George Stittleburg's Obituary
George Ambrose Stittleburg passed away June 7, 2006 inFremont California after a lengthy battle with Alzheimer’s Disease. George was born July 27, 1927 inRichland Center, Wisconsin , one of four children born to George and Sarah Stittleburg. George remained in theRichlandCenter area until graduating fromRichlandCenterHigh School in 1945. Shortly after graduation, George enlisted in the US Navy and served his country during World War II, stationed on the USS LST 690. He was honorably discharged in 1946, Seaman 1st Class. For his service, George was awarded the Victory Medal and the Asiatic Pacific Area and American Area Campaign Medals. After the war George returned to Wisconsin and attended trade school for automotive repair. George would turn this training into a lifelong career as an automotive technician. In 1954, George married the late Mary Elizabeth Johnson and together they celebrated the birth of seven children. The Stittleburg family moved to California in 1967, settling first in San Jose and later in Fremont . For over 45 years George was a member of the International Association of Machinists and Aero Space Workers. He retired from Hayward Ford in 1986 at the age of 59 after more than 35 years with them as an automotive technician. George was a devout Catholic and a life long member of St Leonard’s Church in Fremont , raising his family in the traditions of the Catholic Church. In July of 1991, George married Verda Grand, originally of New York . They were blessed with over 14 years together during which time they enjoyed traveling and spending holidays with family and friends. George was loved by all who knew him. He could best be described as a soft spoken, gentle man who was always there to help others in need. Throughout his life, he was guided by his faith in God and his love for his family. Cherishing the memory of George his wife Verda; his children Melinda, George, Arthur, Margaret, Jerri, John, Gregory and their families; his step children Timothy, Pamela and Laura and their families; his brother Raymond of Illinois, his nephews Doug and Chad of Wisconsin and their families; and a great host of others that George touched along the way.
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