George Paul Schester Sr.'s Obituary
George Paul Schester, Sr., age 74 of Madison Heights, Michigan passed away on February 16, 2024 at Beaumont Hospital, Royal Oak, Michigan. He was born on June 9, 1949 in Detroit, Michigan to George and Dolores Schester.
Beloved Husband of Carol (maiden Gregory) Schester for over 52 years. Dear Father of Deena (Charlie) Baker, George Paul (Leslie) Schester, Jr., John Robert (Sheryl) Schester and the late Christine Schester. Grandfather of Aaron Schester, Christopher Birkenshaw, Nicholas Birkenshaw, Emily Birkenshaw, Charlie Baker and George Schester. Brother of Debbie (the late Glenn) Peters, Kathy McCormick, David Schester, Keith (Karen) Schester, Colleen (Paul) Holland and Melanie (Marty) Peterson.
George worked for Wetmores Inc. in Ferndale, Michigan for over 43 years. He started out by running errands and then became a mechanic for several years. At George’s retirement he was the Service Manager for the company. He was a Vietnam Veteran serving our country in the Army.
Memorial Visitation will be held on Saturday, February 24th from 2:00 pm to 8:00 pm with Military Honors at 7:0 pm at Hopcroft Funeral Home, 31145 John R. Road, (1 block N. of 13 Mile Road, west side of John R. Road), Madison Heights, Michigan.
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