George K. Soulliere

George died Thursday, October 2, 2014 at the Golden Living Center in Columbus.

George K. Soulliere was born March 30, 1927 in Platte Center, Nebraska to George E. and Anna (Micek) Soulliere. He graduated from Platte Center High School in 1947 and attended Barber School. George served in the U.S. Navy during WWII from December 1944 - July 1946 in the South Pacific attaining the rank of Fireman 1st Class. On May 3, 1958 He was united in marriage to Betty J. Ignarski at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Platte Center. George barbered in Platte Center and Columbus for 43 years. He was a member of St. Joseph Church where he served on the Church Council and as an usher. He was a 69 year member of the American Legion Parry Post #263 in Platte Center serving as Past Commander and on the firing squad until his health declined. George enjoyed fishing, reading and spending time with his family.

He is survived by:

Daughter: Kim (Mike) Langan of Columbus, NE
Son: Jeff (Deanna) Soulliere of Columbus, NE
Son: Brian Soulliere of Platte Center, Ne
Grandchildren: Craig Langan of Omaha, NE; Troy Langan of Columbus, NE; Amanda Soulliere of Omaha, NE; Abbie Soulliere of Omaha, NE; Brett Soulliere of College Station, TX; Kassidy Soulliere of Columbus, NE; Denae (Travis) Buel of Lincoln, NE; Bobbie (Joseph) Thiemann of Columbus, NE; Lucas Martin of Lincoln, NE
Great Grandchildren: Brynn Thiemann, Merrick Thiemann, Emersyn Buel and Lainey Buel
Sister-in-law: Val Steiner of Columbus, NE

He was preceded in death by:

Parents: George Soulliere and Anna Soulliere-Newquist
Wife: Betty J. Soulliere
Brothers: Edward, Everett and John Soulliere
Sister: Evelyn Kurtenbach

Memorials may be directed to the Donor's Choice