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George John Wirl Jr., 87

George John Wirl, formerly of Hayden, Idaho, passed away Oct. 8, 2019, at Morning Star Senior Living in Idaho Falls, Idaho.

George was born on Aug. 6, 1932, in Pittsburgh, Pa. He married his high school sweetheart, Shirley Griffith. They moved to California, then to Moscow, Idaho. George was employed for more than 30 years with GTE (Verizon). Upon retirement, they moved to Hayden and enjoyed 27 years together prior to her death.

George is survived by his daughter, Sharon (Robert) Fisher of St. Anthony, Idaho, and son Michael (Lynn) Wirl of Sun Prairie, Wis. He leaves behind three grandchildren: Robert (Melonie) Fisher and their children, Tyler, Trever and Lacey of Shelley, Idaho; Kristen (Kyle) Morrison and their daughter, Kennedy of Idaho Falls and Jonathan Wirl of Madison, Wis. He is also survived by his sister, Jane (Ronald) Corona of Spanaway, Wash.

The family extends gratitude to his friends and caregivers at MorningStar Senior Living in Idaho Falls.

Private services have been held.

Yates Funeral Home has been entrusted with the care of final arrangements.