George Louis Wosmansky
September 28, 2012
George Louis Wosmansky, 64, passed away September 28, 2012, at Mercy Hospice in Johnston, after a long and courageous battle with leukemia. He was born June 11, 1948, in St. Louis, Missouri, to Florence and Aloysius Wosmansky.
George was a special education teacher and coach. He retired from Perry High School in 2010 after 24 years. He retired from Youth Homes of Mid America in 2011 after 22 years of service. George’s passion in life was his family, his grandchildren’s activities, his love of teaching, history, painting, and coaching football and track. He was also an Eagle Scout.
He is survived by his wife of 43 years, Barbara A. Wosmansky (Buckley); sons, Matthew, Kevin (Molly), and Scott Wosmansky; siblings, Dr. Ann (Doug) Collins and Richard (Caryle) Wosmansky; grandchildren, Noah, Reagan, Adelyn, and Jillian Wosmansky; his brothers-in-law, Bill (Carol) Buckley and Robert (Jackie) Buckley). He was preceded in death by his parents, and mother and father-in-law, Joe and Donna Buckley.
Funeral service will be held at 10 a.m., Wednesday, October 3, 2012, at Westminster Presbyterian Church, 4114 Allison Avenue in Des Moines, followed by burial at Sunny Hill Cemetery in Grimes. Visitation will be held from 5 to 8 p.m. Tuesday, at Hamilton’s on Westown Parkway, 3601 Westown Parkway in West Des Moines.
Memorial contributions may be directed to the family in loving memory of George.
www.HamiltonsFuneralHome.com
Kevin Blaesing
10/03/2012
Barb and family
I am so sorry to hear about George. I will always remember the Wosmansky family dinners. They were so much fun. My thoughts and prayers are with you all.
Craig and Stacey Fulton
10/02/2012
Sorry for your loss, Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
TIM KRAMER, 1141 FOREST,WLOO
10/02/2012
SORRY TO HEAR ABOUT GEORGE, LIFE IS SO FRAGILE,
DIANE HAD A BRAIN HEMMORHAGE AND DIED APRIL 2,2011 I HAVE ADAM BUT HE IS SINGLE , I RETIRED APRIL 2,2012
NIGHTS GET LONELY , PRAYER HELPS, KEEP IN TOUCH
Tom L. Moore
10/02/2012
Dear Rosa and boys,
Sherrie and I were saddened to hear that George's cancer was back with a vengenance. He was a great guy and I know that he fought long and hard. He will be missed by everyone that knew him. Please accept our deepest sympathy. Tom and Sherrie
Adam Sohn
10/02/2012
Coach Wosmansky was one of the kindest and most genuine people I've ever known. He will be missed. My deepest condolences to his family.
Allison Vincent
10/02/2012
I am so sorry for your loss. Mr. Wosmansky was always a friendly and helpful face at Perry High School when I was a student there. His warmth and kindness will truly be missed.
Rosemarie Navarro
10/01/2012
God bless you all. You've all been through a great deal. We will always remember George at Perry High School and all the students he helped. I'm saddened that things didn't work out as planned.
Becky Burright Smith
10/01/2012
I know each of us have our own special memory of George that can help fill the huge hole that we feel in our hearts now, He dearly loved his family and friends, We each have our own giant angel watching over us from the heavens above,
Todd FLannery
10/01/2012
Dear Barbara
My deepest sympathy to you and your family I worked with George at YHAM for many years he was so good with the boys and had great companion for them he will truly be missed
Beverly & Byron Wyld
09/30/2012
We are sorry for your loss. We remember George from school events for Matt & Kevin. Our thoughts are with your family.
Amy Kluiter
09/30/2012
I am so very sorry for your loss. I have been following the updates on Caring Bridge. You have a wonderful angel watching over you all. Thinking of you all during this difficult time. Amy Kluiter