George Stolze

KINGSFORD - George A. Stolze Sr., 88, of Kingsford, died Saturday, Oct. 11, 2008, at Freeman Nursing and Rehabilitation Community. George was born July 3, 1920, in West Allis, Wis. He was the son of the late Arthur G. and Anna (Meister) Stolze. George graduated from West Allis High School in 1938. He received his bachelor of science degree in chemical engineering from the University of Wisconsin-Madison in 1942. Following his graduation, George worked for Allis-Chalmers during the war, on the Manhattan Project. He married the former Enola Kremple on Aug. 5, 1944. George retired as plant manager/sales manager from Arwood Corp. in Cleveland. Following his retirement 23 years ago, he and Enola relocated to this area. He was a member of First Lutheran Church and past president of the church council. He also volunteered as the handyman and caretaker of the church. George was a member and past president of the Iron Mountain-Kingsford Golden K and sang with the Golden Throats. He was a life member of the American Philatelic Society and past president of the Northwoods Stamp Club. He was also a member of Pine Grove Country Club. He was a University of Wisconsin Alumni Association member and went to two Rose Bowls to watch his Badgers play. He and his wife participated in the handicap riders program. George enjoyed golfing, hunting and fishing. He especially enjoyed spending time at the family cabin in Fence, Wis., "Not To Worry." George is survived by his four children and their families, a son, George Jr. (Mary) Stolze of Breitung Township and their children, Gunther (Rosy) Stolze and son, Jonathan Armanet, Jessica (Steve) Rybczynski and son Thaddeus; a daughter, Marcia Stolze of Neenah, Wis.; daughter, Debrah Stolze (John Diamond) also of Neenah and children, Michael (Lisa) Barcalow and children, Izach and Lillian, Katherine (Jamie) Remme and daughter, Malia; and a son, Arthur (Amy) Stolze of Avon Lake, Ohio and children, Linnea and Ellard. He was preceded in death by wife, Enola Stolze and three sisters, Esther Riebow, Harriet Brietzmann and Sylvia Rosenthal. Friends may call on Friday from 10 a.m. to 11 a.m. at the First Lutheran Church in Iron Mountain. Memorial services will be held at 11 a.m. Friday at the church. Rev. James Chinery will officiate. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made in his memory to First Lutheran Church of Iron Mountain. The family wishes to express their thanks and appreciation to the staffs of Victorian Pines Assisted Living and Freeman Nursing and Rehabilitation Community for their loving care. Many thanks also to Drs. Mitchell and Shein for their ongoing care. Condolences to the family of George A. Stolze Sr. can be expressed online at www.ernashfuneralhomes.com The Erickson-Rochon & Nash Funeral Home of Iron Mountain is in charge of the funeral arrangements.

George Stolze

October 11, 2008