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George Ginter Obituary
Rochester, IL—George Ginter, 70, of Rochester, Passed away on Wednesday, October 30, 2019 at Bridge Care Suites in Springfield.
George was born on March 23, 1949, in Munich, Germany, the son of Edmund and Janina (Kolcz) Ginter.
He was a graduate of Griffin High School and Springfield College and attended SIU- Carbondale. George retired from the Illinois Department of Transportation after 32 years of service, and was a current member of Elks Lodge 158, and Fraternal Order of Eagles Aerie 1425.
He was preceded in death by his parents; and grandparents.
George is survived by his wife; Marie; son, Doug (Lynn) Ginter; daughter, Jessica Ginter (companion, Robert Nation Jr.); grandchildren, Logan and Dylan Ginter; sister, Barbara Mendenhall; grand-dog Birdie; and several nieces, nephews, cousins and in-laws.
Per George's wishes there will be no visitation. Family services will be held and burial will be at Rochester Cemetery.
Memorial donations may be made to the APL or the Church of St. Jude in Rochester.
Wilson Park Funeral Home, 200 E. Main St. Rochester, IL 62563 is in charge of arrangements.
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James Kammueller
May 11, 2020
George and my oldest son were neighbors in Rochester and when visiting my son I always enjoyed talking to George when I would see him out on his deck. My son and I extend our deepest sympathies to George's family and friends.
November 5, 2019
I was sorry to hear of George's passing. I was his first piano teacher. I remember the Ginter family fondly. Dolores White (Nuccio).
Larry Trapani
November 5, 2019
George will be sorely missed by all who had the pleasure of knowing him. He was a extremely generous man who always had a smile, and a positive attitude. To quote an old cliche, "they don't make men like him anymore". We'll miss you George.
Larry & Darlene Trapani
Michael O'Connor
November 4, 2019
George and I were classmates at Griffin and if I remember correctly , he was a heck of a bowler .
My Condolences to the Family
Sharis Anthony
November 2, 2019
George will be greatly missed what a beautiful soul, always made me smile love always your Jamaican nurse
Joy & Jeff List
November 1, 2019
I'll miss George and his laughter, while we played the machines and smoked out on the deck.
Great Guy and great humor. He will be terribly missed.
Katy Broglin
November 1, 2019
George will be truly missed at the Elks 158, he always had a smile on his face and had the biggest heart!! My thoughts and prayers are with Marie and his family
Blinda Rawlings
November 1, 2019
Marie and Family. So sorry for your loss. I worked with George at IDOT. He was always a nice man. Also I remember how he liked to bowl and was really good.
Blinda Rawlings
Dave & Glenda Cassens
November 1, 2019
We are so sorry to hear about George. He will definitely be missed at the Elks. He was always so generous and caring. You are in our thoughts and prayers.
Victor Andruskevitch
November 1, 2019
Marie, I'm sorry to hear George has passed away. We had lost contact over the years but he was a good friend. He will be missed.
thomas karen hewitt
November 1, 2019
So sorry to hear of George passing.Our thoughts and prayers are with all the family.
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