George B. Theiss

It's been two years already and Dad is missed greatly. All the kind words from all over the country are special and appreciated.

After WWII ended, my dad returned home from serving in the Army Air Force and was searching for something challenging and fun to do with the rest of his life.
Through is boyhood friend, Hal King, he found an exciting new home with Arthur Murray Dance Studios, and eventually became their most successful Franchisee, with schools in the USA and UK.
I had the pleasure of meeting Mr. Murray when I was very young, and even danced with Mrs. Murray at a National Convention at the Waldorf...

My Darling George,
We had a Memorial Mass at St. Sophia Cathedral on Sunday, Sept. 28 to honor your memory and our loss of your cherished presence on Sept. 30, 2007. As your dear sister Pat said, you were a singular man of many accomplishments.
Thank you, my dear, for the care and love you gave me, your children and beautiful grandchildren. The world was a much better and kinder place with you in it.
You fought the good fight, you finished the race, you kept the faith. I...

I was saddened to find about George's death as I was searching the Internet today. My husband, Dean Patten, transferred from the Waterloo IA studio to work for George managing the Oshkosh WI Studio in 1961-62. He then went to the Lincoln NE studio, and when George moved the Corporate Headquarters to Coral Gable, he called Dean to work for him there. We decided it was too far from our Midwestern families, so declined. My, how our lives might have been different! I have memories of Dean...

I was honored to know Mr. Theiss through my many years as an Instructor in several studios. He was a wonderful man and I thought very highly of him. He will be missed by many.

remember dads birthday today.

Dear Georgia,

I'm at my daughter Merilee's home in Tampa, (she's now 34!) and learning the computer (finally).

Decided to look up AMI tonight and just read the sad news about Mr. Theiss. Georgia, you have my sincere sympathy--wish I could give you a long bear hug. Mr. T. was always so nice to me when I worked there--he was so intelligent and a real leader. l970=73 is long time ago but I remember it well. How are you doing? We're all a few years older and a lot of water has...

Thinking of you this christmas day. We miss you.
David and family

The Arthur Murray Staff and Students of the Las Vegas studios wish to express our condolences to the family of our beloved friend and leader, Mr. George Theiss. We will always remember his assistance and support as a leader in our industry. We will miss and remember you.