George Hubert Zurmely, 93 of Chapman, Kansas passed away November 25, 2022. He was born September 25, 1929 in Detroit, Kansas to Lawrence Hubert and Alice Reba (Poor) Zurmely. George grew up in the Chapman area, attended the local schools and graduated from Dickinson County High School in Chapman. After graduating from high school he worked at the Union Pacific Railroad as a laborer. He later went on to serve in the United States Navy for three years. He was united in marriage to Alberta Belle Greenwood on March 4, 1955. She preceded him in death January 18, 2020. George worked for Ft. Riley Civil Services in the housing department and transportation.
George is survived by his five daughters, Debora Kay Fowler; Frances Marie Baldwin; Katherine Elizabeth Zsoka; Susan Dianne Marten and Mary Ann Cairns and one son, George Dwight Zurmely. Seventeen grandchildren and numerous great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, wife and two sisters, Cecilia and Frances.
Mass of Christian Burial will be 10:00 a.m., Wednesday, November 30, 2022 at St. Michael’s Catholic Church in Chapman with Fr. Peter O’Donnell as Celebrant. Burial will follow at St. Patrick’s Catholic Cemetery in Chapman. Parish Rosary will be recited Tuesday evening at the church at 5:00 p.m., with visitation to follow. The family suggests memorials be given to the Wounded Warrior Foundation. Memorials may be dropped off or mailed to Londeen-Overlease Funeral Chapel, PO Box 411 Chapman, Kansas 67431.