Service Details
A celebration of his life will be held in the funeral home on Friday, December 2nd, at 11:00 a.m. with Rev. William Dietzler officiating. Visitation will be in the funeral home that same day from 10:00 a.m. until the time of the service. Burial will be in Holy Family Cemetery Friday, December 2nd at 3:00 p.m.
Memorial Suggestions
In lieu of flowers, the family has suggested memorials to the West Racine Kiwanis Scholarship Fund c/o Mary Sue Langendorf, 4315 Lathrop Ave, Racine, WI 53403.
George S. Stolp passed away on November 13, 2022. He was born in Kenosha on November 24, 1930, the son of the late George and Harriet (nee Williams) Stolp.
George graduated from Mary D. Bradford High School in 1948. He worked for two years before starting college. He earned a BS in 1954 and an MS in 1955 from the University of Wisconsin – Stout. He served in the US Army 3rd Armored Division in both Germany and the US from 1955 to 1957. George began teaching at McKinley Junior High School in 1957. He taught mostly science and industrial education classes, ending his career as the eighth-grade science person on the Light House team. George also taught summer drivers education classes for many years, including starting an adult driver education program in 1957 in Milwaukee. He had the thrill of working with many fantastic students. On October 17, 1959, George was united in marriage to LeeEllen (Bartel) Stolp, who preceded him in death on April 19, 2021. George was an active member of Kiwanis Club of West Racine for 20 years and was known as the keeper of the popcorn machine. He was a member of the Johnson Park Retired Men’s Golf league for more than a dozen years. George enjoyed riding his bike and rode the Elroy-Sparta Bike Trail every year on Memorial Day weekend for 48 years, accompanied by family and friends. George liked to teach and build, and he loved spending his time taking care of the things and people around him. He will always be remembered for his gentleness and infectious smile.
Surviving George are his four daughters and sons-in-law, Keri (David) Fisher, Joleen (Benjamin) August, Sandra (John) Wood, and Georgia (Rick) Holaus; grandchildren, Christopher (Julie) Fisher, Melissa (Daniel) Nelson, Erin (Zachary) Carson, Alexander August, Nicole (Jorge) Zamarripa, James Serum-Wood, Addison Wood, Harrison Wood, Bradyn Holaus, Teagan Holaus and Devin Holaus, and great-grandchildren, Naomi and Abigail Fisher, Anaiah and Adley Nelson, August and Calvin Carson, Joseph Cuellar and Graciela Zamarripa. He is also survived by many extended family members and wonderful close friends who all loved him dearly.
Mary Manley (former Executive Assistant at Primrose) says
George called me in early November to update me on his health.
He wanted to say goodbye & thank me for all I did for him, Lee, & Primrose residents. I still keep a precious note he wrote me when I helped him with a car problem.
That is the picture of the kind and thoughtful man he was.
My sympathies to his family that he loved so much and was so grateful for..
Scott Stonecipher says
George was one of the nicest people I ever met. I enjoyed talking with him at Primrose.
My condolences to the Family.
Katherine C. Olle says
I have wonderful memories of George and Lee’s time we all spent at Primrose Retirement Community. My sincere sympathies to his family. George always had a smile for everyone even during is illness. Will always remember George and Lee.
Cody Kordus-Primrose Employee says
George was an incredible guy who always was someone’s best friend. He will forever be remembered for his love shown towards his wife, Lee. Take care George, you are with the love of your life forever now.
Kadee Markham- Paap says
Keri and family, I am so sorry to see dear Mr. Stolp has passed away. He was one of my most favorite science teachers at McKinley. He always was a kind and caring man. Not only was he a great teacher, he was a also wonderful father. It shows in how awesome his kids grew up into the amazing people they are. My prayers are with your family.
Sharon Kuzel (Forrest) says
We were thinking about George today on Father’s Day and found this. I loved spending time with them and have many fond memories. We would always call on our way to Door County when we got in the Racine area we were blessed to know such a wonderful human love to all.