Open Full Navigation
Rensselaer - 403 N. Front St.
(219) 866-5151
Morocco - 101 E. Beaver St.
(219) 866-5151
Bom-Wrapper
We're sorry but the candle you have selected is currenty in the process of being purchased or has just recently been purchased.
Please feel free to select another candle or check back in 15 minutes to see if the candle you have selected has been released for purchase.
Thank you.
Okay
We're sorry but there are no candles available for lighting.
Thank you.
Ok
You have already begun a candle purchase session. If you would like to continue with your current candle choice please click "Continue" otherwise please click "Select Another".
Thank you.
Select another
Continue
In Memory of
George Lewis
Polisson
Polisson
1944 - 2014
Click above to light a memorial candle.
Obituary for George Lewis Polisson
George Lewis Polisson, 69, of Rensselaer passed away early Tuesday morning, January 14, 2014, at his home. He was born in Plainfield, NJ April 17, 1944 son of the late Nicholos Polisson and Katherine (Aller) Polisson. After graduating from high school, George joined the U.S. Navy in which he served his country from 1963-1973. He was a First Class Petty Officer, having worked as a cook, as a crew member on an LST and a gunner on a patrol boat in Vietnam, and finished his career as a submariner.
George married his beloved wife of 42 years, Patsy (Redenbaugh) Polisson, on July 3, 1971, in Lansing, IL. He worked 10 years as a burner at Blawknox in East Chicago building U.S. military tanks, and then as a material handler for Talbert Trailer in Rensselaer for over 20 years, retiring in 2009. He was a member of AmVets, VFW, and Bethany Evangelical Free Church of Rensselaer. George served on mission trips with the church. He enjoyed his dogs, yard work and being outdoors.
George is survived by: his loving wife, Patsy Polisson, and two brothers: Nick Polisson (Carole) of Crystal River, FL, and William Polisson (Nancee) of Salem, OR. He was preceded in death by: his parents, one sister and one brother.
Friends may call Thursday, January 16, 2014 from 3-7 p.m. (CST) at Steinke Funeral Home of Rensselaer. Funeral services will be held at Steinke Funeral Home of Rensselaer on Friday, January 17, 2014 at 10:30 a.m. with Pastor Larry B. Hansen officiating. Interment with military rites will follow at Osborne Cemetery. Share memories and condolences online at www.SteinkeFuneralHome.com.
George married his beloved wife of 42 years, Patsy (Redenbaugh) Polisson, on July 3, 1971, in Lansing, IL. He worked 10 years as a burner at Blawknox in East Chicago building U.S. military tanks, and then as a material handler for Talbert Trailer in Rensselaer for over 20 years, retiring in 2009. He was a member of AmVets, VFW, and Bethany Evangelical Free Church of Rensselaer. George served on mission trips with the church. He enjoyed his dogs, yard work and being outdoors.
George is survived by: his loving wife, Patsy Polisson, and two brothers: Nick Polisson (Carole) of Crystal River, FL, and William Polisson (Nancee) of Salem, OR. He was preceded in death by: his parents, one sister and one brother.
Friends may call Thursday, January 16, 2014 from 3-7 p.m. (CST) at Steinke Funeral Home of Rensselaer. Funeral services will be held at Steinke Funeral Home of Rensselaer on Friday, January 17, 2014 at 10:30 a.m. with Pastor Larry B. Hansen officiating. Interment with military rites will follow at Osborne Cemetery. Share memories and condolences online at www.SteinkeFuneralHome.com.
To send flowers to the family or plant a tree in memory of George Lewis Polisson, please visit our Heartfelt Sympathies Store.
Order Flowers
Recently Shared Condolences
-
On behalf of the Unite... (read more)
Recently Lit Memorial Candles
-
We are honored to prov ...(read more)
-
We are so sad to hear ...(read more)
-
Uncle George you were ...(read more)
-
Patsy, I am so sorry f ...(read more)
-
Patsey, please know ou ...(read more)
Recently Shared Stories
-
In 1993,George and Patsy... (read more)
Recently Shared Photos