George D. Ovans, age 92, of Gresham, passed away on Sunday, April 19, 2015 in Shawano. George was born on December 13, 1922 in Dorchester, to the late James and Lucille (Boyle) Ovans. He enlisted in the United States Army and served as a paratrooper during WWII. George was united in marriage to Bernadine Hoffman on May 23, 1951 in Gresham, she preceded him in death in 1995. George lived in the Gresham area most of his life. He owned and operated a mink farm and worked in construction for many years before his retirement. George was a member of St. Francis Solanus Catholic Church, a former Lions member and a member of the Gresham American Legion Post #390. He enjoyed hunting, fishing and going to Canada with his brothers. George loved spending time with his family, especially his grandchildren. George is survived by his children, Kevin (Laura) Ovans of Clintonville, Julaine Bera of Kaukauna, and Jeanine (William) Hebert of Gresham, seven grandchildren, Loni (Jesse) Glatz, Matthew (Vana) Ovans, Cindy (Tony) Hoier, Leslie (Luke) Bowers, Bill (Andrea) Hebert, Ashley Hebert and Daniel Hebert as well as eight great grandchildren. He is further survived by his sisters, Mary Ewan of Rhinelander and Lucille (Lloyd) Ward of Gresham and sister-in-law, Phyllis Ovans of Spencer. He was preceded in death by his wife Bernadine, one son, Lynn, his parents, as well as four brothers and one sister. Memorial services will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Friday, April 24, 2015 at St. Francis Solanus Catholic Church in Gresham with Rev. David McElroy O.Praem officiating with burial in the church cemetery. Military Rites will be conducted at the cemetery by the Gresham American Legion Post # 390. Visitation will be held on Friday at the church from 9:30 a.m. until the time of the service. Swedberg Funeral Home is assisting the family with the arrangements. The family wishes to thank present and past caregivers at Evergreen Nursing Home and ThedaCare at Home Hospice for the wonderful care of our dad.