ROCK SPRINGS — George Struck, 82, of Rock Springs, Wyoming passed away on Monday, November 24, 2014 at his home. He was a long time resident of Rock Springs, Wyoming.
He was born on December 25, 1931 in Casper, Wyoming, the son of the late William and Freda Struck.
Mr. Struck attended schools in Superior, Wyoming and St. Anthony’s in Casper, Wyoming and graduated from Natrona High School in 1950.
He married Georgia Fay Warfel Struck on April 21, 1956 in Casper, Wyoming.
Mr. Struck was a United States Navy Veteran of the Korean Conflict. He served from May 30, 1950 until April 15, 1954 when he was honorably discharged.
He was employed as a mechanic and a salesman at Morgantown Machine and retired in 2000.
Mr. Struck was a member of Holy Spirit Catholic Community.
His interests included camping, hunting, fishing and he loved the outdoors. Following his retirement, he took care of his disabled son David. He was a proud Wyoming Native and enjoyed being with his children and grandchildren out of doors
Survivors include his wife Georgia Fay Struck of Rock Springs, Wyoming; one son Dan Struck of Rock Springs, Wyoming; three daughters Susan Nichols and husband Steve, Bonnie Legerski and husband Bob all of Rock Springs, Wyoming, and Terri Redman and husband Steve of Layton, Utah; three grandsons Matt Legerski and wife Meagan, Phillip Trujillo-Nichols and Dan Nichols and wife Sarah; one grand-daughter Kristin Legerski Doerr and husband Jason; three great-grandchildren Ava Doerr, Addison Doerr and Sadie Nichols.
Honorary Pallbearers: Bob Johnson, Willie Johnson, George Bullington, Les Bullington and Tom Bullington
He was preceded in death by his parents and one son David Struck.
Cremation will take place and A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 11:00 A.M. Monday, December 1, 2014 at the Saints Cyril and Methodius Catholic Church, 633 Bridger Avenue, Rock Springs, Wyoming. A vigil service with rosary will be recited at 5:00 P.M. Sunday at the Vase Funeral Chapel, 154 Elk Street, Rock Springs, Wyoming. Friends may call at the Vase Chapel, 154 Elk Street, Rock Springs, Wyoming on Sunday one hour prior to the rosary and on Monday at the church, one hour prior to services.
