Thomas Edward George, 67, of Jefferson City, passed away at St. Peter's Hospital in Helena on Jan. 28, 2014.  

He was born on Aug. 24, 1946, to Leo and Theresa (Schmaus) George in Sisseton, S.D. He graduated from Effington High School in 1964. 

Tom was a navigation system technician in the United States Air Force where he retired after 23 years of service to our country. While in the service he met the love of his life, Gabriele, and they were married on Oct. 11, 1968, in Bitburg, Germany. 

Tom loved fishing, camping, hunting, telling jokes and making people laugh. But most of all, he loved to spend time with his family.

Tom is survived by his wife of 45 years, Gabriele; children, Theresa Sanders, Ron George and Thomas George; siblings, Betty Dykes, Craig and Ellen George, Shirley Murray, Jon and Punkin George, Keith and Ginny George, Richie and Kathy George, Brenda Nerpel, and Lynette and Don Brass, sister-in-law, Delores George; seven grandchildren; six great-grandchildren; numerous nieces and nephews. 

He was preceded in death by his parents, Leo and Theresa George; brothers, Buddy George and Fran George; and sisters, Phyllis Blomquist and Barbara George.

A funeral service will be at 1 p.m., Wednesday, Feb. 5, at Retz Funeral Home. A military honor graveside service will follow the service at the Montana State Veterans Cemetery, Fort Harrison. A reception will follow at the Knights of Columbus Hall, 1867 N. Washington Street, Helena. 

To offer a condolence or share a memory of Tom, please visit www.retzfuneralhome.com.