George Emil Jennings
February 23, 1925 ~ April 12, 2017
George Emil Jennings, 92, a lifelong resident of Indianapolis, passed away April 12, 2017, at St. Paul Hermitage in Beech Grove. George was born February 23, 1925, to the late Erma (Oeftering) and William P. Jennings.
George graduated from Sacred Heart High School and served two years in the United States Navy during World War II, being stationed at Pearl Harbor. He owned Jennings Meat Market on Clifton Street for many years. He also owned a store in Beech Grove for several years and worked for McFarling Foods until he retired.
George married Maryfrances “Mike” Wendling in November of 1947. They were charter members of St. Mark Catholic Church and spent many years in service to their church family. They were both honored by the Archdiocese of Indianapolis with the Spirit of Service Award in 2010. George was also a member of the Knights of Columbus Council 3660.
George is survived by his wife, Maryfrances “Mike”; twelve children, Bill (Marie Hilda), Anne (Phil) Breedlove, Sue Hillman, Tom (Mary Lynn), Joan (John) Sanew, Joyce (Bob) Myles, Holly Jennings, Ginny (Chuck) Taylor, Terri (Rick) Utterback, George (Tammy), Paul (Jane), and John (Amy); sister, Julia O’Farrell; 29 grandchildren; 23 great grandchildren.
In addition to his parents, George was preceded in death by a sister, Delia Rose Jennings.
Visitation will be held Tuesday, April 18, 2017, 4 to 8 p.m., in the Daniel F. O’Riley Funeral Home, 6107 S. East St. (US Hwy. 31 South), where morning prayers will be said at 9:30 a.m., Wednesday, April 19, 2017. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 10 a.m., Wednesday, in St. Mark Catholic Church. Entombment will follow in Calvary Cemetery Mausoleum. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to St. Paul Hermitage, https://app.etapestry.com/onlineforms/SistersofStBenedictOurLa/benedictine.html. Visit www.ORileyFuneralHome.com to share a favorite memory, view George’s Life Story Video, or to sign the online guest registry.
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Dear Mike and family: The smile on George’s face in the picture lets me know that he has seen the face of God and God was smiling at George. I’ll never forget his constant willingness to help at the K of C Monte Carlos through the years and his ability to call each person by name. He was a jewel. Thank you for sharing this angel of God with us. He will be remembered always. Marianne Schafer Ries
So sorry for your loss. My prayers go out the family. God bless you.
Our hearts go out to you Dutch, we know how much you and Tammy loved him. We are so sorry to hear your Dad passed.
Our prayers are with your family
My sincere condolences for the loss of your father, grandfather. My prayers are with you at this difficult time.
When I was a young boy in the early 1960’s, we would go to Jennings Store on Clifton St. My grandfather would send me in to mostly get meats. I can remember George’s dad wrapping the meats up for me. One of the daughters would bag the groceries for me too. A very good man who will be missed !
My deepest sympathy to all of George’s family and especially to 'Mike' his soulmate and loving wife for
65+ years. I have never known a nicer more devoted couple with such a loving family. I will miss Gearge dearly and all our conversations. He was 'One in a Million' who we all need to copy. Such a great example of God’s love, generosity, gratitude and his Catholic Faith which he cherished as well as ALL HIS FAMILY! May he Rest In Peace❤️
Rosie Saylor
George was a wonderful, generous, and sweet member of our parish. He and Mike were inspirations to all the couples at St. Mark. I first knew them as parents to my St. Mark students, and throughout the next 40 years, they served in many different capacities. May God bless George’s dear soul and comfort all of you who love him.
Bill and I send our deepest sympathy to you all.
May your wonderful memories and God’s love help
you through this time of sadness.
Terri & Rick, Ginny, and Dutch,
I am so sorry to hear about your Dad passing away. He and my Uncle were friends at the K of C. I am glad you have a big family, so you can all share the memories of him. You and your families are in my thoughts and prayers.
Becky Maier Roncalli ’79
Joyce: I’m very sorry for your loss. Your dad was always friendly. He always knew me and spoke kindly to me. I will remember him fondly.
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