Obituary for George J. Louzek
George J. Louzek, 98, passed away peacefully at the home he built in Jamesville, NY on Thursday, March 19, 2020.
George was born in Denton, Nebraska and proudly displayed his Bohemian and Nebraska heritage. He served in the Army Air Corp during World War II as a B-24 flight engineer, flying 22 combat missions from Italy with the 15th Air Force for which he was awarded the Air Medal.
George worked at Carrier Corp for 30 years before retiring. His passions were gardening, woodworking, exploring his Czech heritage and traveling throughout the US, Canada, and Mexico He got great joy sharing the bountiful fruits of his garden and woodworking shop with his family, friends, and neighbors.
George was a 32nd degree Mason and member of the VFW.
George is predeceased by his wife, Hope; his son, Frank Irvin (Laura); and stepson, Jerry Lee Shoemaker.
He is survived by his sons, George John Jr (Janis), Hollis, NH, David Michael (Gayla), Ramona, CA, Robert Edward (Kathryne), Fredericksburg, VA; and a daughter, Kathleen Elizabeth, Jamesville, NY; as well as 8 grandchildren; Peter, Katharine, George III, Michael, April, Robyn, Jayne and Joshua, and 6 great-grandchildren. He is also survived by a stepson, James Shoemaker; a step-daughter, Joan Lavner and 8 step-grandchildren, Laura, Michael, Tammy, Jerry Lee, Kelly, Karen, Kerry and Kevin.
A private graveside service will be held at the Walnut Grove Cemetery, Jamesville, NY.
George was born in Denton, Nebraska and proudly displayed his Bohemian and Nebraska heritage. He served in the Army Air Corp during World War II as a B-24 flight engineer, flying 22 combat missions from Italy with the 15th Air Force for which he was awarded the Air Medal.
George worked at Carrier Corp for 30 years before retiring. His passions were gardening, woodworking, exploring his Czech heritage and traveling throughout the US, Canada, and Mexico He got great joy sharing the bountiful fruits of his garden and woodworking shop with his family, friends, and neighbors.
George was a 32nd degree Mason and member of the VFW.
George is predeceased by his wife, Hope; his son, Frank Irvin (Laura); and stepson, Jerry Lee Shoemaker.
He is survived by his sons, George John Jr (Janis), Hollis, NH, David Michael (Gayla), Ramona, CA, Robert Edward (Kathryne), Fredericksburg, VA; and a daughter, Kathleen Elizabeth, Jamesville, NY; as well as 8 grandchildren; Peter, Katharine, George III, Michael, April, Robyn, Jayne and Joshua, and 6 great-grandchildren. He is also survived by a stepson, James Shoemaker; a step-daughter, Joan Lavner and 8 step-grandchildren, Laura, Michael, Tammy, Jerry Lee, Kelly, Karen, Kerry and Kevin.
A private graveside service will be held at the Walnut Grove Cemetery, Jamesville, NY.