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George Smeja Obituary

Smeja, George Charles 80, of McHenry passed away February 27th. Co-founder of Metalmaster Roofmaster, Inc. and Sno Gem, Inc. in McHenry. Member of Sheet Metal Local Union #73 and #265. Beloved father of Steve (Ruth) Smeja, Sharon LaBoy, Michael (Rochelle) Smeja and Daniel (Sharon) Smeja; loving papa of Rock, Lexie, Noah, Zion, and Grace; and dear brother of John (Diane) Smeja, Corrine Reiger, Merrette Nixon, and Phillip (Donna) Smeja. The visitation will be from 3:30pm to 9:00pm on Monday, March 4 at Life Changers International Church, 2500 Beverly Rd., Hoffman Estates. The service will be at 7:30pm. Online condolences may be made at www.querhammerandflagg.com. For information, call the funeral home at 815-459-1760.

Published by Chicago Sun-Times on Mar. 3, 2013.
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Photo of the Metalmaster group at a tradeshow in Chicago.

David Doyle

March 12, 2013

I am so sorry to hear of George's passing. I have been his mail carrier for many years and had gotten to know him over the years. He was a great man and inspired me every time I talked to him. He had such a strong will and huge heart. His whole family is in my thoughts and prayers. I was lucky to know him. I will miss your unbelievable wisdom. Rest in peace George

Jennifet Haisma

March 11, 2013

My sincere condolences to the Smeja family on the passing of George. He and Gloria touched many lives with their faith in Jesus Christ, and the way they lived their faith, both personally and through their business associations. It was a privilege to be able to know and work with George and Gloria. I know that Mike, Rock and the rest of the family will carry on the tradition of personal faith and professional integrity.

David Doyle

March 11, 2013

Our deepest sympathy. It is very difficult to loose your parents. We pray God sends you his grace and provides you all comfort. George and Gloria are now together again. We'll keep you in our prayers.

Dean & Barb Marcott

March 7, 2013

My deepest condolences on the loss of your father. I only met him a few times and use to run into him and your mother at the Mchenry jewel. They were always very friendly. Thank you for hiring my son Rick Glauser also.

gordon glauser

March 7, 2013

I hope to meet you again George when my time is up in this life(Hey babe)

Ricky A. Schiller

March 5, 2013

It was a privileged to meet and work for George Smeja. I only regret not having the opportunity to have met Mr. Smeja earlier in life. My sincere condolences to his surviving family.([email protected])

Ricky A. Schiller

March 5, 2013

To the Smeja Family: We want to offer you are deepest and sincerest condolences on the passing of George. While he will dearly missed, he touched the lives of so many people that he will never be forgotten. Our thoughts and prayers are with George's family and friends.

John Whetham

March 4, 2013

So sorry to hear of my Uncle Skip's passing. As the oldest of his siblings, he was truly the Trailblazer of the Smeja clan and someone the whole family could be proud of. And oh the stories he could tell! Happy to know that he is now at peace with Auntie Gloria. Mike & Danny, my thoughts and prayers are with you and your beautiful families. I am so very proud of you both.
Love, Corky

Corine Albrecht

March 4, 2013

I so enjoyed visiting you over the past years to groom your dogs. You will be missed.

Judy Hegg

March 4, 2013

George was great guy, He was always busy doing something, Not even afraid of climbing around roofs in his 70's. He will be missed.
Ray and Kyle Truelsen

March 4, 2013

To the Smeja Family...Your Dad was an extraordinary person..not only was he kind and generous, but dashing and debonair, he is now with your beautiful Mom sitting at the feet of Jesus..

Neoma Santucci

March 4, 2013

I love you and will always miss you Grandpa! You are the true "Metalmaster".

Rock Smeja

March 4, 2013

George had incredible gifts that he turned into profitable businesses. He employed many folk in McHenry County helping them achieve a better life. George also shared his faith in Jesus Christ which brought those who knew him into a new relationship with God. George and his wife Gloria were true testaments to a loving successful marriage. They were also testaments to others that one can use God given skills and resources to make their community, business and family better because they lived. Both are truly missed. Kay R. Bates, McHenry Area Chamber

Kay R. Bates

March 4, 2013

I learned something every time I talked to George and I will miss him. My deepest sympathy to Mike, Dan, and the rest of the family

P.J. Cling

March 3, 2013

All of us at Life Changers Church will miss seeing George every week in services at 10 am.

Laurie Falco

March 3, 2013

Kim Smeja (Gold)

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Kim Smeja (Gold)

March 2, 2013

I will miss uncle George and the stories he would tell me, of him and his brother Vernon (my father). He was a very knowledgeable,strong,caring man who loved his family and talked highly of them.He liked riding his motorcycles working out and staying healthy and strong.Uncle George and aunt Gloria introduced me to life changers church a few years ago and I loved it. I love you Uncle George(skip)and think about you often. My thoughts and prayers are with the rest of the family.

Kim Smeja (Gold)

March 2, 2013

With our more sincere condolences to the Smeja family. Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this time of loss.
Joaquin & Josefina Biosca

March 2, 2013

I owe alot to George and the Smeja family , I worked for George fresh out of highschool , Thank you for all you taught me , you will be missed by many , You Where one of a kind , God Bless !! Mighty fine Tinner !!!!!

Anthony Topps

March 1, 2013

To Mike and Dan and Family: Our thoughts and prayers are with you. Now two of kindest,most precious and generous souls that we have ever known are together at last. May those of us that knew them well be inspired to live to give, as they did in their lives. We love you.

Pastor Mike and Mary Schuch

March 1, 2013

George and Gloria were wonderful people to know. We enjoyed our church relationship with them while we were in Illinois. They are dancing on streets of gold and we'll see them again. Our condolences to their family members.

John & Debbie Wente

March 1, 2013

I have wonderful memories of George and was sadden to hear of your passing. My thoughts and prayers for the family. May God bless over you during this time.

Jacqueline Rudder-Tant

March 1, 2013

George Smeja was one of a kind and will never be forgotten. A very caring and generous man who touched on several people lives, including myself and my family. Him and Gloria and spending time together as I am writing this and I know the both of them are extremely happy. My thoughts and prayers to the Smeja families. I love you all!

Alan Mercer

March 1, 2013

I always enjoyed talking with George. I could always learn something interesting from this self made man. My condolences to Mike, Dan and the rest of the family.

Doug Bober

March 1, 2013

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