George Koons, age 95 of Shawano, passed away on Tuesday, October 20, 2020. George was born on December 6, 1924 in Monroe, Iowa, to the late Orville and Ethel (Ackley) Koons. He went on to proudly serve his country in the United States Navy during the WWII era. George attended Purdue University for electrical engineering training while serving his country. He went on to further his education by attending Drake University graduating with a major in Sociology and his master's degree in education. On July 11, 1945 George was united in marriage to Joyce C. Bird in San Francisco, CA.  In 1964 George and Joyce moved to Shawano. Joyce preceded George in death on May 15, 2018 after 72 years of marriage. George was Director of elementary education for all of Shawano County for 7 years and Principal for Wittenberg Public Schools for 8 years. George is a member of Church on the Hill in Shawano. He was a member of the Shawano Masonic Lodge #170, Wisconsin State Education Association, Elementary School Principal Association, and Odd Fellows. His past times included playing golf and reading. George was known as a great educator who affected thousands of young people, preparing them for life. He will be dearly missed by all who knew and loved him.

George is survived by a niece Doris Fettorolf of Dixon, Illinois.

He was preceded in death by his parents; wife of 72 years, Joyce; daughters, Sheila C. Koons and Linda J. Porter; and brother, Clyde E. Koons.

A Masonic graveside service for George will be held at 1:30 pm on Friday, November 6, 2020 at Woodlawn Cemetery.  Military rites will be conducted by the Shawano American Legion Post #117.