George Richard Wieder, age 80, of The Woodlands, Texas passed away on Wednesday, May 24, 2023 due to complications post hip surgery and pulmonary fibrosis. Funeral services will be held at 10 AM on Friday, June 2, 2023 at Dignity Forest Park. The family will receive friends starting at 9:30 AM
George was born on October 23, 1942 in Chicago, Illinois. His parents were George and Agnes Wieder. He was raised with two brothers, Raymond and the late Donald Wieder. George was an amazing father to three children Susan Wieder-Duvall, Mark Wieder, and Carrie Lyons; grandfather to Alyssa Emig, Madysen Lyons, Emily Lyons, Kole Keeshan, and Timothy J. Lyons, II.
George was raised in Chicago. He graduated from Kelly High School in 1960. He participated in many activities including serving as Vice President of Concert Band, Chairman of English Class, Future Engineers of America, Fresh-Soph Football, Dance Band, and Fire Guard. George served in the Army National Guard from 1964-1968.
On September 26, 1970 George married Kay Florence Crouch in Chicago, Illinois. A short time later he moved to Simi Valley, California to work and raise his family. He earned his Bachelor's of Science in Management at Pepperdine University and graduated Cum Laude on August 4, 1979. His primary occupation was financial analyst in business development. He was a dedicated employee in the oil and gas industry for 35 years starting with Sinclair, ARCO, Lyondell, and retiring in 1999 with Lyondell-Citgo.
George lived life to the fullest. Caring for his family was a big part of his life while enjoying photography, wood working, crafting, car restoration, camping, hiking, fishing, dancing, barbeque cooking, model train railroading, golfing, and snow skiing. There was never a recipe that was too complicated and he always enjoyed the challenge of trying new recipes. He was an active member of the Forum community and enjoyed getting the residents involved in crafting and social events. Dad, you will forever be in our hearts.
A memorial service for George will be held Friday, June 2, 2023 from 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM at Forest Park The Woodlands Funeral Home & Cemetery, 18000 Interstate 45 S, The Woodlands, TX 77384, followed by a reception from 11:00 AM to 1:00 PM.
Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.forestparkthewoodlands.com for the Wieder family.
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