George A. Paul

RACINE - George A. Paul, 65, passed away unexpectedly Saturday, February 21, 2009. George was born in New York October 26, 1943, son of the late Andrew and Rose (nee: Williams) Paul. George attended William Horlick High School. He was employed with J.I. Case Company for over 30 years, until his retirement in 1992. George was a member of the Stein Club and the Racine County Conversation League. He loved nature, animals, and wildlife and loved anything to do with the great outdoors. He enjoyed hunting and fishing. Gardening was a passion of his and he always had a meticulous, beautiful yard. Following his retirement, he kept active with snow removal and lawn care. Through the years, George had many pets and loved all animals, especially his faithful companion, Hoochie Pooch and his bird, Sweety Tweetie. He will be always remembered as a happy and generous man, who was a loving brother, dear uncle, and a great friend. He will be dearly missed. Survivors include his sisters, Esther (Hank) Andersen of Racine, Linda Paul of Union Grove, Elaine (Norm) McInnis of Racine; fiancée, Marilyn Wasik of Racine; sister-in-law, Marie Paul of Racine; nieces, nephews, Joyce Jelenik, Joanne (Lance) McGuire, Renee Teddy, Alicia (Kelly) Masters, Gail (Jim) Whittier, Laura (John) Knoch, Kathy (Steve) Kaplan, Darcy Matus, Donna (Jerry) Schaff, Dyan (Ron) Schaff; great-nieces and great-nephews; other relatives and dear friends. In addition to his parents, George was also preceded in death by his sisters, Anna Belle Paul, Rose (Al) Jelenik, Mary (Tony) Macko; his brother, Andrew; and his niece, Dana Paul; and nephew, Gary Macko. Funeral services will be held at the funeral home Thursday, February 26, 2009, 6 p.m., with Rev. Warren Williams officiating. Relatives and friends may meet with the family at the funeral home Thursday from 4 p.m. until time of services. Everyone may meet at Graceland Cemetery on Friday for the Committal service at 11 a.m. MARESH-MEREDITH AND ACKLAM FUNERAL HOME 803 Main Street 634-7888