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George Francis Will Jr., 81, Bismarck, died peacefully Oct. 21, 2007, at Medcenter One Hospital, Bismarck, after a brief illness. Graveside services will be held at 2:30 p.m. today, Oct. 25, at Fairview Cemetery, Bismarck.
George was born Aug. 7, 1926, in Bismarck, the son of George Francis and Elvira (Kangas) Will. Upon graduating from Bismarck High School in 1944, George entered the U.S. Army, where he served in the Phillipines and, subsequent to the surrender, in Japan. After completing his military service, George attended Harvard College, graduating with a bachelor's degree in biology in 1950. He then entered the family business, Oscar H. Will and Company, eventually managing the same. On Sept. 18, 1951, he married Evelynn Prostel Will, of Dickinson.
The family business evolved into Will's Inc., focusing on the sunflower seed snack portion of the company. George operated the business for 20 years before his retirement. For the last several years he was employed with the State Historical Society of North Dakota Foundation and enjoyed working there until death.
George is survived by his children, Susan Will, Fairbanks, Alaska, Mars Datura and Paul Will, both of Aurora, Colo., and Steve Will, Sitka, Alaska; five grandchildren, Mika, Forrest, Alexis, Clea and Ariadne Will; his sister, Sue Arman; and his brother, Oscar Will.
George was preceded in death by his parents; his wife, Lynn; and his sister, Margaret.
Go to http://www.eastgatefuneral.com to share memories of George and sign the online guest book. (Eastgate Funeral Service, Bismarck)
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Keith J. Haider
November 2, 2007
Mr. Will was a kind and interesting man. As well as I knew him, I could call him "friend".
Francis (Frank Bird
October 29, 2007
Will was my Dad's Cousin and the only relative on my DaD's side that I correspnded with at least once a year @ Xmas time. I feel a great loss as I will miss hearing from him and about his famly . .
Ruth Park Fuss
October 27, 2007
My brother, Allen Park and I had the pleasure of meeting this cousin,George, for the first time at his 80th Birthday Party in Bismarck last year.
Prior to then in the early 1990s, Gee Ef had been extremely helpful in providing family data for my family book. This book is on our common ancestry and he was so willing to share his data. Thus, Gee Ef will always have a special place in my book of memories.
May he rest in peace with his dear Lynn.
John Morton
October 26, 2007
Lynn and George were the best of friends and remained so long after we moved from Bismarck to Califioria. I will never forget the good times we had. I wish all the children and grand children well.
Hockett Kris
October 25, 2007
George was a dear man and I will miss him in the office here at the Foundation. Don't know what we will do without our 3:00 Dove chocolate break. We will miss you, George.
Max J. Schumacher
October 25, 2007
You will be missed by so many of us George---Rest in peace.
Joyce (Lamont) and Ted Keller
October 25, 2007
George was a good friend. His wife, Lynn, was a childhood friend of ours in Dickinson. We know he is happy to be reunited with his "love of his life, Lynn."
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