George Wollam

George was born in Milwaukee, Wisconsin to George and Adaline (Bellinger) Wollam on March 2, 1940. He grew up in Traverse City, Michigan. He married Janet (Lockwood) Wollam on March 29, 1969, in Elkhart, Indiana. He graduated with a bachelor's degree from Michigan State University and obtained his master's degree from Central Michigan University. He worked as a Human Resources Policy and Training Specialist for the United States Department of Agriculture for 32 years. He was a veteran and served in the Navy.

George was a devoted family man and relished spending time with his family. He was an avid reader, loved to talk about history, and enjoyed spending time in the water swimming and fishing.

George is survived by his spouse, Janet Wollam and children Eleanor Contreras (Ryan), George Wollam (Wendy), Richard Wollam, Katherine Miller (Adam), his brothers Joseph Wollam and Richard Wollam, and his grandchildren Jacob Contreras, Collin Contreras, Grace Contreras, George "Gavin" Wollam, Josephine Wollam, Orion Miller, Kai Wollam, and Everly Miller.

A private celebration of life will be held in Traverse City, Michigan at a later date.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be given to:

1) Mission Point Lighthouse https://mpl-shop.square.site/product/donation-to-support-the-lighthouse/117

2) Pulmonary Fibrosis Foundation https://secure.qgiv.com/for/pulfibfou/info/website

A fisherman's cast creates ripples that stretch far across the water, long after the lure has settled. George's kindness, humor, and love are ripples that will continue to touch our lives forever. Forever in our hearts, until we meet again.