George R. Terris

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Hales Corners, Wisconsin

George Terris Obituary

Terris, George R., Atty. Died peacefully on Sunday, January 10, 2010. Age 78. He was preceded in death by his parents Robert and Penelope, who immigrated from Tropea, Greece and his sister, Elaine Selaiden. Brother of Mary Lou Krantz. Proud uncle of Cathy Evangelatos, Timothy and Robert Krantz, and Anthe Selaiden. Great-uncle of William and Christopher Evangelatos, and Chris, George, Nicholos and Alex Krantz. He will also be missed by his law partner Harry Christon and his many friends. George was known to many for his great sense of humor, affable and outgoing personality, and for the considerable amount of pro bono work he did as an attorney for church members and many others in the community. George graduated from DePaul University Law School, Chicago, IL. He served in the Korean War from 1950-1952, in the G-2 Unit, Special Intelligence Service in Anchorage, AK, where he served as a decoder who helped the US Army decode intercepted Russian messages. Trisagion Memorial Service will be held at Annunciation Greek Orthodox Church, 9400 W. Congress St., Milwaukee, on Saturday, January 16, at 12:00 noon. The Rev. James Dokos will be officiating. Additional funeral service will be held in Saint Paul's Greek Orthodox Church, Irvine, CA, on Saturday, January 23. George will be laid to rest in Newport Beach, CA, where his sister Mary Lou and his niece and nephews live. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations to be made to the Annunciation Greek Orthodox Church or to SS Constantine and Helen Greek Orthodox Church. HARTSON FUNERAL HOME www.hartsonfuneralhome.com

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Published by Milwaukee Journal Sentinel on Jan. 13, 2010.

Memories and Condolences
for George Terris

12 Entries

Anthe

January 22, 2010

I want to thank everyone who has shared their thoughts, memories and condolences so far. My uncle touched so many lives, most of all mine, my mother's and his parents, who he took care of when needed. His example taught me how to do the same. Perhaps it's no coincidence that 25 years after my mother died this very month her dear brother would join her. May the memory of each remain eternal.

Ciro Menos

January 18, 2010

I remember George playing tennis in Milwaukee Las Vegas Tarpon Springs and Mazatlan many years ago.We enjoyed many poker games at my home in Brookfield.Dear Marylou my family is very sorry for loss.May his memory be eternal. Ciro Audriane & George Menos Oceanside Ca

Bess Anagnostopoulos

January 16, 2010

Please accept my deepest sympathy. May his memory be eternal.

January 15, 2010

My deepest sympathy. Although it has been over 30 years, this article from the Milwaukee paper brought back many fond memories. Sincerely, Terri ( Ivalis) Slemmons - Redondo Beach, CA

Christina Alexopoulos

January 15, 2010

My condolences go out to my nona Anthe and Georges friends and family. May he rest in peace.

Christina Alexopoulos

Sheila Alexopoulos

January 15, 2010

I remember George. He was a strong, intellegent man. I only met him a few times and many years have passed. His neice Anthe is my daughter Christina's God mother. My condolences go out to his family and friends. Warm regards,
Sheila Alexopoulos

Holly Tischner

January 14, 2010

George was a good, kind man, with a great big heart. And he was a lot of fun! He will be missed by many. My sincere condolences to the family.

Mark Shurilla

January 14, 2010

George took Anthe under his wings and introduced her to the wide,wonderful world of pop,rock and the Beatles,and helped her develop her excellent taste and passion for all things music,which was one of his greatest gifts. Mark Shurilla.Friend.

Laurie Schoenecker-Grant

January 13, 2010

I have very fond memories of visiting Anthe's grandparents' and uncle's house in the neighborhood when we were kids. It was always a warm atmosphere filled with food and love. Please accept my condolences at the trying time.

January 13, 2010

George will be truly missed. George was my "mentor" and took me under his wing one summer before I went to law school. I learned a lot from him and will never forget his humor and his kindness. There will always be a special place in my heart for George. Our thoughts and prayers are with Mary Lou and the Krantz family. Christina Presslak (daughter of Paul & Tula Demakopoulos).

January 13, 2010

I had the honor of serving with George in the Army. We went through basic training at Camp Brekenridge , Ky. But the year he serves was 1952-1954

January 13, 2010

Our sincere condolences for the loss of your Brother. He will be
greatly missed. Nick and Angie Petros -Lake Geneva, Wi

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