George G. Fuelling

George Gerald Fuelling , 84 of Decatur, Indiana passed away Wednesday, October 28, 2020 at Adams Woodcrest in Decatur.

He was born May 19, 1936, in Decatur, Indiana to the late Paul Fuelling and the late Marie K. (Goeglein) Fuelling.

George was united in marriage to Marjorie A. Fryback on July 20, 1958, at St. Peter Lutheran Church, Fuelling and she preceded him in death on June 24, 2002. On May 19, 2004, he married Marilyn (Benien) Davis Fawbush at St. Peter Lutheran Church, Fuelling and she preceded him in death on January 22, 2017.

George was honorably discharged from the United States Air Force, serving during the Berlin Crisis in France. He also served nine years with National Guard.

He was a 1955 graduate of Monmouth High School. He was a faithful member of St. Peter Lutheran Church, Fuelling where he served as a former Deacon and Trustee. He was also a member of American Legion Post #43 in Decatur and a former Root Township, 4-H leader for 10 years.

George was the owner/operator of the Stiefel Grain Elevators in Decatur. He retired in 1999 from Purina Mills in Decatur, after 35 years of service.

He was known for pony rides at his residence and around the community.

George is survived by a son, Paul William (Diana) Fuelling of Decatur, Indiana; son, Louie Alan Fuelling of Monroeville, Indiana; son, Gerald G. (Kellie) Fuelling of Decatur, Indiana; brother, Franklin Fuelling of New Haven, Indiana; brother, Donald (Marian) Fuelling of St Louis Park, Minnesota; sister, Louann Wolfe of Decatur, Indiana; 12 grandchildren; and 13 great-grandchildren and one on the way.

He was preceded in death by a grandson, Lucas Fuelling; two brothers, Clinton P. & Max A. Fuelling, a sister, in infancy Kathryn Fuelling.

A funeral service will be held 11:00 a.m. Monday, November 2, 2020, at St. Peter Lutheran Church, Fuelling with Pastor Leonard Tanksley officiating. Burial will follow at St. Peter Church Cemetery with Military graveside services will be concluded by the American Legion Post #43 Color Guard.

Family and friends will be received 4:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. Sunday, November 1, 2020, at the Zwick & Jahn Funeral Home in Decatur, and on Monday from 10:00 a.m. - 10:45 a.m. at the church.

Preferred memorials are to St. Peter Lutheran Church; SPI School; or The Lutheran Home.

Arrangements are by Zwick & Jahn Funeral Homes in Decatur, Indiana.