Dr. George Washington Beltz

George was preceded in death by his wife of 62 years, Dorothy Sager Beltz. George is survived by his children and grandchildren; son, George Sager Beltz and grandson, Connor Jason Swan of Tulsa, OK; daughter, Jessica Beltz-Mohrmann, son-in-law, Al Mohrmann and granddaughter, Gillian Beltz-Mohrmann of North Plainfield, NJ. He is also survived by his sister-in-law, Doris Anderson of Marion, IL and sister and brother-in-law, John and Billie Jordan of Huntsville, AL along with many loving nieces and nephews and their children.

George was born and raised in Marion, IL by Bessie and Albert Anderson. He had 2 siblings, LeRoy and Sue. He earned his bachelors and master’s degree in physical education and English from Southern Illinois University Carbondale. He received his doctorate in education from St. Louis University.

He met his future bride, Dorothy, at SIU and married her in 1948. He was a career educator. George was a coach, teacher, and then administrator for Nipher Junior High School (Kirkwood), East Ladue Junior High School and Clayton High School.

A life-long athlete, George played football and ran track for SIU. He was an avid tennis player and golfer. He enjoyed many hobbies such as reading and writing fiction, and wood-working. In addition, he and his wife, Dorothy, enjoyed traveling, ballroom dancing, seeing theater and listening to classical music. He was an active member of Webster Groves Christian Church where he was elected as Elder Emeritus in 2012 for his many years of service and spiritual leadership.

After the death of his wife in 2010, George chose to live at his beloved farm in Steelville where he enjoyed taking daily walks and watching the parade of wildlife out of his front window. George was a loving and lovely man who was a gentleman to his core. He will greatly be missed by his family and friends.

In lieu of flowers, memorials are appreciated to Webster Groves Christian Church. Additional condolences and memories may be shared online at www.valhallagardensandfuneralhome.com

Memorial Visitation: Friends and family may visit with one another from 11:30am to 12:30pm, Saturday, August 5, 2017 at Webster Groves Christian Church located at 1320 W Lockwood Avenue, St Louis MO 63122.

A Memorial Service will begin immediately following the visitation at 12:30pm with Rev Dr. Jeff Moore Sr., officiating. Interment will follow in Valhalla Gardens of Memory Cemetery, 3412 Frank Scott Parkway, Belleville, Illinois 62223.