George R Vliek

85 year old, George R. Vliek of DeMotte, passed away February 12, 2012 with his loving family around him.

On April 30,1926, George was born to George H. and Ann (nee: Houseman) Vliek in Decatur, Michigan. He married Gertrude Drake on December 28, 1946 in Decatur, Michigan. George was in the Army-Air Corp, and then worked as a Produce Supervisor. George later owned the Family Market Grocery in Griffith, Indiana. He was a member of the NRA, and Isaac Walton in Griffith.

George is survived by his wife: Gertrude, children: Dan (Susie) Vliek, Deborah (and the late Joseph) Musenbrock, Scott (Sally) Vliek, Mark Vliek, & Michele (Jon) Haughee, 15 grandchildren, 22 great-grandchildren, brother: Ted Vliek, and sister: Ann Sharp.

George was preceded in death by his parents, 2 sisters: Ester Bella and Grace McCullough, 4 brothers: Louie, Hank, Harry, and Ward Vliek.

Per George’s wishes cremation will take place. A memorial service will take place at the Roselawn American Legion on Saturday, March 3, 2012.

Boersma Funeral Home, 90 East Grove St., Wheatfield, Indiana is in charge of the arrangements.