George Gore, age 91 of Elroy, Wisconsin passed away peacefully Friday, October 4, 2024, at his residence.

The Mass of Christian Burial will be held Wednesday, October 9, 2024, at 11:00 a.m. at St. Mary's Catholic Church in Lyndon Station, Wisconsin with Father Cryton Outschoorn celebrating. Visitation will be held at Conway Picha Funeral Home on Wednesday from 9:30 to 10:45 a.m. and then proceed to the church.

George was born November 15, 1932, in Hudson, Illinois the son of Vester and Fern (Farrell) Gore. He grew up on a farm in Adams County and attended Oxford High School in Oxford, Wisconsin and furthered his education at Lake Forest College in Lake Forest, Illinois. He then enlisted into the U.S Marine Corp, serving from January of 1953 and honorably discharged in January of 1956. He was united in marriage to Mary Ann Rogge on July 20, 1953, in Lyndon Station. They lived in the Chicago suburbs where George worked as an electrical engineer for 31 years and in 1998, they relocated to Elroy, Wisconsin.

George loved to snowmobile and to write stories about snowmobiling. Through his writing and participation in snowmobile clubs and association, he became a spokesman for the sport and had been a president of the Illinois Association of Snowmobile Clubs from 1984 to 1985. His enjoyment in later life was writing "Grandpa Stories" for his grandchildren which were also shared with the public in the Juneau County Messenger along with crossword puzzles.

George is survived by his wife, Mary Ann; son, George (Debra) Gore; daughters, Tama (David) Finke and Patricia Gore; brothers, Holly Edd (Patricia) Gore and Dean (Judy) Gore; sisters, Bonnie (Kieth) Timinski and Nancy Edwards; seven grandchildren and seven great grandchildren, and dear friend Betty Leverenz. He was preceded in death by his parents, infant daughter, Mary Thomasina Gore and a sister, Shirley Combs.

The family would like to give special thanks to Andy and Deb for round the clock care, and to Betty Leverenz who has been a devoted friend and caregiver, and to all the people who stopped by or sent letters and cards to George. And thank you to the nurses and staff with Agrace Hospice.