George Stankevich

Stankevich, George E. MADISON-George E. Stankevich, age 84, died on Wednesday, Feb. 24, 2010, at St. Mary's Hospital in Madison, surrounded by his loving family. George was born on Dec. 8, 1925, in Milwaukee, the only son of George A. and Rose (Rosnik) Stankevich. At age 17, he was drafted into the United States Naval Air Corps, having proudly served his country during World War II. He was united in marriage to Ella Louise Keenan in 1949, after meeting at a veteran's dance. They danced together for 60 years. In 1963, "Let George Do It!" became his nickname as he started a 40 plus year business in the Madison area, ServiceMaster. He traveled the world with the many friends and family that came through his affiliation with ServiceMaster. George was a lifelong member of St. Bernard Catholic Church, where he graduated from grade school. He was a longtime member of the Elks Club and the East Side Business Men's Club. Family was George's life. He loved his wife, Louise dearly; his children, Marcia Stankevich, who preceded him in death in 2008, David (Geri) Stankevich, and Carol Stankevich-Rolfe; grandchildren, Kelly (Brian) Tetting, Ryan Smith, Adam Stankevich, Christopher Smith, Ashley Rolfe, Steve Stankevich, Emily Rolfe and Max Rolfe; great-grandchildren, Braden and Ethan Tetting. He is further survived by many lifelong friends. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at ST. BERNARD CATHOLIC CHURCH, 2450 Atwood Ave., Madison, at 11:30 a.m. on Saturday, Feb. 27, 2010, with Monsignor Michael Hippee presiding. Burial will be at Highland Memory Gardens, with military rites. Visitation will be at the church from 10 a.m. until the time of the service on Saturday."Husband, Dad, Grandpa - you were the sunshine in our lives. We will miss you forever." Cemetery: Burial will be at Highland Memory Gardens, with military rites. Visitation: Visitation will be at the church from 10 a.m. until the time of the service on Saturday. Service: A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at ST. BERNARD CATHOLIC CHURCH, 2450 Atwood Ave., Madison, at 11:30 a.m. on Saturday, Feb. 27, 2010, with Monsignor Michael Hippee presiding.