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George Adams Jr.

1946 - 2014

George Adams Jr. obituary, 1946-2014, Appleton, WI

BORN

1946

DIED

2014

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George Adams Obituary

Adams, Jr., George R.

George Robert Carl Adams, Jr., age 68, died peacefully on Wednesday, April 30, 2014 at Appleton Medical Center in Appleton. George was born on February 8, 1946 in Point Pleasant Beach, New Jersey son of George and Elsie (Reed) Adams, Sr. He was united in marriage on April 8, 1972 in Queens, New York to Marjorie Ann Feinman. George was formerly employed with Guardian Life Insurance for over 37 years. He was an avid Badger fan. George enjoyed watching Badger football games with his two sons especially. His grandsons, where the light of his life and he also loved spending time with them and attended their sporting events whenever possible. He also enjoyed backyard barbeques, gardening, playing golf and working and playing with his dog.

George is lovingly survived by his wife, Marjorie of 42 years, two sons, George (Julie) Adams, III, Madison; and Kenneth Adams, Appleton; three grandsons, Drew, Reid and Blake Adams, his mother, Elsie Adams, Homer, New York; and his twin brother, Harry (Chris) Adams, Syracuse, New York. George was preceded in death by his father.

Per George's wishes no services will be held.

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Published by Appleton Post-Crescent from May 4 to May 11, 2014.

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Angel Riva

July 17, 2014

Just found out about your loss and now mine. George had a great sense of humor and a bigger heart. He will truly be missed by many. Our sincere sympathy. Angel and Noemi Riva

May 17, 2014

Mr. Adams certainly was a treasure to everyone. It's obvious by how this obituary was done. May his family experience peace and support from their loving friends and relatives during this tough time.

May 12, 2014

My jaw dropped when I realized that George passed away. Marge, I am so sorry, for you and your family. My heart goes out to you and yours. His smile will be missed as he lovingly looked at you and talked of his grandchildren.

Love, Tabitha (Dick and Joans)

Kris Schoenrock

May 8, 2014

You have my Heartfelt Sympathy!!

Sharon Van Domelen

May 7, 2014

What a wonderful man and I had the pleasure to work with him in the early years at The Guardian. Very kind and approachable person. Always a smile and a hello! Ao sad to hear of his passing, he will be missed. My thoughts and prayers are with your family.

Betty Treleven

May 6, 2014

hello Marg Iam the Pharmacy Tech from Walgreens who enjoyed you and George for years. Ive moved to Oklahoma yet keep track of the best friends and patients. God bless you all

May 6, 2014

Margie, we are so sorry for your tremendous loss. We always loved seeing George at the clinic. Our thoughts are with you. All of your friends at Animal Medical Center.

Kristel Meyerhofer

May 5, 2014

Mrs Adams and family
George was a great boss to have had at Guardian, he will be sadly missed. An Angel is watching over you.

Patti Frederick

May 5, 2014

Our Dear Margie, Please know that all of Woodman's employees are sincerely sorry for your loss.We will keep you and your family in our thoughts and prayers. Deepest Sympathy- Woodman's

May 5, 2014

Dear Adams Family,
I am so sorry for your beloved loss. May God comfort you all in your time of grief (1Cor 1:3,4)

Jay Smith

May 4, 2014

George - rest in peace dear sir. I will always look fondly on the time I spent working with you at the Gugu. To the family I offer my deepest condolences.

May 4, 2014

So sorry for your loss Margie, My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. God bless, Diane Erickson and boys.

May 4, 2014

My condolences. May God Almighty give you the strength to endure until His promises are fulfilled.
Isaiah 35:5,6

Janie Stevenson

May 3, 2014

A big man with a bigger heart, an unforgettable boss. My prayers and condolences to you all.

Elsie Adams

May 2, 2014

Uncle George, your presence will always be known by those that you have touched and loved. Your memory will forever be in our minds as well as our hearts. May you find yourself in a place now that is utterly beautiful and filled with Gods Love... We will miss you Uncle George, until me someday meet once again.

Tanya Manske

May 2, 2014

Margie,
I was very honored to have met George. He had a heart of gold and always lit up the room. He will be greatly missed, I enjoyed knowing him even if it was such a short time. You're in my thoughts and prayers. I love you Margie. RIP George. Forever in our hearts.

Me with my sister Pamela on my back.

Gabrielle Adams

May 2, 2014

You will be missed uncle George.Sorry I never got the chance to meet you.

Sally Litscher

May 2, 2014

Margie, George will be missed by all. I'm honored that I got to know him though Stacy.

May 2, 2014

What a kind and gentle soul he was. Friendly to everyone. It was a true joy working with him at Guardian. His smile and hello meant the world to so many people. In

Lisa O'Connor

May 2, 2014

My deepest sympathies. George always had a smile to share and never took the work things too seriously - an admirable trait for sure. He will be missed very much.

Kathy Seymour

May 2, 2014

To the family sorry for your loss of a great man. It was my pleasure to work at Guardian with Mr.Adams and his smiling face whenever you saw him. My deepest sympathy & prayers to his family.

Mary Kinnart

May 2, 2014

My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. I remember when George first came to Appleton/Guardian. He was always was so helpful and always had that wonderful smile. God bless all of you.

Mari Kessro

May 1, 2014

Dear Mrs Adams and family
George will be highly missed. I am very honored to have known him for almost 32 yrs and worked with him for almost all of these yrs. He was wonderful to work with and for. And most of all, he was a true friend.
My sincere condolences to you all.
May God bless you all, and as we all know, George is right by God's side.

Myers Sue

May 1, 2014

I truly enjoyed working with George and miss the great times we had! I was always amazed at how he could remember everyone's name and said hello to everyone. My deepest sympathy and prayers to his family.

Cheryl Pralle

May 1, 2014

It was such a pleasure working with George at Guardian, he was so kind to everyone and always greeted us with a hearty hello. My condolences to his family.

Marianne Birling

May 1, 2014

It was wonderful working with him at Guardian. He was an inspiration to all. He will be missed. Heart felt sympathy to his family.

Lesli Ladewig

May 1, 2014

Dear Adams Family- I had the pleasure of working with Mr Adams in his dept. Always smiling and was very social with everyone that worked there. I am grateful to him for being the man that he was. My mom, Mary Lou, could not have had a better boss and co worker...they made a good team. Even after I left Guardian, I would stop and see my Mom and always looked forward to peeking around the corner to say hi to George. What a cool guy!! God Bless George and his loved ones.

Mary Jo Fletcher

May 1, 2014

Such pleasant memories working at Guardian with George. He was missed by many after his retirement. My heart goes out to your family.

May 1, 2014

George was one of the nicest, most honorable men I have ever met!! He made my time at Guardian so much more pleasant. He always had a smile on his face and was always willing to help you be successful!! He was a blessing to know and I am so saddened by this news. The world was a better place with him in it and is a much sadder place now that he is gone! Barb Zellmer

Diane Alders-Dietzen

May 1, 2014

Dear Marjorie & Family,
George will be missed by so many & has touched the lives of so many. He was always there for me at Guardian & what a joy to work with such a wonderful person. My husband, George loved working with him & remarked what a great person he was. He will never be forgotten. May God bless you in the days to come!You will always be in my thoughts & prayers.

May 1, 2014

I had great times and work memories from the Guardian days with George. I'm glad I had the opportunity to know him. God's blessings to the family.
Best Regards,
Diane Plamann

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