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George Carroll Obituary
Des Moines - George was born on March 28, 1922, in Indiana, Pennsylvania to Charles and Martha (Graff) Carroll. George graduated from Indiana High School in June 1940. He graduated Indiana University of PA, and University of Iowa College of Law.
In August 1942, George enlisted in the Army and served in the Pacific during World War II. In July 1949, he was called back into active duty for the Korea Conflict.
On September 16, 1950, George married Patricia Simonds, and they made their home in Des Moines, and later in Johnston. For over 40 years George was a high school english/drama teacher, spending the last 25 years as a teacher in Corydon. He was an avid gardener and enjoyed his flower and vegetable gardens at his home in Johnston. He was also a model train enthusiast.
George passed away January 18, 2018, at Calvin Community at the age of 95. Visitation will be Tuesday, January 24 from 4 to 7pm at Caldwell Parrish Funeral Home. A Mass of Christian Burial will be at 10:30am on Wednesday, January 25 at Assumption Catholic Church in Granger. Burial will follow at Beaver Cemetery.
George is survived by his sister Mary Elizabeth Schlemmer, sons, James (Connie), Charles, George (Karen); Grandchildren, Anthony (Ashley), Jason (Katherine), Todd, Martha, Sean, Brett and Georgia; Great Granddaughters Alizabeth and Emerson. He was preceded in death by his wife, Patricia and daughter, Martha.
Memorial contributions may be given to Calvin Community or Johnston Public Library in his name.
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Mary Cross
January 23, 2018
George and family -
Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family at this time. The Cross Family
Florence Deuel
January 22, 2018
My condolences to the family greatly remember for his undying love for his late wife and family. He never gave up! Such a great man. I will miss my friend.
Brenda Bouland
January 21, 2018
George always had a smile for me. He will be missed . Prayers for the family
Linda Rockhold
January 21, 2018
So sorry to hear of his passing. I was a student of his and am now teaching at Wayne.
Lisa Fry
January 21, 2018
I was part of Wayne's class of 84. Some rowdies were in our homeroom. I remember he would let spitballs fly for a set amount of time and named our class Goptomaniacs. Now I am a teacher at Wayne and glad I have that memory of how how he never gave up. Thank you Mr. Carroll!
Shawn Alleman
January 21, 2018
My sincere sympathy to the family of George Carroll. As a teacher he gave me the courage in Speech class to which I contribute many times in my career to him when I had to give presentations to clients. I would always think of him fondly, he was a great teacher!
Michelle Miller
January 21, 2018
My sincere sympathy to the family of George Carroll. He was a great person and will be missed by all. May Goes be with the family.
Beverly Wetzel
January 21, 2018
I taught with George from 1969 until his retirement. For 13 of those years I shared rides from Indianola to Corydon. George taught and was involved in various subjects at Wayne Community. George was a very dedicated educator.
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