George Jacob MAGDECH

1932 ∼ 2006

George J. Magdech, 74, of Kansasville, WI, was called home Monday, April 17th, 2006, at his residence. George was born March 31, 1932, and he was raised in Racine, WI, where he graduated from Park High. He was in the United States Army from July 9, 1953, until his honorable discharge on July 6, 1956. He received the National Defense Service Medal. He attended University of Wisconsin-Madison where he earned degrees in Electrical Engineering and Business Administration. He later pursued his master's degree at Northwestern University in Evanston, IL. On June 27, 1964, he married Karen Dawn Solovey at Bethany Lutheran Church in Kenosha, WI. He resided throughout Wisconsin employed as an executive at such companies as Danfoss Electronics, Koss Corp. and Gould Corp., where he was Vice President of Manufacturing. He later became President of Logical Products in Gurnee, IL, retiring in September of 2000. He especially enjoyed fishing at his treasured cabin in Ontario. He also enjoyed golfing, flying, lawn mowing and gardening, pets and old movies. He was a Sci-Fi enthusiast and an avid reader. He is survived by his wife, Karen of Kansasville; his three children, Michele Kamper of Milwaukee, WI, Michael Magdech of Kansasville, WI, and MerriAnne Magdech of Kansasville, WI; a sister, Helen Chambers of Racine, WI; and two grandchildren, Billy and Benjamin Kamper of Milwaukee, WI. Funeral services will be held on Friday, April 21st, at Proko Funeral Home at 1:00 pm with full military honors. Visitation will be held on Thursday at Proko Funeral Home from 5:00 pm until 8:00 pm. In lieu of flowers, memorials to Beautiful Savior Lutheran Church, 2312 E. Sand Lake Road, Lindenhurst, IL 60046, would be greatly appreciated by the family.Proko Funeral Home & Crematory5111-60th StreetKenosha, WI 53144Phone: (262) 654-3533www.prokofuneralhome.com

Condolences

Megan
Dear Michele, Karen and family,I truly believe that George is smiling down on all of you, admiring your strength, fortitude, and goodness now, and over the past months.Michele, I had no idea your Dad had degrees in electrical engineering and business administration, then went on for a Masters at NU too! You must be very proud of all he has accomplished in his lifetime, including being a member of a very loving family.
Erhardt Jessen
Dear Karen and family.I was very sad to learn that George has passed away.Throughout our several years of cooperation at Danfoss, I learnt to appreciate George`s always friendly and open mind.Touring Europe with Karen and George and the rest of the Danfoss management team added to my impression of George as a very amicable person.
Chad
The day he turned 74 I asked George about his favorite birthdays. Smiling the entire time he told me about his 50th. This is one of many memories of George that I will always cherish. God Bless.
Kim Niedfeldt
Dear Family and Friends of George Magdech,On behalf of Danfoss, we would like to offer you our sympathy and will keep you in our thoughts and prayers.