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George Fredrick Weiss, age 82, of Green Lake, passed away on Saturday, September 12, 2026, at his home. He was born on January 28, 1944, in Chicago, IL, a son of Emil G. and Greta (Simeon) Weiss.
George was united in marriage to Nina Vaughn on February 3, 1962, in Woodstock, IL. He worked for the former Baird G.M. of Ripon as an auto body repairman for 36 years. He was a member of Calvary Lutheran Church in Princeton where he served on many boards of the church, ushered and helped with Vacation Bible School. George loved old cars and working on them. He owned a 1955 Chevy, 1957 Chevy, and a 1970 Monte Carlo. He was a former member of the Classic Chevy Club of Wisconsin. When he was younger, he enjoyed racing dune buggies with his sons.
Those George leaves behind to cherish his memory are his wife of 64 years, Nina Weiss of Green Lake; 3 sons, George Franklin (Marlene) Weiss of Princeton, David (Cathy) Weiss of Montello, Michael (Susan) Weiss of Oshkosh; 6 grandchildren, William Blader; Danielle Kuhl, Ryan Gorsuch, Isaiah Weiss; Justin Weiss, Tyler Weiss; 3 great grandchildren; 2 brothers, William (Judy) Weiss of Marengo, IL, Emil (Sandy) Weiss of Elburn, IL. He was preceded in death by his parents, Emil G. and Greta Weiss; foster parents, Erwin and Hazel Trapp; daughter-in-law, Sheri Weiss.
A Celebration of Life for George Fredrick Weiss will take place on Friday, October 16, 2026, at 11:30 a.m., with visitation starting at 10:00 a.m., at the Calvary Lutheran Church, 202 South Farmer St., in Princeton. Rev. Charles Schultz will preside. George will be laid to rest at the Germania Cemetery at a later date. Please visit www.wachholzandsons.com to send a condolence or to share a memory of George with his family.
Wachholz and Sons Funeral Home
Sunset Cremation Center in Princeton
Serving the Family, 920-295-6631
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