Nelson Chamberlin George

Nelson Chamberlin George was born in Ft. Wayne, IN on September 26, 1914. He graduated from Purdue University in 1936 with a degree in Chemical Engineering and was a member of Delta Upsilon Fraternity. Following his graduation, Nelson joined United States Steel Corporation in Gary, Indiana and in 1940, married Ruth Miller George, his wife of 63 years. Nelson held several executive positions throughout his career at United States Steel and was appointed Chief Metallurgist at the Gary Indiana facility. He retired in the early 1970's and began providing consulting services to international steel companies; which required extended assignments to both Japan and Spain. They moved their residence to St. Petersburg, Florida. After his retirement, Nelson provided part-time management as Vice President of a manufacturing company in Exton, PA and the Georges traveled between their two residences in Exton and St. Petersburg. Nelson served as elder in the local Presbyterian Church in St. Petersburg and enjoyed active participation in the St. Petersburg Kiwanis Club being awarded the honor of 'Layperson of the Year.' Upon his second retirement, the Georges moved to Denver, CO to be near their daughter and son-in-law. Following 63 years of marriage, Ruth passed away in February, 2003. Nelson is survived by his daughter and son-in-law, Sheryl and Richard Gilbert of Highlands Ranch, CO; his son Richard George of Newark, CA; his granddaughter Tiffany Lauren Thomas of Barrington Hills, IL; as well as his two sisters, Joan Stratton of Greensboro, NC and Miriam Grammer of West Palm Beach, FL.