Fadel George Jr.

Fadel George, Jr., 92, of Iron Mountain, MI, died Thursday, January 2, 2020, at St. Vincent Hospital in Green Bay, WI. He was born January 15, 1927, in Iron Mountain, Michigan, son of the late Fadel and Mary (Swor) George. Fadel was a lifelong resident of Iron Mountain and graduated from Iron Mountain High School in 1945. Immediately out of high school, Fadel joined the Navy and was a flagman on a Mine Sweeper in WWII. Fadel married Mary Alice Dowdle on December 24, 1951. The couple recently celebrated their 68 year wedding anniversary. Fadel had his dream job as a Railroad Engineer for the Milwaukee Road for 35 yrs., retiring in 1986. He also worked at the family corner bar "George's Bar," where he was known for his weekly pig roast and porketta sandwiches. Fadel was an excellent woodworker, and he could make anything out of wood. He enjoyed fishing with his grandsons for whatever would be biting that day. He also enjoyed many trips to the casino with Bingo being his game of choice. He is a lifelong member of St Mary's Orthodox Church, where he would make the church bread for Sunday mass, and a member of the Iron Mountain American Legion Post. He is survived by his wife, Mary Alice; two daughters, Cynthia Skrumbellos of Peavy Fall, MI, and Jane Qualley (T. J. Wilkinson) of Kingsford, MI; one brother, Duane (Jean) George of Oshkosh, WI; grandchildren, Audrey Sparapani (Norman Siren), Brett Sparapani, Rhiannon Qualley-Harrison (Thaddeus Harrison), Clayton Qualley, and Natalie Skrumbellos; great-grandchildren, Whiteny Siren, Eli Siren, and Lincoln Siren; two brother-in-laws, Albert and John Dowdle. He is also survived by special cousins, Barbara Marinelli and Rose Marie Jayne; special niece and nephew, Ret. Lt. Colonel Mike and Christine Bachand; special nieces, Susan Stadler and Tina Francis; and many other cousins, nieces, and nephews. Fadel also had a loyal dog Cece Bella that watched tv with him. He was preceded in death by two sons, Paul “Squeak” George and David “Fidel” George; one brother, Dr. Robert George; three sisters, Charlotte Gustafson, Georgette Rovge, and Rosie Sovey; parents, Fadel and Mary George; in-laws, Charles and Gertrude Dowdle; brothers-in-law, Paul Bodell, Don and Jim Dowdle; and sister-in-law, Shirley Alleva. At Fadel’s request, there will be no services. Burial will be in Cemetery Park at a later date. Condolences to the family of Fadel George may be expressed online at www.ernashfuneralhome.com. The family has entrusted the Erickson-Rochon & Nash Funeral Home with the arrangements.

Fadel George Jr.

January 15, 1927 - January 2, 2020