George Sypniewski

George Sypniewski was born September 18, 1949, in Buenos Aires, Argentina, to Zbigniew and Jadwiga Sypniewski. He passed away January 29, 2019, after a two and a half month battle with Acute Myeloid Leukemia, with his family by his side.

George played football for Drake from 1968-1972, where he earned his BA and MA. After which he began his teaching and coaching career in 1972 with the Johnston School District where he remained for 35 years. While there he taught middle school and coached high school football and track. In 1989, he returned to Drake University as a football coach. In his 25 plus years at Drake there were multiple conference championships, and he became a stalwart member of the Drake coaching staff.

When not coaching, he could be found at Menards, or in his garage shop tinkering and pursuing his hobbies of wood working and glass etching. He enjoyed traveling, outdoor projects, and spending time with his family.

George is survived by his wife of 46 years, Cheryl; son, Quinn (Mia); and grandchildren, Keira and Kolt. He is preceded in death by his parents.

A memorial visitation will be held Saturday, February 2, 2019 from 2:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. at Hamilton’s Westown Funeral Home, 3601 Westown Parkway in West Des Moines.

Condolences may be expressed at www.HamiltonsFuneralHome.com.

Memorial contributions can be made to Drake University Football in memory of Coach Syp.

Please find below a link to the online giving page:

https://alumni.drake.edu/giveonline

The instructions are as follows:

· Enter gift amount under donation information
· Select “Other” in designation and in the “other” box, write: “Drake Football”

Additional Information:
· One-time gift
· Gift in Memory of: “Coach George Sypniewski”
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