George Held Obituary

George F. Held

January 23, 1932 - October 26, 2024

George F. Held, 92, joined his Savior in his heavenly home on October 26, 2024 with family by his side.

A memorial service will be held on Saturday November 2, 2024 at 2 p.m. at Bethany Lutheran Church in Hustisford, Wisc. with Pastor Jonathan Loescher officiating. Family and friends are invited to gather from 12 p.m. to the time of the service for visitation. Following the service, a graveside service with military honors will occur at Hustisford Cemetery. Memorials, if desired, can be directed to Bethany Lutheran Church and School. Hafemeister Funeral Home and Cremation Service of Watertown is serving the family. Online condolences may be left at www.HafemeisterFH.com.

George Francis Held was born on January 23, 1932 to George and Mary (Kruse) Held in Hartford. After graduating from Hustisford High School, he served in the United States Air Force during the Korean War. On April 30, 1955 he married Corinne Zastrow and were blessed with 49 years of marriage. He worked at John Deere Horicon Works and retired after 28 years. George married the former Norma Teuteberg on October 19, 2008 and enjoyed spending many winters together in Arizona.

George was a man of deep faith. He was on the church council and was an elder at Bethany Lutheran Church for many years. George was also very passionate about baseball. He was a pitcher in the Rock River League and was inducted into the Rock River League Hall of Fame. He also coached legion baseball and made sure he never missed watching a Milwaukee Brewer's game. George was also involved in his community serving as treasurer for the Town of Hustisford and helped to found the Sinissippi Trail Hawks Snowmobile Club. George loved to spend time with his family and friends at his property on Lake Sharon. He also enjoyed deer hunting with his three sons, watching his grandchildren play sports and cherished the time he spent with his great-grandchildren. He was quick to share a joke and will be remembered for his witty sense of humor.

George is survived by his wife, Norma Held of North Prairie; his children, Brian (Barbara) Held of Horicon, Steven Held of Wautoma, and Jan (Kim) Held of Florida; his four stepsons, Jeffrey (Victoria) Teuteberg of Palmyra, Kevin Teuteberg of Waukesha, Curtis Teuteberg of North Prairie, and Bruce Teuteberg of Dousman. George's grandchildren, Kari Billings, Shawn (Jackie) Held, Nathan (Jessica) Held, Chelsie (Matt) Rehse, Britney (fiancée Sam Walker) Held, and Taylor (Casey) Wyllie; four great-grandchildren, Brody Billings, Maddie Held, and Calvin and Dominic Rehse; five step-grandchildren, five step-great-grandchildren; and two step-great-great-grandchildren. George is also survived by sister, Mary Ann Zingsheim; sisters-in-law, Judy Held and Mary Zastrow as well as nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.

George was preceded in death by his parents; his first wife, Corinne; siblings, Delia (Harry) Konieczny, Ray (Mildred) Held, Wally (Louise) Held, Loretta (Joe) Kreuser, Harold Held; brothers-in-law, Richard Zingsheim and Eugene Zastrow; sister-in-law, Margaret Zastrow; and step daughter-in-law, Kathy Teuteberg.