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George Gentzel Obituary

GEORGE GILBERT GENTZEL, 76 PARKER, Colo. - George Gilbert Gentzel, 76, of Parker, Alachua, Fla., and Rockton, Ill., passed away peacefully Wednesday, Oct. 17, 2012. George was born May 18, 1936, in Sugar Grove Township, Ill., to Melvin B. and Bertha Gentzel. He was a commercial roofer at Carlson Roofing for many years before retiring. He was a member of First United Methodist Church of High Springs, Fla., Blackhawk BMW riders, collected American Flyer trains and was involved in breeding and showing national caliber Welsh ponies with his wife, Thalia Rinedollar Gentzel. He is survived by children, George Gentzel Jr., Laurie Mills, Gary Gentzel, Marcia Harris and Marie Langhoff; stepdaughters, Molly Rinedollar and Anne Rinedollar; 10 grandchildren; and four great- grandchildren. Predeceased by beloved and treasured wives, Barbara Gentzel (1986) and Thalia Rinedollar Gentzel (2011). Memorial service at 2 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 24, at First United Methodist Church of Belvidere, Belvidere, Ill.

Published by Rockford Register Star from Nov. 16 to Nov. 18, 2012.
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I just loved George and Thalia sorry they had to go

Tricia Davey

November 25, 2012

George dont like talking on facebook sorry to hear about your dad I am glad I got to know your Dad i am sure he didn't agree with alot we did just like my dad but we learned alot from them to make us who we are today. Stay strong buddy, we need to keep in touch.

jaybird

November 18, 2012

Laurie and Family, Sorry for the loss of your Dad.Your in our thoughts and prayers.

jerrie Kelly- Eberle

November 18, 2012

Sorry I can't make it to the service. May George rest in peace.

Doris Kelsey

November 17, 2012

You were lucky to have George in your life and your mothers life but he was one lucky fellow to have you as a daughter and Thalia as a partner. He will be remembered for his love for his family.....two legged and four! You are in my thoughts Molly and wish I could be there for you...xx

Mona Snell

November 17, 2012

Wish I could be there for the service. Love you George. RIP. Much love to all the family.

sally harvey

November 17, 2012

So sorry to hear of George's passing. I met him through helping Thalia with doctor appts. Such good, nice people.

Glenda Johnson

November 17, 2012

George and Thalia both were truly special people. I knew them both very well, and this saddens my heart. May they be re-united in heaven above. My deepest sympathy for all the family and friends.

Sybille Murray

November 17, 2012

Deepest sympathy. He was a wonderful person. Our prayers are with all of you.

Carolyn, Ben, Matt Davis

November 16, 2012

So sorry to hear of the passing of your Father!

November 16, 2012

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