Obit: Tibbett, George F. (1903 - 1982)

Contact: Dolores (Mohr) Kenyon
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Surnames: Tibbett, Gehweiler, Leland, Mrotek, Zschernitz, Smagacz Schroeder, Chadwick, North, Henseler

----Source: Clark County Press (Neillsville, Clark Co., WI) 5/20/1982

Tibbett, George F. (26 September 1903 – 16 May 1982)

Funeral services were held on Wednesday morning, May 19, for George F. Tibbett, 78, a Neillsville businessman and former alderman. Tibbett who made his home at 122 East Ninth Street, passed away on Sunday morning, May 16, in St. Joseph’s Hospital, Marshfield.

Mr, Tibbett was born on September 26, 1903, in Chippewa Falls to William F. and Sophia (Gehweiler) Tibbett. He received his early education in Chippewa Falls schools and then attended UJW-Madison. On October 2, 1928, he married Louise Leland in Eau Claire ceremonies. He then worked in the logging business for several years.

In 1930, he and his brother Jack, along with their father, purchased an ice and fuel business in Neillsville. He later managed the Neillsville Warehouse Company in partnership with Herman North. He also operated a freight delivery business, which is now run by one of his sons. He served as one time as an alderman for the City of Neillsville. He was also active for many years in the Neillsville Men’s Bowling Association and was a 50-year member of the Neillsville Moose Lodge and an active member of St. Mary’s parish

Surviving him, besides his wife, is a daughter, Mrs. Pat Mrotek, and two sons, Bruce and Richard, all of Neillsville. He is also survived by fourteen grandchildren and seven great grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his three brothers, Thomas, William and Jack.

The Rev. Joseph Henseler officiated at the St. Mary’s Catholic Church rites with burial made in the parish cemetery. Pallbearers were Don Mrotek, Bruce Tibbett, Gary Zschernitz, James Smagacz, Tim Schrader and Mark Chadwick. The Gesche Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.