George Single was born to George and Anna (Knapiek) Single on December 30, 1923 at Spangler, Pennsylvania.  He graduated from high school in Gary, Indiana.  He served in the Army Air Corp during World War II.  He was a radioman and gunner on a B-29.

On September 27, 1943 he married Mary Naber at Salinas, Kansas.  After his discharge form the service the couple lived in Fort Dodge, Mason City and Spirit Lake.  George worked as an electrical sales representative.

George died unexpectedly, Thursday, January 3, 2008 at the Avera Mckennan Hospital in Sioux Falls at 84 years of age.

He was a member of St. Mary’s Catholic Church, American Legion, and the Knights of Columbus.  He enjoyed hunting, fishing, and was a WWII buff.

Left to cherish his memory is his wife of 64 years, Mary Single of Spirit Lake; son George Richard Single of Anderson, South Carolina; daughters, Mary Sweeney of Spirit Lake and Debra Jonas of Troy, Michigan; seven grandchildren and one great grandchild.
     
He was preceded in death by his parents; brother, William and sisters, Mary and Veronica.

IN MEMORY OF
George Single
December 30, 1923
December 3, 2008

MASS OF CHRISTIAN BURIAL
St. Mary’s Catholic Church
Monday, January 7, 2008    10:30 A.M.

PRESIDING
Fr. James Smith

MUSIC
Wilma Clauson, Organist
Gaylene Rolling, Cantor

PALLBEARERS
Don Breuker
Gene Naber
Allan Jonas
Joe Single
Eric Jonas
Ron Ziegman

INTERMENT
St. Margaret’s Cemetery
Spirit Lake, Iowa