George E. Waller, 89, of Freeport formerly of Rock City, died Friday February 6, 2009 at Stephenson Nursing Center in Freeport. Born December 5, 1919 at Durand he was the son of Lee and Lillian (Holland) Waller. He was a 1938 graduate of Durand High School. A U.S. Army Veteran he served from September 25, 1942 until February 25, 1946 in the 742nd Tank Battalion. After 35 yrs of courtship George and Jean Nielander Trimble were married September 20, 1997 at Elizabeth. He was a self employed carpenter and was formerly employed by Bennett Construction, C. Oakley and Telemon Construction of Rockford. He was a member of Indian Grove Country Church of Rock City, Rock Run and Otter Creek Historical Societies and Durand American Legion Post for over 50years. George enjoyed fishing, turtle hunting and puzzles of all kinds.
He is survived by his wife Jean of Freeport; Step daughter Donna (Fred) Hand of Rock Falls; 2 step sons William (Donna) Trimble of Juda, WI, David (Barbara) Trimble of Muscatine, IA; 9 step grandchildren, 17 step great grandchildren; 2 step great great grandchildren; sister Neva Sweet of Durand; many nieces and nephews.
Preceding him in death were parents, step son Bob Trimble, step grandson Brian Cain and one brother Robert.
Visitation will be Monday from 4-7 pm at Daughenbaugh Funeral Home in Dakota.
Funeral service will be held Tuesday 10:00 a.m. at the Indian Grove Country Church at Rock City. Burial will be in the Chapel Hill Memorial Gardens in Freeport with military honors. A memorial has been established in his name.