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George Karras Obituary
On Saturday, December 13, 2014, God welcomed George Karras home.
He was born on July 10, 1924 in Chicago, IL, to the late Constantinos "Gus" and Pauline (Pentazou) Karras.
George served as a flight engineer in the U.S. Army Air Corp from 1943 to 1947. After leaving the Air Corp, he attended Marquette University studying electrical engineering. He met the love of his life Mary Theresa in 1948. They were happily married for 66 years. George and his brother owned and operated Karras' Restaurant, an Appleton landmark, for 47 years.
George was a charter member of St. Thomas More Catholic Community in Appleton and was instrumental in establishing the Xavier High School Food Fair, a major fund raiser. He enjoyed taking family and friends to Green Bay Packer football games for over 65 years.
George is survived by his wife, Mary Theresa (Teri), and will be sadly missed by his children: Linda (Roger) Pasch, Marcia (Robert) Falsarella, Gregory (Patti) Karras and Stephanie Karras. He is further survived by his sister Diane (Sam) Bekearis, as well as 8 Grandchildren and 11 Great Grandchildren.
George was preceded in death by his brothers, William Karras and Nicholas Karras.
Funeral services for George will be held at 11:00AM, on Friday, December 19th, 2014, at St. Thomas More Parish with Rev. James Lucas and Rev. Gerald Falk concelebrating. Friends and family may call at the church vestibule from 9:30 AM until the start of service at 11:00am. A lunch will follow the service.
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Memories and Condolences
for George Karras
Paul Anciaux
January 31, 2015
George Karras (and his brother, Nick) had a real, positive and lasting impact on my life for which I will always be grateful. I was a short-order cook at Karras Restaurant while in high school and have many wonderful memories of working with the Karras brothers and learning from their experience. My condolences to the Karras family.
Claire Letourneaux
December 27, 2014
Our deepest sympathies to Terry, Lynn and family. Your Dad and family were so welcoming to me when I came to UWSP back in 1969. May he rest on eternal peace and God give you comfort. Blessings Lwaya, Claire Schneck Letourneaux
Fan of Karras's Resturant
December 23, 2014
I am sending prayers for the Karras Family. I did not know George personally, but do remember the warm welcome at the restaurant. It was a special place to go when I was young.
Subdeacon Afanassy Kressner
December 19, 2014
May God receive you joyfully, George. You have served others throughout your life, and have been a role model for others. My sincerest condolences to the family....
Jim & Carol Van Den Heuvel
December 19, 2014
Many fond memories of time spent with
George and Teri over many years. Our
condolences to Teri and the family.
December 19, 2014
I only knew George for a short time... but he will be forever in my mind... such a sweet, kind, and loving person. Thanks for making the world a better place George!
Amy RN AMC
Judi Neumann
December 18, 2014
So sorry to read about George. I'm sure he is making all kind of good meals in Heaven. Wish I was there to hug you. Love Judi, Shopko Pharmacy.
Suzy Lindberg
December 17, 2014
Teppie, your dad was instrumental in my life. Because of him I am hooked on cheese saganaki,gyros, and baklava. Wonderful man, wonderful life. Well done George.
Char Marquardt
December 17, 2014
So many fun, wonderful memories of food fair days and after a night of "working" at Xavier, we'd all spend several hours at Karras' restaurant. Lots of memorable times with a terrific, generous guy. My sympathy to Teri and the family.
Leslee Gardinier
December 17, 2014
To the Karras family, on behalf of my brothers and myself, our deepest sympathies in losing George. Our mother, Barbara Gardinier, worked for Nick & George at the restaurant way back when; good memories. Treasure the memories and God bless.
December 17, 2014
My Uncle George was the nicest,kindest most giving wonderful person that I've ever been around.. Would always listen to your story, and always had a story to tell.I am truly saddend by his passing.Thousands of wonderful memories of our familes getting together. Nephew--- Chuck DeFrance
Bill Ludvigsen
December 17, 2014
I would like to give my condolences to the Karras family on the passing of George. George was a great guy, awesome person for being in the restaurant business for all the years with Nick. My thoughts and prayers will be with the Karras family in these difficult times.
Marilyn and Jim Dragosh
December 17, 2014
So many wonderful memories of George when he was at the restaurant. My children were treated so kindly by George and his brothers. They were just talking about the many wonderful family dinners we had there. We have missed him. Praying that you will all be comforted by the Savior as you grieve the loss of this lovely man.
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