BEDFORD HTS. – George A. Cervenka Sr., 76, of Bedford Heights, passed away peacefully surrounded by his loving and devoted family.
He was born on Dec. 27, 1940, in Garrettsville, to George and Mary (nee Banko) Cervenka.
George married the love of his life, Marilyn (Krauss), on June 3, 1961.
He graduated from Cardinal High School in 1958. George played football, basketball and baseball. He led Geauga County in scoring in 1957 from the fullback position.
George was a 1962 graduate from Hiram College, where he played football.
He was a biology, health and physical education teacher for Newbury High School, from 1963 to 1992.
While teaching at Newbury, he was a football coach for 20 years. During those years, he had seven straight league championships, from 1963 to 1969.
George was also the head track, baseball and wrestling coach. He was also the athletic director for 23 years.
George was inducted into the Newbury High School Athletic Hall of Fame in 2002 and inducted into the Ohio Athletic Administrator Association Hall of Fame in 1997.
He was very proud of his time spent at Camp Ho-Mita-Koda, as the camp director from 1969-1989.
George loved his family and especially loved spending time with his children and grandchildren.
George is survived by his devoted wife, Marilyn; son, George Jr. (Kelly) Cervenka, of Reminderville; daughters, Ann (David) Clingerman, of Willoughby, and Susan Cervenka, of Bedford Heights; grandchildren, Eve and Mia Cervenka; and sister, Mary McLean.
Visitation will be held on Thursday, Dec. 21, 2017, from 2-5 p.m., at Mallory-DeHaven-Carlson Funeral Home & Cremation Services, 8382 Center St., Garrettsville. Services to follow at 5 p.m. at the funeral home.
Burial to be held at a later date.
Online condolences at www.carlsonfuneralhomes.com.