George Philip Sweet

George P. Sweet—a cherished husband, father, grandfather, brother, and friend—died at home surrounded by his family on October 16, 2021. George was born on March 6, 1941 in Indianapolis to Philip H. Sweet and Virginia Goodwin Sweet. A 1959 graduate of North Central High School, George completed his Bachelor of Science degree in Industrial Management from Purdue University in 1964. He was also a member of Phi Gamma Delta fraternity. As an ROTC graduate, he served as a Lieutenant in the US Army from 1964-1966, 24th Infantry Division in Augsburg, Germany. He married Jane Ellen Brosius on August 3rd and 4th, 1964, in Augsburg. Following his military service, George worked for Ford Motor Company, National Homes, Landeco, and Everett I Brown Company where he opened the Honolulu, HI office. Afterwards, he became an entrepreneur and started Sweet & Company, Inc. and Brenwick Development Company, Inc (with Tom Huston) in 1976. Sweet & Company built approximately 300 homes and 35 commercial buildings. Several homes won national awards for innovative thinking and design. Brenwick has developed in excess of 6,000 residential lots in 29 communities, the largest being the Village of West Clay in Carmel, Indiana. Fun fact: Brenwick built Carmel’s first roundabout in 1996 at River Road and Main Street. One of George’s mottos was a quote by Harry Truman: “It is amazing what you can accomplish if you do not care who gets the credit.” He exhibited this through his work on various commercial, civic, and community-sponsored boards. George was Chair of the CICF board (Central Indiana Community Foundation), President of BAGI (Builders Association of Greater Indianapolis), Legacy Fund Board Chair, President of the Connor Prairie Advisory Board, a Board Member of the Chamber of Commerce of Indianapolis, the creator and implementer of MAGIC (Metropolitan Association of the Greater Indianapolis Communities) and supported the establishment of the Hamilton County Economic Development Corporation. He was also a long time member of St. Luke’s United Methodist Church. George received the Carmel Rotary Citizen of the Year Award for efforts in the community. He received the Michael A. Carroll Award for exhibiting qualities of determination, humility, and devotion to the Central Indiana community, and he also received the Pillar of the Community Award for Carmel, Indiana. George enjoyed ADVENTURE! He traveled to six continents, lived in Germany for two years, climbed to the highpoints of 49 states, and enjoyed bare boating (sailing). He power-boated 7,000 miles, encircling the East Coast, the Gulf of Mexico, the Mississippi River, and the Great Lakes. He was an avid reader, loved navigation and studied history. He enjoyed an annual golf trip with friends, JUNTO, and Funsters (group of couples that have met monthly for 54 years). George was an optimist, creative, an out-of-the-box thinker, insatiably curious, a risk taker, and applied the “ready, fire, aim” approach to life. His enthusiasm for other’s passions was contagious as he effortlessly mentored others. His irreproachable integrity was known by all who knew him. This was what mattered to George. The love George conveyed to his family was his greatest priority. He is survived by his wife of 57 years, Jane Brosius Sweet, "Greatest person ever! Love of my life!" Sister: Mary White (husband Stan White). Two children: P. Scott Sweet (wife Ann) and Maryjane Sweet. Four grandchildren: Maggie Sweet, Julia Sweet, Kayla Sweet Behforouz, and Stella Sweet Behforouz, In lieu of flowers, please consider contributions to his favorite charity, the Central Indiana Community Foundation (In honor of George Sweet): 615 North Alabama, Suite 300, Indianapolis, Indiana, 46204. George’s funeral service will take place at St. Luke’s United Methodist Church on Saturday, November 20th at 4:00pm. (100 West 86th Street, Indianapolis, Indiana, 46260, Robertson Chapel, enter door #6). George desired that people have a party celebrating his life. We are honoring his wish by inviting all to a casual dinner of his favorite foods and celebrating him with some stories. This event will take place at the Ritz Charles immediately following the church service (12156 N. Meridian Street, 46032). Please RSVP with the names of the guests attending to [email protected]. The funeral service will be live streamed at stlukesumc.com\funeral. We ask that all who attend the church service and dinner celebration be fully vaccinated, and we recommend masks. Thank you.