George resided in Fort Wayne since 1987 and is a member of First Assembly Christian Center, Washington Center Road. George was a veteran of World War II, served in North Africa, Italy, France and Germany. He received a Bronze Star for recognition while serving. He is survived by his wife of 71 years, Esther Lalka; two sons Dr. David (Ruth) Lalka and Dr. Stephen Lalka; six grandchildren; and seven great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, three sisters, Rose Wolfe, Helen Evans, and Lillian Lalka; two brothers, Fred Lalka and Alex Lalka.
Funeral service will be held at 11 am on Wednesday, November 6, 2019 at First Assembly of God, 1400 W Washington Center Rd, Fort Wayne, IN 46825 with visitation one hour prior. Visitation will be held from 6:30 pm to 8 pm on Tuesday, November 5, 2019 at D.O. McComb and Sons Maplewood Park Funeral Home, 4017 Maplecrest Rd, Fort Wayne, IN 46815. Burial will take place in Concordia Cemetery Gardens, Fort Wayne, Indiana