George J. Held

George J. Held, age 97 of Lyons, WI passed to eternal life at Lakeland Health center in Elkhorn, WI on Wednesday, January 3, 2018. George was born on January 16, 1920 in Lyons, WI the son of George and Amanda (Brickner) Held. He married Helen N. Vorpagel on April 30, 1955 at St. Francis de Sales in Lake Geneva, WI. George belonged to the Catholic Order of Foresters, the Wisconsin Farm Bureau Federation, the Wisconsin Holstein Association and the Burlington Community CO-OP. He was a life-long farmer, enjoyed playing cards, and was an avid Packers and Brewers fan. Surviving is his son David J. (Janet) Held of Lyons, WI, daughters Janet A. (Melvin) Madaus of Burlington, WI, and Jacqueline S. (Steve) Bailey of Pearson, WI. Also surviving are his grandchildren Scott (Jessica) Bailey, Ashley (Darren) Baumiester, Ryan Madaus and Katie Held, 8 great-grandchildren, nieces, nephews, other relatives and many friends. Preceded in death by his parents, wife Helen, sons Daniel and Gerald Held, sisters Elaine J. Kornhoff and Clarice R. Otto, and brother LeRoy F. Held. Visitation will be Monday, January 8, 2018 at St. Joseph's Catholic Church (1540 Mill St, Lyons, WI) from 9 to 11a.m. with Mass of Christian Burial at 11 with Father Jim Volkert officiating. Burial is at St. Joseph's Cemetery in Lyons, WI. Steinke-Lazarczyk Funeral Home and Cremation Services is proudly serving the Held family. Visitation Monday, January 8th, 2018 9:00am - 11:00am, St. Joseph Catholic Church - Lyons 1540 Mill Street Lyons, WI 53148 Service Information Monday, January 8th, 2018 11:00am, St. Joseph Catholic Church - Lyons 1540 Mill Street Lyons, WI 53148 Interment Location St. Joseph Catholic Cemetery - Lyons Lyons, WI