George J. Zwick, Combined Locks, age 81, passed away at home with his family at his side on Wednesday May 27, 2015, after battling cancer. He was born on February 22, 1934, in Kaukauna to the late George and Harriet (Berkers) Zwick. George graduated from Kaukauna High School. He married Ruth Wegand on August 31, 1959, at St. Mary's Parish in Kaukauna. George retired from Thilmany Pulp and Paper after more than 40 years of service.

George coached the Kaukauna Boxing Club for many years. He greatly enjoyed working with the boys he trained, and kept in touch with many of them. George was named Coach of the Year in 1976 and 1977.

He was an active member of Dave's Musky Club and the Plum Creek Chapter of Ducks Unlimited for many years. George enjoyed hunting and fishing, especially at his cottage on Lac Vieux Desert where he enjoyed many campfires with good friends and family.

George was a proud grandpa and loved to watch his grandchildren play sports – Cody's football, Dylan's football and basketball, Derek's baseball and basketball and Morgan's volleyball and basketball. George also enjoyed seeing all of their hunting and fishing trophies.

George is survived by his loving wife of 55 years. Two sons and their families; Paul and Lynn (Sprangers) of Kaukauna and their children: Cody (fiancée Lindsey Bunkleman) and Morgan Zwick; and Dan and Denise (Van Handel) of Wrightstown and their sons: Dylan and Derek Zwick. George is also survived by his brother and sister-in-law: Marv and Grace Zwick and sister-in-law and brother-in-law: Jane (Wegand) and Mike Brand. He is further survived by special nieces: Whitney (Dustin) Miller, Mallory Brand and Lois Zwick-Perez and nephews, other relatives and friends.

In addition to his parents, George was preceded in death by Ruth's parents, Al (Sonny) and Clara Wegand, his brother, Robert Zwick, and his niece Sheila Zwick.

Visitation will be held Wednesday June 3, 2015 at ST. PAUL PARISH (410 Wallace St. Combined Locks) beginning at 12:00 noon until time of Mass at 3:00 p.m. The Rev. Andrew Kysely will officiate. Committal Holy Cross Cemetery.

George's family would like to thank Dr. Danz and Jodie, all the doctors that treated him in the last couple of years, and the girls at Kaukauna Fresenius Dialysis Center. Also, thank you to the staff at Theda Care at Home Hospice for everything you helped us with during his illness and at this sorrowful time.

The Zwick's would also like to thank their family and friends for the love, kindness and support they have shown during this difficult time.

We love and miss you. We will carry you in our hearts forever!