Official Obituary of
George Herbert Schlosser
October 3, 1930 ~ November 11, 2015 (age 85) 85 Years Old
George Schlosser Obituary
George Herbert Schlosser, 85 of 827 W. 13th Rd., Rochester, Indiana; and formerly of the Argos Community died November 11, 2015 at 1:15 a.m. at the Life Care Center of Rochester, Rochester, Indiana, he had been in declining health for the past couple of years.
George was born on October 3, 1930 in Argos, Indiana to E. Ralph Schlosser & Edna Irene (Milner) Schlosser.
George was a lifetime resident of the Argos community.
He married Gloria Wade, later they divorced. He then married Margie Rose Creighbaum on November 16, 1962 who precedes him in death. Together they moved to the family farmstead on Jarrah Road, Argos in 1970 where they enjoyed many years and celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary in 2012. She preceded him on September 1, 2014.
George was a Heavy Equipment Operator for Reith-Riley where he retired in 1992.
He was a graduate of Argos High School with the class of 1948 and was the Class President. George was a Veteran of the Korean War, proudly serving in the United States Army, and earning an Honorable Discharge following the War. George was a member of the Argos American Legion Post#68 and the Plymouth VFW Post#1822. He was a past member of the Plymouth Moose Lodge#741 and Plymouth-Kilwinning Masonic Lodge#149. George was a good basketball player and ran track in High School.
He is survived by his Daughter – Cynthia ‘Schlosser’ Beal of Atlanta, Georgia along with grandchildren, Lauren and Sarah.
Sister – Virginia J. VanDerWeele of Argos, Indiana
and several niece and nephews.
George is preceded in death by his Parents, both wife’s, and Brother – James Ralph Schlosser
Friends may visit with the family on Monday November 16, 2015 from 11 a.m. – 1 p.m. at Earl-Grossman Funeral Home, 208 N. Michigan St., Argos, Indiana.
Funeral Services will follow the visitation at 1:00 p.m. November 16, 2015 at the funeral home with Rev. Heather Foley of the Argos United Methodist Church.
Burial will follow at the Maple Grove Cemetery, Argos, Indiana with the James Lowell Corey American Legion Post#68 conducting Military services.
Memorial Contribution can be made to: Marshall County Humane Society; 11165 13th Rd., Plymouth, Indiana 46563 or the Argos Library; 142 N. Michigan St., Argos, Indiana 46501
George was born on October 3, 1930 in Argos, Indiana to E. Ralph Schlosser & Edna Irene (Milner) Schlosser.
George was a lifetime resident of the Argos community.
He married Gloria Wade, later they divorced. He then married Margie Rose Creighbaum on November 16, 1962 who precedes him in death. Together they moved to the family farmstead on Jarrah Road, Argos in 1970 where they enjoyed many years and celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary in 2012. She preceded him on September 1, 2014.
George was a Heavy Equipment Operator for Reith-Riley where he retired in 1992.
He was a graduate of Argos High School with the class of 1948 and was the Class President. George was a Veteran of the Korean War, proudly serving in the United States Army, and earning an Honorable Discharge following the War. George was a member of the Argos American Legion Post#68 and the Plymouth VFW Post#1822. He was a past member of the Plymouth Moose Lodge#741 and Plymouth-Kilwinning Masonic Lodge#149. George was a good basketball player and ran track in High School.
He is survived by his Daughter – Cynthia ‘Schlosser’ Beal of Atlanta, Georgia along with grandchildren, Lauren and Sarah.
Sister – Virginia J. VanDerWeele of Argos, Indiana
and several niece and nephews.
George is preceded in death by his Parents, both wife’s, and Brother – James Ralph Schlosser
Friends may visit with the family on Monday November 16, 2015 from 11 a.m. – 1 p.m. at Earl-Grossman Funeral Home, 208 N. Michigan St., Argos, Indiana.
Funeral Services will follow the visitation at 1:00 p.m. November 16, 2015 at the funeral home with Rev. Heather Foley of the Argos United Methodist Church.
Burial will follow at the Maple Grove Cemetery, Argos, Indiana with the James Lowell Corey American Legion Post#68 conducting Military services.
Memorial Contribution can be made to: Marshall County Humane Society; 11165 13th Rd., Plymouth, Indiana 46563 or the Argos Library; 142 N. Michigan St., Argos, Indiana 46501
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