George J. Fergades

    George J. Fergades, 82, a resident of Davenport, Iowa died on Saturday, June 29, 2024, at the Davenport Lutheran Home following an extended illness.

    Funeral services will be held at 12:00 P.M. on Friday, July 5, 2024, at Asbury United Methodist Church in Bettendorf. Visitation will be from 10:00 A.M. to 12:00 P.M. on Friday at the church. The burial will be in Pine Hill Cemetery in Davenport. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Bettendorf Lions Club, Asbury United Methodist Church or the Parkinson’s Disease Foundation. McGinnis-Chambers Funeral Home of Bettendorf is assisting the family with arrangements.

    He was born on April 1, 1942, in Sheboygan, Wisconsin, the son of John and Mary (Guiden) Fergades. After graduating from high school in Sheboygan, he enlisted in the Air Force and after 4 years of faithful service, was honorably discharged in 1964. He then attended the Milwaukee School of Engineering, earning a BS degree in Electrical Engineering. George later earned his MBA from St. Ambrose University in Davenport.

    On July 15, 1972, he was united in marriage to Jane Kauzlarich in Indianola, Iowa.

    He began his career with Martin Marietta which became Davenport Cement and then, LaFarge Corporation from which he retired. Most of his working years were spent in Davenport with a few years in Michigan and Oklahoma.

     He was a lifelong member of IEEE serving on many committees. He was also a member of the Bettendorf Lions Club and Asbury United Methodist Church.

     After retirement, he and Jane returned to the Quad-Cities where he enjoyed a dining-out group which had been together for over 45 years. He also enjoyed his weekly golf group and several regular breakfast gatherings.

    His favorite joy was to be with his family and the many traditions that came with the holidays. For many years, the family enjoyed summer trips to Minnesota and in the winter, skiing vacations were always a favorite activity. He will be very much missed by his family and friends.

    Those left to honor his memory include his wife, Jane; his son, Michael of Davenport; his daughter, Laura (Dan) Milburn of Bettendorf; his grandchildren, Silas and Thea Milburn; and his nephew, David (Dayna) Dechent.

    George was preceded in death by his sister, Kally (Richard) Dechent, and by his parents.

    Condolences may be expressed to the family by viewing his obituary at www.McGinnis-Chambers.com.