George Thilmony, age 75, of Valley City passed away Sept. 1, 2016 at his residence.<\/p>\n
A Funeral Mass will be celebrated at 11 AM Wednesday, Sept. 7, 2016 at St. Catherine’s Catholic Church in Valley City with Msgr Dennis Skonseng celebrant.<\/p>\n
Visitation will be 5-7 PM Tuesday at the Lerud-Schuldt Funeral Home with a Prayer Service beginning at 7 PM.<\/p>\n
Inurnment will be in Memory Gardens Cemetery.<\/p>\n
George Gregory Thilmony, beloved husband and father, was born March 5, 1941 to John (Jack) Thilmony and Martha (Petersen) Thilmony.<\/p>\n
He attended St. Catherine’s High School.<\/p>\n
On September 23, 1967 he married the love of his life: Anne (Parr) Thilmony of Walhalla, ND.<\/p>\n
George loved family and loved them in the highest regard.<\/p>\n
One of George’s greatest accolades, which he bragged about often, was playing offensive line for the undefeated and unscored upon St. Catherine’s football team.<\/p>\n
His wife Anne cared for him lovingly the last couple of years.<\/p>\n
Through his failing health his family was by his side as “family” was everything to him.<\/p>\n
George is survived by his wife of 48 years, Anne of Valley City, sons Jason of Valley City and Paul of Fargo.<\/p>\n
He is also survived by his sisters Peggy (Lynn) Wilson and Ann (Russell) Johnson both of Valley City and Elaine (Ron) Rateau, Fargo, ND.<\/p>\n
He was preceded in death by his father John, mother Martha, brother Jerome, and a sister June.<\/p>\n
He will rest in eternal peace knowing he was loved by the people who meant the most to him, “Family”.<\/p>\n