LTC (Ret) Randy Dale George

LTC (Ret) Randy Dale George, son of John Roger George and Ramona Irene (Sullivan) Meise, was born June 15, 1965 in Oswego, Kansas. He passed away Monday, November 12, 2018 in the Barnes Jewish Hospital of St. Louis, Missouri having attained the age of fifty-three years. Randy grew up in Independence, Kansas where he graduated from high school. Shortly after graduation in 1983, Randy enlisted in the United States Marine Corp and served his country as a Marine until 1991. While serving in the Marines, Randy met the love of his life, Teresa Salilin and they were united in marriage on May 16, 1987 in Independence, Kansas. They were blessed with two children: James Tyrel and Sarah Anne. Randy went on to further his education and attended Pittsburgh State University from 1991-1995 where he earned an Electronics Engineering Degree. While in school, he served in the U.S. Army Reserves and ROTC program. In 1995, Randy was commissioned as 2nd Lieutenant and served his country faithfully in the United States Army until his retirement in 2017. He had attained the rank of Lieutenant Colonel and earned several awards and commendations; some of which include: Afghanistan Campaign Medal w/2 Campaign Stars, Bronze Star Medal, Meritorious Service Medal (5th Award), Joint Service Commendation Medal, Army Commendation Medal (3rd Award), Army Achievement Medal (2nd Award), NATO Medal, Joint Meritorious Unit Award, Meritorious Unit Commendation, Corps Overseas Service Ribbon, USN Sea Service Deployment Ribbon (2nd Award), and Kosovo Campaign Medal w/ Bronze Service Star. His military education includes Chemical Officer Advanced Course, Chemical Officer Basic Course, Combined Arms Service and Staff School, and Command and General Staff College. During his military career he also earned a Master’s degree in Environmental Management from Webster University, Saint Louis. In his spare time, Randy enjoyed doing odd jobs around the house and was known as a house fixer upper, as well as being outdoors while gardening, fishing and hunting. He was an avid collector of coins and antiques and was always looking for the next big treasure, especially with his metal detector. He liked to work on genealogy and traveling abroad. He was currently restoring a 1942 military jeep. But most importantly, his family brought him more joy and he loved spending time with them, especially going to casinos with his wife. Randy leaves to cherish his memory, his wife, Teresa George of St. Robert, MO; two children: James Tyrel George of Colorado Springs, CO and Sarah Anne George of Columbia, MO; his father: John Roger George (Teri) of Independence, KS; his mother: Ramona Irene Meise of Elk City, KS; one brother: Richard George (Diane) of Coffeyville, KS; one sister: Stacey Yakshaw(Brian) of Sycamore, KS; other relativesand friends. Randy was preceded in death by his stepfather, Glenn Meise. Graveside services with military honors were held at 10:00 a.m. Tuesday, November 20, 2018 in the Missouri Veterans Cemetery of Waynesville with Chaplain (CPT) Matthew Burden officiating. Military honors were provided by the United States Army of Fort Leonard Wood, Missouri. Services were under the direction of Memorial Chapels and Crematory of Waynesville / St. Robert. Memorial contributions may be made in memory of LTC (Ret) Randy George and may be left at the funeral home.

LTC (Ret) Randy Dale George

June 15, 1965 - November 12, 2018