He was an avid member of St. Mark’s Lutheran Church and a member of VFW #2953. He was a Master Sergeant in the Army, served in the Korean War and was a Purple Heart recipient.
George was preceded in death by his wife, Dorothy; son, Ted; and parents Theodore and Hedwig Anderson.
He is survived by his daughters, Betty (Donnie) Becker and Georgia (David) Barton of Virginia Beach, VA; daughter-in-law, Brenda Anderson; grandchildren, Cody Becker, Todd Anderson, Brad (Debbie) Anderson, and Heather Pinkerton of Virginia Beach, VA; and five great-grandchildren.
Services with military rites will be held 11:00 AM Tuesday, October 15, 2013, at Alexander East Chapel, officiated by Pastor Don Gray, with burial in Park Lawn Cemetery. Friends may visit Monday from 2:00 to 8:00 PM and Tuesday from 10:00 AM until service time at the funeral home.
Memorial contributions may be made to St. Mark’s Lutheran Church, 2300 Washington Ave., Evansville, IN 47714.