George W. Mead

George W. Mead obituary, Phoenix, WI

George W. Mead

George Mead Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers on Dec. 30, 2012.
Mead, George W. Died peacefully Dec. 16, 2012, after a brief but courageous bout with pancreatic cancer. Predeceased by his beloved wife of 67 years, Betty Mead. Survived by brothers Dr. James and Henry Mead; sister Cynthia Mead Bertholf; daughter Holly Mead Cappelletto; sons Robert (Karen) and George (Julie) Mead; 6 grandchildren and 3 great-grandchildren. Born in 1920 in Chicago, where he grew up. At the University of Chicago, he met and married Betty Bradley just a week after Pearl Harbor. He served in Naval Intelligence in counterespionage during WWII. He and his family settled in Elm Grove in 1955 where he worked in market research and promotions for the Milwaukee Journal. He was quick with an obscure reference, poem, or verse from Gilbert and Sullivan. He loved sailing and golf, and personified good sportsmanship and fair play. Always ready with a smile and a helping hand, he served on the boards of the Oconomowoc Lake Club and the Elm Grove Kiwanis. A memorial service will be held at the start of the sailing season. George's wit, charm, and gentle spirit will be missed, but old sailors never die, they just sail away.

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Jan Elizabeth Mooney

December 24, 2022

Wow, I still miss the Meads so much! They were my alternate parents in Elm Grove growing up there. I spent many hours at their house, in their swimming pool and on the lakes with them. They were so gracious to me, welcomed me to lunch and dinner so many times, especially at the house in Michigan! I miss them so much!!!! Now I still keep in touch with Holly, my best friend in high school and beyond!!!! Jan E. Mooney

January 6, 2013

Just saw this now. My sympathies to the Mead family.
I was honored to have known and cared for Mr Mead. What an elegant, delightful man! I will remember him fondly, he seemed a devoted and loving spouse to his wife and was a proud papa telling me about his children.
May he Rest in Peace.
Michele Tschopp MD

December 31, 2012

George told me "I've lived a very blessed and privileged life". It was an honor to know him. I will miss him so much.

Jan Mooney

December 30, 2012

I will always remember George as almost a second father to me. He was always so knowledgeable about everything going on in the world and so interested in what I and my family were doing. His smile and sense of humor will never be forgotten nor were the fun times I had at his various homes, especially at the Dunes in Michigan. Both Betty and George were some of the greatest people I have ever known or hope to know!

Carl Carran

December 30, 2012

Always admired George and will miss him

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