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George Tuck Obituary
George E. Tuck
February 25, 1942 - December 14, 2023
George E. Tuck, 81, retired University of Nebraska Professor, passed away Thursday, December 14, 2023 at Country House Residence for memory care from Alzheimer's. Ever a teacher, he donated his body to the Nebraska Anatomical Board.
George is survived by his brother, Henry Alfred "H.A.", Tuck of Midland, TX; brothers-in-law and many nieces and nephews. George is preceded in death by his phenomenal wife of 53 years, Mary Lynn (Cagle) Tuck; his parents, and parents-in-law.
A celebration of life will be held Saturday April 13, 2024, 1:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. with a memorial program 1:30 p.m. - 2:15 p.m. at the University of Nebraska Lincoln, Andersen Hall, College of Journalism & Mass Communications, 200 Centennial Mall North, Lincoln, NE. Parking will not be available in the Andersen Hall parking lot. Parking in nearby parking garages is recommended. The Memorial Program will be live streamed at: https://go.unl.edu/tuckcelebration
George's art will be available for purchase. A portion of the proceeds will go to the George Tuck Photojournalism Scholarship Fund.
Condolences may be sent to The Family of George Tuck, 4027 Holdrege St Lincoln, NE 68503
Memorials should be sent to either: University of Nebraska Foundation, 1010 Lincoln Mall Suite 300, Lincoln, NE 68508 and designated to go to either the George Tuck Photojournalism Scholarship Fund, Sheldon Museum of Art or University of Nebraska State Museum Or Hardin-Simmons University, 2200 Hickory Street, HSU Box 16100 Abilene, TX 79698 and designated to the Cowboy Band Foundation.
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Jenny
April 8, 2024
Prof. Tuck - you were one of my favorite professors! I learned so much about photography, typography and how to be a professional from you. You were such a caring mentor to your students and left the world a better place.
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Kevin Cowan
April 7, 2024
Safe travels to you, Professor Tuck. You were an outstanding teacher and many lives are the better for it.
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