George Struck

George Struck, 82, of Rock Springs passed away Nov. 24 at his home. He was a longtime resident of Rock Springs. He was born on Dec. 25, 1931 in Casper, the son of the late William and Freda Struck. Struck attended schools in Superior and St. Anthony's in Casper and graduated from Natrona High School in 1950. He married Georgia Fay Warfel Struck on April 21, 1956 in Casper. Struck was a United States Navy veteran of the Korean Conflict. He served from May 30, 1950 until April 15, 1954 when he was honorably discharged. He was employed as a mechanic and a salesman at Morgantown Machine and retired in 2000. Struck was a member of Holy Spirit Catholic Community. His interests included camping, hunting, fishing and he loved the outdoors. Following his retirement, he took care of his disabled son David. He was a proud Wyoming native and enjoyed being with his children and grandchildren outdoors. Survivors include his wife, Georgia Fay Struck of Rock Springs; one son, Dan Struck of Rock Springs; three daughters, Susan Nichols and husband Steve, Bonnie Legerski and husband Bob, all of Rock Springs, and Terri Redman and husband Steve of Layton, Utah; three grandsons, Matt Legerski and wife Meagan, Phillip Trujillo-Nichols and Dan Nichols and wife Sarah; one granddaughter Kristin Legerski Doerr and husband Jason; three great-grandchildren Ava Doerr, Addison Doerr and Sadie Nichols. Honorary Pallbearers are Bob Johnson, Willie Johnson, George Bullington, Les Bullington and Tom Bullington. He was preceded in death by his parents and one son, David Struck. Cremation will take place and a mass of Christian Burial will occur at 11 a.m. Monday, at Saints Cyril and Methodius Catholic Church, 633 Bridger Avenue, Rock Springs, Wyoming. A vigil service with rosary will be recited at 5 p.m. Sunday at Vase Funeral Chapel in Rock springs. Friends may call at Vase Chapel Sunday one hour prior to the rosary and on Monday at the church, one hour prior to services.