George O. Schur, 96, of Elkhart Lake, passed away Tuesday, December 13, 2022, at Sharon S. Richardson Community Hospice.  George was born September 3, 1926 in New Holstein, son of the late Henry and Mathilda (Hagenow) Schur.  George was a graduate of Plymouth High School.  He proudly served his country in the United States Army Air Force from December 15, 1943 until October 16, 1946.  On January 17, 1951; George was united in marriage to the former Margaret Gottschalk.  She preceded him in death on December 16, 2019.

George was a flight instructor and mechanic in Plymouth, immediately following their marriage they moved to Miami, where they started their family.  George worked for National Airline as well as Pan Am from 1951 until his retirement.  After his retirement in 1984, George and Margaret moved back to Wisconsin. He was an inventor of many patents, enjoyed his time in spring making maple syrup and George took great pride in maintaining his property.  He always found time to travel the world with Margaret at his side.

George is survived by his two sons; Michael (Jan) Schur, Brooksville, FL and Mitchell Schur, Rhine Center; his eight grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren; one brother-in-law and one sister-in-law.

He was preceded in death by his wife, Margaret, his son, Tommy and a sister: Helen (Norbert) Gumtow

Funeral services will be held at 12:30 a.m. on  Monday, December 19, 2022  at Meiselwitz-Vollstedt-DeTroye Funeral Home (815 6 th Street, Kiel) with Joe Zenk, Chaplin with Sharon S. Richardson Hospice.  Military honors will follow with Franklin American Legion #387 and Kiel VFW #6707 Burial will be at Kiel Belitz Cemetery after the military honors.  The family will greet relatives and friends on Monday, at the funeral home, from 11:30 a.m. until the time of services.

Online condolences may be sent to the family by visiting www.meiselwitzfh.com