George E. Unger
back

print this page

George E. Unger
American Flag

George E. Unger, 87, of Rimersburg, PA passed away Saturday, February 6, 2016, at Clarion Hospital, surrounded by his loving family.

He was born August 10, 1928 in Tidal, PA, the son of Charles and Gertrude (Leech) Unger.

George was a lifetime resident of the area and attended Tidal Schools. He honorably served in the US Army during the Korean War and worked in the mold shop at Owens Illinois Glass Plant for 25 years until his retirement. George also drove truck for C&K Coal Company and for many years drove the number 11 school bus for Union School District.

He was a member of St. Richard's Roman Catholic Church and enjoyed caring for his dogs, Penny and Peaches. Spending time with his grandchildren was one of his favorite things and he always looked forward to having a cold PBR with his grandsons. George was known for saying, "Any free beer is a good one" and will be greatly missed by his family and friends.

He will be deeply missed by his sons, William Johnston and wife, Doris, of Rimersburg, and John Unger and wife, Tina, of New Bethlehem; daughters, Sue Hollingsworth and husband, David, of Rimersburg, Deborah Kahle and husband, Dale, of Limestone, and Tracy Dunkle, of Rimersburg; 22 grandchildren; 35 great-grandchildren; 13 great-great-grandchildren; sister, Rose Mary Golla, of South Carolina; and numerous nieces and nephews.

George was preceded in death by his parents; loving wife, Gertrude E. Unger whom he married August 1, 1958 and who died February 2, 2016; son, Rick Johnston; son-in-law, Don Myers; great-grandson, Matt Grube; brothers, Sam, Fred, Leo, Dave, Jim, Charles, Joseph, and Cyril Unger; and sisters, Josephine Unger, Gertrude Conner, Adeline Dunkle, Geraldine Unger, and Pauline Claypool.

The family will receive friends from 2-4 and 6-8 PM on Tuesday, February 9, 2016 at Bauer-Hillis Funeral Home, 758 Main Street, Rimersburg.

Additional visitation will be from 10 AM until the time of the Blessing Service at 11 AM on Wednesday, February 10, 2016 at the funeral home, with the Rev. William Kuba as celebrant. Military honors will be presented by American Legion Post 454 and VFW Post 7132.

Burial will be in Cedarview Memorial Park, Strattanville, Pennsylvania.

print this page
George E. Unger