George A. Zeitler, 84, Sherrard, IL passed away on Friday, August 22, 2025 at the University of Iowa Hospital, Iowa City, IA after a long and courageous battle with cancer. Visitation will be from 10-11:30 AM with a funeral service following at 11:30 AM on Tuesday, September 2, 2025 at Wheelan-Pressly Funeral Home and Crematory, Milan. Interment will follow at Rock Island Memorial Park Cemetery. Memorials may be made to the family.

George was born January 10, 1941 to John and Eva (Wangelin) Zeitler in Rock Island, IL. He grew up on a farm near Sherrard. After graduating from Sherrard High School, he enlisted in the US Army Reserves. Following his service, he returned to the family farm where they grew corn, soybeans, and raised livestock. Like many farmers, he wasn't one to retire and was still farming at the time of his passing.

On August 21, 1971 he was united in marriage to Carol Martin at Preemption United Methodist Church. They later had two sons.

George was a member of the Preemption United Methodist Church.  He was a volunteer firefighter for Sherrard for 25 years and also served as a first responder for many years. In his spare time, he enjoyed fishing. He never met a stranger and loved sharing stories with everyone.

He is survived by his sons, Doug (Brenda) Zeitler and Todd (Penny) Zeitler; siblings, Margo (Lyle) Newton, Loren Zeitler, and David Zeitler.

His wife; parents; brother, John "Wally" Zeitler, preceded him in death.

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