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1919 - 2007
 Dr. George H. Stuewer age 87 of Greenville died Monday June 4, 2007 at the home of his daughter Pam in Gowen. He was born in Howard City on August 12, 1919 the son of Reinhold and Mary F. Kohn Stuewer. George was a graduate of Howard City High School, Michigan State College and the Michigan State School of Veterinarian Medicine.
He was a veterinarian in Greenville since 1947, a member of the Greenville Rotary, the Greenville Country Club, a former city councilman, library board member, a mentor at Cedar Crest school, the American Legion Post # 101 of Greenville and the First United Methodist Church.
He served in the US Army during WW II along with three of his brothers and one sister. While stationed at Camp Claiborne, Louisiana he married Mary F. Graves on March 12, 1944. They were married for 59 years when she died on March 30, 2003 after several years of his loving care-giving for her. He was a loyal Michigan State Fan and loved his golfing and his veterinarian practice in Greenville and community.
George was the last of the Stuewer children as six brothers and three sisters have preceded him in death.
He is survived by his children; Susan Stuewer of Gaylord, Pamela and Robert Hemmes of Gowen, Donald Stuewer of Hurt, Virginia, his grandchildren; Bradley and Dana Bensinger of Gaylord, Adam Bensinger of Edwards, Colorado, Jesse and Ben Crouse of Carson City, Nathan Stuewer and Emma Stuewer of Gaylord, his great grandchildren, Sadie Crouse and Ty Bensinger, his wife’s family, Virginia and Tom Thomasma of Glen Lake, Dorothy and Leonard Smith of White Cloud, Kay Katt of Essexville and Peter Graves of Muskegon and many nieces and nephews.
Memorial services will be held on Friday at 11 AM from the First United Methodist Church, Greenville with Rev. Ted Bailey officiating. Burial will be in Rest Haven Memory Gardens, Belding. Visitation will be Thursday from 6-8 PM at Hurst Funeral Home. Memorial contributions may be given to First United Methodist Church, Wakenhut Music Ministry or Hospice |
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There are currently 9 condolences.
Erik Kirknel, Denmark
kirknel@post.cybercity.dk
Friday November 2, 2007 at
7:25 AM
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I met George and his family when I studied at MSU in 1967-1968. Our family droved through Greenville, and met one of George daughters outside a church, I dont't recall her name. Anyway, its a long story, but we were invited to the Steuwers residence, we stayed in their home overnight and were treated extremely friendly. It was a warm family. For the first time we were exposed to the famous american hospitality! Later on, the same daughter visited us in Copenhagen. My family have been travelling in US the last three years, 3-4 months every year, and I have tried to find the family Steuwer but with no luck. Finally, 6 months after George died, I found this website. -- My thoughts and prayers goes to his family, he has allways been in our hearts.
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John Glerum
Wednesday June 13, 2007 at
10:06 PM
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Dear Susie, Pam and Don,
So sorry to hear about your father's death. My thoughts and prayers go out to you and your families.
I reflect often on growing up in Greenville and your Dad is one of the finest, nicest gentleman that I have had the good fortune of knowing. I really appreciated him at a crucial time in my life when I was searching for how I wanted to be when I grew up.
He really was an inspiration for me and served as a tremendous role model.
The picture of him in the golf cart and his smile is exactly how I will always remember him.
You have so many reasons to be proud of your Dad and I know they all will help you through the days to come.
God bless,
John Glerum
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Joe Kulas
Monday June 11, 2007 at
11:40 PM
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Pam,
I am so sorry to read of your father's passing. Although it has been many years since I last saw him, I remember him as a very nice man and a real professional. My thoughts and condolences go out to you, Susie & Don.
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Nona Russell
Saturday June 9, 2007 at
1:31 PM
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Dear Susie, Pam and Don,
Nita sent the news of your sad loss on to me. Your father was a good man and was very kind to our family. I hope you had a lot of good time with him and that he had a gentle passing. As another "adult orphan" myself, I understand the special sense a loss that others who still have a parent or two cannot fathom. Trust that the happy memories will sustain you and the love of your friends and family will provide comfort.
I remember you all with affection, Nona
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Cullen Wheelock
Friday June 8, 2007 at
5:13 PM
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Dear Susie, Pam and Donnie,
I will always remember your dad as one of the kindest people I knew as a child. Your family will always be in my heart. I know this must be a difficult time for all. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
Cully
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Dawn (Russell) Castle
Friday June 8, 2007 at
1:17 AM
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Dear Susie, Pam and Don --
My sister, Nita, informed me of the passing of your father. My thoughts and prayers are with you. May God comfort and sustain you in the difficult days ahead.
-- Your friend, Dawn
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charles &claudiafaery
Thursday June 7, 2007 at
1:22 PM
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sorry to lose one of greenvilles finest citizens and true friend. you will be missed.
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Dennis and Diana Antonelli
Wednesday June 6, 2007 at
12:37 PM
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Our deepest sympathies go out to all the Stuewer Family. George was a good hearted, fun loving man. I have many fond memories of him from spending time at my stepdad's farm to MSU football games, and sharing his "delicacy" at one meal. Not sure I'll ever forgive him and Don for doing that to me ;). But all in good fun. He will be missed, but never forgotten. Your all in our thoughts and prayers.
Love Dennis and Diana
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John Higgins
Tuesday June 5, 2007 at
7:08 PM
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I will always remember DR. coming to my dad's farm when I was a kid. We always wanted those plastic things he used to inject medicine into the cows teats. They made great squirt guns. I remember him saying "you won't squirt your dad will you?" Then we would laugh and say no. We had more fun with those things. I still remember that old Studebaker he drove for years.
Love
John Higgins
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