Dr. George T. O'Hearn II, 82, of Allouez, passed away surrounded by his loving family Saturday evening March 4, 2017 at Unity Hospice, Ledgeview. The son of the late George T. and Bernice (Lorrigan) O'Hearn was born September 26, 1934 in Manitowoc and raised in Maple Grove. He was a graduate of UW Madison and received his Ph.D. in 1964. On August 16, 1958, he married the former Ann Dvorachek at St. Mary's Catholic Church in Reedsville.
Dr. O'Hearn was a professor at UW Madison for four years prior to moving to UWGB in 1968 when it became a four year university. There, he was a professor of Physics and Education at UWGB for many years. He was a Fellow Associate for the Advancement of Science and was a member of the Wisconsin Society of Science Teachers, where he was a charter member. George received the Ron Gibbs Award for Science Teaching. He was a longtime member and past president of the Downtown Kiwanis Club of Green Bay. George was an avid reader and especially enjoyed science journals and newspapers. He enjoyed photography and genealogy.
Survivors include his wife of 58 years, Ann , one daughter, Mary Mehlberg (special friend, Brian Stammer), Luxemburg, two sons, Dr. George O'Hearn (special friend, Heidi Neubauer), Dykesville, Don (Kathryn) O'Hearn, Maple Grove, MN., six grandchildren, Murphy (Elizabeth) O'Hearn, Janelle (Bobby) Fitzjohn, Dean Mehlberg, Sara Mehlberg, Benjamin O'Hearn, Jacob O'Hearn. , two great- grandchildren, Elijah O'Hearn and Theodore Fitzjohn.
He was preceded in death by his parents.
Family and friends may call at RYAN FUNERAL HOME AND CREMATORY, 305 North Tenth Street, De Pere from 4:00 to 7:30 pm on Thursday, March 9, 2017. Prayer service will be held at 7:00 pm. Visitation will continue from 10:00 to 11:00 am on Friday at St. Matthew's Catholic Church, 130 St. Matthew's Street, Allouez. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 11:00 am Friday with Father Bob Kabat and Deacon Cyril Klister officiating. Please visit www.ryanfh.com to send online condolences to the O'Hearn family. Inurnment in the family plot at Maple Grove. A memorial fund has been established in George's name for the Friends of St. Patrick Parish Educational Fund in Maple Grove.
The family extends a special thank you to Dr. Rupp, Dr. Verma, Dr. Schmitz, and the staff at Eighth Floor, St. Vincent Hospital, Unity Hospice and Bellevue Retirement Community for their care and support.
Published in Manitowoc Herald Times Reporter from Mar. 7 to Mar. 9, 2017
Dr. O'Hearn was a professor at UW Madison for four years prior to moving to UWGB in 1968 when it became a four year university. There, he was a professor of Physics and Education at UWGB for many years. He was a Fellow Associate for the Advancement of Science and was a member of the Wisconsin Society of Science Teachers, where he was a charter member. George received the Ron Gibbs Award for Science Teaching. He was a longtime member and past president of the Downtown Kiwanis Club of Green Bay. George was an avid reader and especially enjoyed science journals and newspapers. He enjoyed photography and genealogy.
Survivors include his wife of 58 years, Ann , one daughter, Mary Mehlberg (special friend, Brian Stammer), Luxemburg, two sons, Dr. George O'Hearn (special friend, Heidi Neubauer), Dykesville, Don (Kathryn) O'Hearn, Maple Grove, MN., six grandchildren, Murphy (Elizabeth) O'Hearn, Janelle (Bobby) Fitzjohn, Dean Mehlberg, Sara Mehlberg, Benjamin O'Hearn, Jacob O'Hearn. , two great- grandchildren, Elijah O'Hearn and Theodore Fitzjohn.
He was preceded in death by his parents.
Family and friends may call at RYAN FUNERAL HOME AND CREMATORY, 305 North Tenth Street, De Pere from 4:00 to 7:30 pm on Thursday, March 9, 2017. Prayer service will be held at 7:00 pm. Visitation will continue from 10:00 to 11:00 am on Friday at St. Matthew's Catholic Church, 130 St. Matthew's Street, Allouez. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 11:00 am Friday with Father Bob Kabat and Deacon Cyril Klister officiating. Please visit www.ryanfh.com to send online condolences to the O'Hearn family. Inurnment in the family plot at Maple Grove. A memorial fund has been established in George's name for the Friends of St. Patrick Parish Educational Fund in Maple Grove.
The family extends a special thank you to Dr. Rupp, Dr. Verma, Dr. Schmitz, and the staff at Eighth Floor, St. Vincent Hospital, Unity Hospice and Bellevue Retirement Community for their care and support.
Published in Manitowoc Herald Times Reporter from Mar. 7 to Mar. 9, 2017
Dr. George T. O'Hearn II, 82, of Allouez, passed away surrounded by his loving family Saturday evening March 4, 2017 at Unity Hospice, Ledgeview. The son of the late George T. and Bernice (Lorrigan) O'Hearn was born September 26, 1934 in Manitowoc and raised in Maple Grove. He was a graduate of UW Madison and received his Ph.D. in 1964. On August 16, 1958, he married the former Ann Dvorachek at St. Mary's Catholic Church in Reedsville.
Dr. O'Hearn was a professor at UW Madison for four years prior to moving to UWGB in 1968 when it became a four year university. There, he was a professor of Physics and Education at UWGB for many years. He was a Fellow Associate for the Advancement of Science and was a member of the Wisconsin Society of Science Teachers, where he was a charter member. George received the Ron Gibbs Award for Science Teaching. He was a longtime member and past president of the Downtown Kiwanis Club of Green Bay. George was an avid reader and especially enjoyed science journals and newspapers. He enjoyed photography and genealogy.
Survivors include his wife of 58 years, Ann , one daughter, Mary Mehlberg (special friend, Brian Stammer), Luxemburg, two sons, Dr. George O'Hearn (special friend, Heidi Neubauer), Dykesville, Don (Kathryn) O'Hearn, Maple Grove, MN., six grandchildren, Murphy (Elizabeth) O'Hearn, Janelle (Bobby) Fitzjohn, Dean Mehlberg, Sara Mehlberg, Benjamin O'Hearn, Jacob O'Hearn. , two great- grandchildren, Elijah O'Hearn and Theodore Fitzjohn.
He was preceded in death by his parents.
Family and friends may call at RYAN FUNERAL HOME AND CREMATORY, 305 North Tenth Street, De Pere from 4:00 to 7:30 pm on Thursday, March 9, 2017. Prayer service will be held at 7:00 pm. Visitation will continue from 10:00 to 11:00 am on Friday at St. Matthew's Catholic Church, 130 St. Matthew's Street, Allouez. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 11:00 am Friday with Father Bob Kabat and Deacon Cyril Klister officiating. Please visit www.ryanfh.com to send online condolences to the O'Hearn family. Inurnment in the family plot at Maple Grove. A memorial fund has been established in George's name for the Friends of St. Patrick Parish Educational Fund in Maple Grove.
The family extends a special thank you to Dr. Rupp, Dr. Verma, Dr. Schmitz, and the staff at Eighth Floor, St. Vincent Hospital, Unity Hospice and Bellevue Retirement Community for their care and support.
Published in Manitowoc Herald Times Reporter from Mar. 7 to Mar. 9, 2017
Dr. O'Hearn was a professor at UW Madison for four years prior to moving to UWGB in 1968 when it became a four year university. There, he was a professor of Physics and Education at UWGB for many years. He was a Fellow Associate for the Advancement of Science and was a member of the Wisconsin Society of Science Teachers, where he was a charter member. George received the Ron Gibbs Award for Science Teaching. He was a longtime member and past president of the Downtown Kiwanis Club of Green Bay. George was an avid reader and especially enjoyed science journals and newspapers. He enjoyed photography and genealogy.
Survivors include his wife of 58 years, Ann , one daughter, Mary Mehlberg (special friend, Brian Stammer), Luxemburg, two sons, Dr. George O'Hearn (special friend, Heidi Neubauer), Dykesville, Don (Kathryn) O'Hearn, Maple Grove, MN., six grandchildren, Murphy (Elizabeth) O'Hearn, Janelle (Bobby) Fitzjohn, Dean Mehlberg, Sara Mehlberg, Benjamin O'Hearn, Jacob O'Hearn. , two great- grandchildren, Elijah O'Hearn and Theodore Fitzjohn.
He was preceded in death by his parents.
Family and friends may call at RYAN FUNERAL HOME AND CREMATORY, 305 North Tenth Street, De Pere from 4:00 to 7:30 pm on Thursday, March 9, 2017. Prayer service will be held at 7:00 pm. Visitation will continue from 10:00 to 11:00 am on Friday at St. Matthew's Catholic Church, 130 St. Matthew's Street, Allouez. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 11:00 am Friday with Father Bob Kabat and Deacon Cyril Klister officiating. Please visit www.ryanfh.com to send online condolences to the O'Hearn family. Inurnment in the family plot at Maple Grove. A memorial fund has been established in George's name for the Friends of St. Patrick Parish Educational Fund in Maple Grove.
The family extends a special thank you to Dr. Rupp, Dr. Verma, Dr. Schmitz, and the staff at Eighth Floor, St. Vincent Hospital, Unity Hospice and Bellevue Retirement Community for their care and support.
Published in Manitowoc Herald Times Reporter from Mar. 7 to Mar. 9, 2017
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