George Ferdig, 81 of Iowa City, died Friday, April 10 at Mercy Hospital in Iowa City from a brief illness.   Services will be held at 11:00 a.m. Wednesday, April 15 at the Welsh United Church of Christ, near Iowa City with Reverend Jerry Stevenson presiding.   Burial will follow in Welsh Pioneer Cemetery.  Military rites will be conducted by the Solon American Legion.  Visitation will be from 4 to 7 p.m. Tuesday, April 14 at Brosh Chapel in Solon.

George was born May 16, 1927 in Sioux City, the son of Al and Sophie Trizila Ferdig.  George served in the U.S. Navy during World War II.   He married Ruth Wickey on February 22, 1947 in Sioux City.   He was a manager for over 30 years for Dividend Bonded Gas, Derby and Coastal Gas Stations in Iowa City.  He was a member of the Moose Lodge.  George enjoyed fishing, bowling and camping and was an avid Hawkeye and Cubs fan.

George is survived by his wife Ruth; his children Sandra (Bruce) Cook of Urbandale, Diana (Russ) Hradek of Cedar Rapids, Randy (Luanne) Ferdig of Solon and Rick Ferdig of Rifle, Colorado; eight grandchildren Nicole Cook (Brett Hansmeier), Traci (James) Clarke, Jennifer A. Ferdig, Jaclyn Ferdig, Jessica Ferdig, Jennifer I. Ferdig, Julia Ferdig and William Hradek; two great-grandchildren Samantha and Lucas Clarke; sisters Donna Stewart and Verna (Gene) Shockey of Sioux City.

George was preceded in death by his parents, a brother Alvin and an infant daughter Pamela.

Memorials may be directed to Mercy Home Care.