Jerry E. George, 70, of Valparaiso, passed away Saturday, December 31, 2011 at the VNA Hospice Center.  He was born June 19, 1941 in Truman, Arkansas to Charles & Melvia (Mathis) George, served with the U.S. Army in Korea and retired after 42 years of service with Bethlehem / Arcelor Mittal Steel Burns Harbor Plant.  He was a member of the V.F.W., Moose Lodge, Masonic Lodge in Michigan City and the Izaak Walton league of America – Miller Chapter. 
On April 10, 1965 he married Judith R. Glinski who survives along with their children:  John (Paula) George and Jennifer George both of Valparaiso, grandchildren: Chloe, Noah & Grace, his mother, Melvia George of Liberty, TX, brothers and sisters: Donald George of Florida, Steve George of Georgia, Fannie George of North Carolina, & Charlene Rhodes of Texas. Jerry was preceded in death by his father, Charles.
Following cremation at Angelcrest Crematory a memorial visitation will be held Wednesday from 5 – 7 pm at Moeller Funeral Home, 104 Roosevelt Rd., Valparaiso.  Memorial donations may be made to the American Lung Association.