DEERFIELD - George E. Ball, age 85, of Deerfield, passed away on Monday, Sept. 5, 2022, at the VA Hospital. He was born on Oct. 10, 1936, in Van Buren, Ark., the son of George and Janice (Hutchison) Ball.

George proudly served in the U.S. Air Force in Korea. Upon his honorable discharge he was stationed at Truax Field.

George was united in marriage to the love of his life, Marlene Lindgren, on July 13, 1957, and they recently celebrated their 65th wedding anniversary. He worked in the body shop for Kayser Ford for 37 years, retiring in 1994.

George was a member of Messiah Lutheran Church. He volunteered for the Cottage Grove Fire Department since 1971. George was a charter member of the Cottage Grove Lions Club, and a charter member of the Cottage Grove Snowmobile Club since 1971. He was also a member of the VFW Post No. 7591 and American Legion Post No. 248. George went on the Badger Honor Flight, one of the highlights of his life. He enjoyed traveling, entertaining, cooking and canning. George especially loved spending time with his family and friends playing Euchre, boating, fishing, snowmobiling and gambling-where he was lucky at the Casino.

George is survived by his wife, Marlene; sons, Craig (Debra) Ball and Jeffrey (Carolyn) Ball; daughter, Diana Hurd; seven grandchildren, Gavin (Amy) Ball, Tanya (Troy) Wiedenbeck, Kailee (Branden) Furseth, Jarod Ball, Connor (fiancée, McKenna Maniaci) Ball, Lucas Hurd and Briana Hurd; great-grandchildren, Rocky, Ryker and Ronan Ball, Landin and Lovelyn Wiedenbeck, and Millie and Clara Furseth. He was preceded in death by his parents; son-in-law, Steven Hurd; and three brothers and two sisters.

A memorial service will be held at GUNDERSON EAST FUNERAL AND CREMATION CARE, 5203 Monona Drive, Madison, at 11 a.m. on Friday, Sept. 9, 2022, with the Rev. Jeff Vanden Heuvel presiding. Visitation will be held at the funeral home from 9 a.m. until the time of the service on Friday. Memorials may be gifted in George’s name to a charity of the donor’s choice. Online condolences may be made at www.gundersonfh.com.

Gunderson East
Funeral & Cremation Care
5203 Monona Drive
(608) 221-5420

George Ball

October 10, 1936 - September 05, 2022

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