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George Wisniewski Obituary
1951-2022
Odessa, MO—George Wisniewski passed away on June 13th, 2022. George was born on June 13, 1951 to Chester Wisniewski and Krystyna Chmielweska about a week after they arrived to United States from Germany. George attended Holy Trinity Catholic School, and DelaSalle High School. He would later graduate from The University of Missouri–Kansas City (UMKC), the University of Utah, and The University of Missouri–Kansas City (UMKC) Conservatory of Music. He would later get a job working at the Social Security Administration, for which he worked 33 years at, later retiring as a Claims Authorizer (CA). He also was an instructor, and an Arabic and Polish Translator.
George began playing the pipe organ at Holy Trinity at age 12, and played even into his 60's. He was an organist at Holy Trinity, St. John the Baptist, Our Lady of Peace, Our Lady of Sorrows, Church of the Sante Fe, and Old St. Patrick's Oratory. He would also play at numerous weddings, funerals, and even special masses in Polish. George later moved from Kansas City to rural Odessa in 2010. There he enjoyed life and even battled Esophageal Cancer after being diagnosed in 2018. He had beaten cancer back to back three times, always Fighting the good fight.
George was preceded in death by his loving parents, and is survived by his wife of 40 years, Martha, sons; Michael (Christy) of Lee's Summit, MO, Captain Thomas Adam (Meredith) of Springfield, MO, and Doctor Denis of Kansas City, MO, sister; Alex Jones of Kansas City, MO, niece; Tammy Judy, Lenexa, KS, six grandsons; Philip, Patrick (Ashleigh), Brendan, Gabe, George Anthony, and Theo, and one great- grandson; Michael.
Per his request, the funeral and burial will be private. Contributions can be made in George's name to the Catholic Charities of Kansas City-St. Joseph located at 4001 Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd #250, Kansas City, MO 64130. Please visit www.Muehlebachchapel.com to express condolences to the family.
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Dennis Cowick
June 11, 2025
3 Years ago......doesn't seem that long ago
George was in my class at De La Salle. I remember him as a kind and gentle soul.....and pretty smart too.
Joanne Palluck (Henderson)
June 21, 2022
I am so very sorry to hear of the passing of George. I attended church many years ago with George and Martha at Holy Trinity. So sorry for your loss Martha and children.
Susan Lazzo
June 19, 2022
Martha, you may not remember me but we worked together at First Consulting. I send my sincere condolences to you. I am very sorry for your loss.
Doris Morado
June 17, 2022
Martha and family, Please accept my sympathy at this sad time. I am thinking of you.
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Sharon Rousseau
June 16, 2022
I wish I´d been able to meet George. He was so strong and brave.
Dennis Cowick
June 16, 2022
My condolences to George's family. George was smart, kind and fun to be around. I have very fond memories of our time together at DLS.
Danny Bonderer
June 16, 2022
George was always bright and engaging. This is a shock. He will certainly be missed.
Chris - ECAA
June 16, 2022
My Condolences on behalf of ECAA. Please know we are still here for you.
Dennis Matthews
June 16, 2022
So sorry to hear about George´s passing. He always had a sparkle in his eyes. I have good memories of George from our time at DeLaSalle.
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