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George Kiefer Obituary
Kiefer, Jr., George Henry 88, of Glenview, Illinois, one of the last true gentlemen of his generation, devoted husband of Elizabeth (nee Sheehan) of Springfield, IL, for 56 wonderful years, proud father of Martha (Richard) Cucco, Marianne (Timothy) Bestler, George III, and John Kiefer, adoring grandfather of Emily and Laura Cucco, and Alison and Natalie Bestler, loving uncle to Anne (Larry) Antonacci, Patrick (Carla) Sheehan, William (Marilyn) Sheehan, Michael Sheehan, and Timothy (Mary Jo) Sheehan, fond brother-in-law to the late William P. (Margaret) Sheehan. Lifetime summer resident of Lake Geneva, WI, George was an avid sailboat racer and adventurous iceboater, at one time being clocked at 120 mph. Whether it was in daily life or on the water, he liked to go fast! He served as past Commodore of the Lake Geneva Yacht Club and Skeeter Iceboat Club, Honorary Director of the Geneva Lake Association, past Director for the Inland Lake Yachting Association, National E-Scow Association, past president Geneva Lake Sailing School and won several international, national and local races and regattas. He was preceded in death by his parents, George Sr. and Lucy Amberg Kiefer of Chicago. He was a graduate of Latin School of Chicago and Northwestern University, and was a U.S. Army World War II veteran. Visitation Tuesday, 3 p.m. to 8 p.m. at Donnellan Family Funeral Home 10045 Skokie Blvd., at Old Orchard Rd., Skokie. Funeral Mass Wednesday, 10 a.m., at St. Mary of the Woods Church, 7033 N. Moselle Ave., Chicago. Interment private. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made in his memory to Catholic Charities, Dept. 1623, Box N, Chicago, IL, 60690 or the Geneva Lake Sailing School, P.O. Box 304, Fontana, WI, 53125. Funeral Info: 847-675-1990 or www.donnellanfuneral.com. 
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for George Kiefer
John Fitzgerald
October 29, 2008
Dear Betty Ann, Martha, Marianne, George and John:
As you remember and celebrate George's life, please know that you are in my heart.
Fitz
James Murphy
October 29, 2008
My prayers go to the Keifer family on their sad loss, you had this fine man for many good years..always remember the
happy times, I am sure he would have it no other way. May the dear Lord smile on George for eternity. God rest his soul.
Julie Stenslie (Couffer)
October 29, 2008
The Keifers hold a special place in my heart. Growing up with the kids, sailing and Chucks. I will always remember George with his big smile. And my father will always remember the good times they had together (I've heard the stories!)
Katie Carlson
October 28, 2008
Dear Mrs. Kiefer, Martha, Marianne, George and John,
Our thoughts are with you all this week, your dad and family were such a special part of my summers growing up sailing on Lake Geneva. I have so many great memories in your house with all of you and Mr. Kiefer. I wish I could be there with you but know I am thinking of you and send my love.
Katie Carlson & family
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The Craven Family
October 27, 2008
Our thoughts are with all of you. George was a wonderful friend to all of the Craven family, especially to Win with whom he shared a love of sailing.
Mariann Weglarz
October 27, 2008
John Kiefer and Family;
It is never easy but we know your Dad is now happy with the Lord and out of pain. Your Love and care brought him through many tough times but gave him so much happiness.
October 27, 2008
Dear John & Family,
I was so saddened to hear of your dad's passing. Just know that you and your family are in my thoughts & prayers.
Wendy Trelstad
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Sue Zachary
October 26, 2008
Our thoughts and prayers are with you all at this time. I hope you can find peace and comfort in all the wonderful memories that you have of George and the good times you had together. My parents (Bob and Jeanne Couffer) have always treasured the true friendship that they had with both George and Betty Ann. Please know we are thinking of you all at this difficult time.
Sue, Madison and Zane Zachary
Pam Justman
October 26, 2008
Dearest Kiefer Family,
My parents and I are saddened to hear of your loss. You are one of our favorite families. I know that my dad (Bob Couffer) will miss George very much. We were just crusing around the lake last weekend and praying for his health. Now we will pray for all of you. Love, Pam & Mark Justman and Family, as well as Jeanne & Bob Couffer
Mary Jevitt
October 26, 2008
My heart is with all of you. I'm so sorry to hear this sad news.
I hope that you will find strength in each other, and celebrate that he had a wonderful and long life.
mary white
October 26, 2008
My thoughts & prayers are with you today.
Janice Lyon
October 26, 2008
Dear Kiefers, Cuccos and Bestlers,
We truly admire your dedication and commitment to your father, your mother, and to each other, though out your lives. Our hearts and prayers are with you all.
Most Sincerely Yours,
The Brecher Lyon Family
Janice, Allan, David, Scott, Eric and Daniel
Stephen Sills
October 26, 2008
A wonderful man. We will miss him on Lake Geneva, how he loved sailing! Our sympathies to his family.
Lyn & Steve Sills
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