George was born on November 28,1939 in Chicago, IL to Dorothy Wilharm and Edward Josenhans. He was the beloved husband of Martha K. Ford for 61 years. He is survived by his wife, and beautiful daughters, Catherine Josenhans and daughter in law, Maureen Josenhans (son, Douglas Josenhans 1963 – 2011). He had an abundant of nieces and nephews and many neighbors that called George and Martha family.
George served 40 years at Caterpillar as a senior technical engineer and mentored many upcoming recruits. He fit this role perfectly. He was a patient man, very loving, and always wanting to help others succeed. In his earlier years, George spent 6 years as a Cubmaster in the local Boy Scouts. His many hobbies later included fly fishing, golfing, and traveling to see his children in Indiana and Ohio. He will be missed by many including those that know him so well with his smile and his quick Johnny Carson humor. We will miss him dearly.
Funeral services will be Tuesday, April 18, 2023 at 11 a.m. at the Davison-Fulton Woolsey-Wilton Funeral Home in Peoria. Visitation will be one hour prior to the services at the funeral home.
The burial will occur after the service at Parkview Cemetery, 2001 N. University St. Peoria, IL.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Peoria Illinois Cancer Center 8940 Wood Sage Rd., Peoria, IL 61615.
You may view George’s obituary online at www.woolsey-wilton.com
