George Colling

George Martin Colling, died Tuesday, June 20, 2006 at the Cambridge Manor. He was 84 years old.

George was born on August 20, 1921, at McCook to Bernard N. and Helen (Kennedy) Colling. He attended rural school District 47 southeast of McCook

He entered the US Navy on July 28, 1942, where he served aboard the #680 Sub-Chaser off the east coast of the United States during World War II. He served as the ship’s cook. He was honorably discharged on December 4, 1945. After his discharge, he returned to Frontier County where he farmed until his retirement.

George was a member of St. Patrick’s Catholic Church.

Preceding him in death were his parents, Bernard and Helen Colling; five brothers, Harlan and wife, Rosemary, Jerald, Frank, Gene, and John Colling; one sister, Helen and her husband, Fred Martin; and two brothers-in-law, Anton Blume and Raymond Ritter.

Survivors include his two brothers, Richard Colling and wife, Alfreda, and Joseph Colling and wife, Eileen, all of McCook; two sisters, Catherine Blume of McCook and Bernadine Ritter of Russell, KS; two sisters-in-law, Mary Colling of McCook and Dorothy Colling of Omaha; numerous nephews, nieces, relatives and a host of friends.

Memorials may be given in his name.

Rosary was Thursday at Carpenter Breland Chapel. Mass of Christian Burial was Friday, June 23, 2006, 10:30 a.m. at St. Patrick’s Catholic Church with Father Paul Colling officiating. Burial took place in Calvary Cemetery.

Carpenter Breland Funeral Home of McCook was in charge of the arrangements.

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