Obituary
George Leach Stone, 75, formerly of Wausau, WI died on Sunday, January 3, 2010 at Toulon Health Care Center in Toulon, IL.
Born on June 22, 1934 in Wausau, WI to Mr. and Mrs. Norman S. Stone, he married Mary Louise Fink on February 20, 1960 in Oshkosh, WI.
George is survived by his wife, Mary Fink Stone of Washington, IL. In addition, George will be missed by his two daughters, Lizbeth "Liz" Stone of Louisville, KY, and Jennifer Tallman of Washington, IL, Jim Tallman, M.E. Delano and all his other dearest family and friends. He was preceded in death by his parents and one brother, Norman S. Stone.
George received his Bachelor's Degree from the University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh and earned the CPCU professional designation in the insurance industry. He worked at Wausau Insurance from 1959 to 1994, where he was a Vice President of Broker Operations.
A faithful and humble servant of the Lord, George was an elder at the First Presbyterian Church in Wausau, WI. He also was a former president of the Performing Arts Foundation in Wausau, and former president of Crossroads. He was a member of the Wausau Club and the Wausau Country Club. George was also a devout Mason and Past Master of the Masonic Lodge in Wausau, WI. In addition, he served as an active Shriner.
Cremation rites will be accorded and a memorial visitation will be from 4-6 pm Wednesday, January 6, 2010 at Deiters Funeral Home and Crematory in Washington, IL. Local services will be private. A memorial service and inurnment will be in Wausau, WI at a later date.