George Snelling Obituary - Death Notice and Service Information

Snelling, George R., Jr.
Jul 29, 1949 - Oct 14, 2011

Left this world to ride free surrounded by friends and family. Preceeded in death by his parents, George R. Snelling, Sr. and Thelma Pyatte; and son George R. Snelling IV. Survived by his wife, Kathryn Snelling, Omaha; children, Celyna Olivos (and Victor), ID, George Snelling III, AZ, Bryan Snelling, OR, James Snelling, Omaha, Sarah Poderys (and Virgil), Omaha, Justin Snelling, Omaha, Benjiman Edds, Omaha, Rebekah Titman (and Tyler), Omaha, Andrew Wheeler (and Cindy), Omaha, Alan Wheeler, Omaha, and Cassandra Madsen, IA; brothers, Larry Wittrup (and Linda), CA, Thomas Coonce (and Cari), CO, Marty Rubeck (and Carol), Fort Calhoun, and Larry Snelling (and Linda), Lincoln; sisters, Lynda Cooper (and Larry), MO, Mary Fernaeu (and Tom), Lincoln, and Lori Chadsey, WA; many grandchildren; great grandchildren; extended family and wonderful friends.
CELEBRATION of LIFE Wednesday, October 19, at 2pm at American Legion in Fort Calhoun, NE. Donations can be sent to American Legion Fort Bar, 1311 Court Street, Fort Calhoun, NE 68023.

This obituary was originally published in the Omaha World-Herald.

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Your Birthday was yesterday, thought about you all day with a very heavy . Hold our son for me and tell him all the stories, well the good ones any ways. Love and Miss You Both.

P B

July 30, 2025

I love you and miss you a lot grandpa George Love, Your grandchild Vallari

Vallari Poderys

May 28, 2013 | Omaha,, NE

I sure miss you big brother. I hope you are doing well.

I love you and miss you very much.

Lori

Lori Chadsey

October 07, 2012 | Bellingham, WA

Rick & I just found out. George was a good man & will be truely missed.

Love Rick & Sue Morris

Rick & SUe Morris

March 26, 2012 | Logan, IA

I thought of you today, big brother....And I smiled. You made such an impact on all those you touched. I wish I had more of an opportunity to get to know you and spend time with you. We love you and miss you more then I think any of us could ever convey...Lori

Lori Chadsey

March 10, 2012 | Airway Heights, WA

We were there to support our neighbors> James & Dawn at the services held in Fort Calhoun. Our love, prayers, comfort and strength goes out to them daily.

Lloyd/Dotti Johnson

December 10, 2011 | Omaha, NE

Katie

December 10, 2011

We miss you dad. Love you!

cassi madsen

December 09, 2011 | Des Moines, IA

George, our dad George Sr. and Grandma Snelling.

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