George A. Martell Jr.

George A. Martell, Jr., 84, of Chippewa Falls died Tuesday, March 21, 2017, at St. Joseph's Hospital, Chippewa Falls.

George was born Jan. 16, 1933, in Chippewa Falls, the son of George A. and Evelyn (Harvey) Martell, Sr.

George served in the U.S. Army in the 4th infantry division, 3rd battalion, 1st company.

On July 4, 1953, George married Nancy Thibedeau at Holy Ghost Church, Chippewa Falls. He was a member of Holy Ghost Church and was active in the Chippewa Falls Moose Lodge #246.

George enjoyed camping, bowling, softball, darts, horseshoes, pool and playing cards.

George is survived by three sons, Gary (Debby) of Littleton, Colo., Mark (Dixie) Martell, Sr. and Greg (Kelly) Martell, Sr. both of Eau Claire; one brother, Francis (Hjordis) Martell of Chippewa Falls; three sisters, Dorothy Bruhling and Corky Rubenzer, both of Chippewa Falls, and Margie (Jack) Paridise of Rice Lake; special friends, Delores Dahlke and lifelong friend, Frank Newton; 11 grandchildren; and 14 great-grandchildren.

George was preceded in death by his wife, Nancy; one daughter, Pamela Martell; his parents; three brothers, Arthur, Donald and Charles Martell; and three sisters, Rosemary and Betty Martell and Beverly Hansen.

Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Friday, March 24, at Notre Dame Church, Chippewa Falls. The Rev. Msgr. Mark Pierce will be celebrant of the funeral Mass. Entombment will be in Hope Mausoleum, Chippewa Falls. Military rites will be conducted by the Chippewa Falls Patriotic Council.

Friends may call from 4 to 7 p.m. Thursday, March 23, at the Horan Funeral Home, Chippewa Falls.

George's family would like to extend a sincere thank you to the staff at St. Joseph's ICU.

Horan Funeral Home, Chippewa Falls, is in charge of arrangements.

Family and friends may express condolences online at www.horanfuneralhome.com.