Elias-George-Obituary

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Elias George

Wilmette, Illinois

1924 - 2017

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DIED
July 26, 2017
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Wilmette, Illinois

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Donnellan Family Funeral Services Obituary

Elias George, Jr. Passed away July 26, 2017, born in Washington, PA, October 19, 1924. Beloved husband to Martha nee Winkler of 70 years. Caring father to Julie (Ted) Windsor of Winnetka, IL, and the late Patricia E. George Scott of Springfield, IL. Loving Grandfather of Julian, & Lily...

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Never forgotten.

Fond memories of my dear Uncle always

greatest man I knew

As one of the Coaches wrestlers, he taught not only wrestling moves, but the principles for being a man. I am forever greatful for having him in my life.

Terry B 1969

Coach George was a role model and has played a continuous role in how I view hard work and sacrifice. A hero to me - I cannot say enough.

A great coach and an outstanding role model.
ETHS alum 1967

My family has many fond memories of Elias. First as a coach for my brother, Robbie Mack, in the late 60's and then as a mentor and friend to myself and my husband, John Brinkworth, while teaching and coaching in the PE department.

Elias will be missed. May his memory be a blessing to his family and friends.

As the father of one of Coach George's wrestlers, my son and I have special memories of the coach. My son Howard Rosenblum and his best friend Tony Barksdale wrestled for the coach for four years. They are both deaf and the coach showed patience in working with the boys. He has an honored place in their development not only as wrestlers, but as young men. Both went on to graduate college and my son Howard completed Kent Law School and passed the bar.