Ralph Robinson and Son Funeral Directors
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In loving memory of

George Louis Weinfurtner
November 1, 1939 - January 31, 2010

George Louis Weinfurtner, age 70, of Pine Bluff, died Sunday, January 31, 2010, at Jefferson Regional Medical Center. Mr. Weinfurtner was born November 1, 1939, in Omaha, Nebraska, a son of the late Martin Louis and Jeanette Robinson Weinfurtner.

Mr. Weinfurtner was reared and recieved his education in Omaha, graduating from Boys Town. Upon graduation, he joined the U S. Army and served for twenty-two years retiring as Sergeant First Class. He also served in Viet Nam.

He was a 1989 graduate of the University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff with a degree in Business.

Mr. Weinfurtner was a Catholic by faith. He was a volunteer with the Red Cross and had worked as a Greeter at Wal Mart. He had also worked as a clerk in the Medical Records Department of the Arkansas Prison System. He had played Santa Claus on numerous occasions for private parties and had flipped the switch to light the Land of Lights and Legends at Pine Bluff Regional Park.

He was preceded in death by his wife, Judith Ann Bigalk Weinfurtner, whom he married July 1, 1962.

He is survived by two sons, Michael Eugene Weinfurtner and wife, Wonica, of Tucson, Arizona, Karl Robert Weinfurtner of Pine Bluff; two daughters, Tina Marie Harmon and husband, James, of Star City and Annette Louise Perusich and husband, Gregory, of Pine Bluff; ten grandchildren and one great-grandchild and several brothers and sisters including Jeanette Winters and husband, Lillard.

Funeral services will be 1:30 PM Thursday, February 4, 2010, in the Chapel of Ralph Robinson & Son with Reverend Mike Wilkie officiating. Burial will be in Cypress Memorial Gardens Cemetery.

The family will receive friends at Robinson's Wednesday evening fron 6 to 8 PM.

Memorials may take the form of contributions to The American Red Cross, Jefferson County Chapter, 211 West Third Avenue, Pine Bluff, Arkansas 71601.

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John Gross
Birmingham, Alabama
Karl and family, I am so sorry to hear about the loss of your father. He was a very special man to me. I remember all of the days, he'd make an effort to stop by the shop in the mall to visit. He touched alot of lives and I am honored that he touched mine. He will be missed. God Bless you and everyone in the family.

Grant Phifer
grant.phifer@gmail.com
Golden, CO
Mike, Karl, Tina, & Annette - So sorry to hear about the loss of your dad. I got to know him and your mom very well when I joined their bowling team in 1991. Lots of good times and good memories that I'll always carry with me. My thoughts and prayers are with you all at this very difficult time.

Bettye Carter Johnson
Pine Bluff, Arkansas
I have known and worked with George for many years in Red Cross work. He loved the Red Cross and was a faithful volunteer. He will be missed by all that knew him. We will never forget his humor and kindness. His family will be in my thoughts and prayers.

Debbie Monroe Levine
Heber Springs, AR
Tina, Annette, Michael and Karl---This is such a shock. Seems like yesterday your Dad would meet me at the doors of Wal-Mart, boy he was perfect for that job. He didn't see someone that he didn't know! It also seems like yesterday you kids were in grade school and driving all of us parents crazy. I really long for those times again and I know you all do too. I love each and every one of you and you will be in my prayers, especially tomorrow. But I will also remember you in days to come. Always remember the good times! I will.

Missy Monroe
Conway, AR
Tina, Annette, Michael, and Karl. I am so sorry to read this tonight. You all are in my thoughts and prayers, and my heart hurts along with yours. I will never forget all of the "debates" that we had over salvation (and who could recall what else), and how he would frustrate me just because he could. Sooo mamy memories.....Know that you are in my prayers!

Missy Monroe
Conway, AR
Tina, Annette, Michael, and Karl. I am so sorry to read this tonight. You all are in my thoughts and prayers, and my heart hurts along with yours. I will never forget all of the "debates" that we had over salvation (and who could recall what else), and how he would frustrate me just because he could. Sooo mamy memories.....Know that you are in my prayers!

Gary and Donna Weeks
Pine Bluff, AR
Thanks, For all the wonderful Greetings at Walmart you were all ways the best! Plus you were the Best Santa ever! Thanks for sharing him with us- May God comfort your family!

John Mollison
john.mollison@boystown.org
14057 Flanagan Blvd, Boys Town, NE 68010
The Boys Town Alumni family shares, with the Weinfurtner family, the loss of one of our own. George was at Boys Town this past summer and we really enjoyed reliving the days of his youth with him. Our prayers and wishes go with our brother George. John Mollison, Boys Town Class of 1964

Robbie and Maisie Akines Varnell
vmaisie71@yahoo.com
Karl, Tina, and Annette You and your family are in our thoughts and prayers. May God give you comfort during this difficult time. If any of you need anything just let us know..we love you guys.

Leslie and Shannon Lytle
3420 Hwy 65 South Lot 24 Pine Bluff Arkansas
My sympathy to the Weinfurtner family. George was a great person and will be deeply missed by everyone.

Whitney Burckhalter- White
whitneyarkansas@att.net
2806 Reed Drive
Im so sorry for your loss, your dad - grandfather will be greatly missed.

Ronnie and Alvern Kinley
White Hall, Arkansas
May the comfort of God's love surrender you at this time.

Rhonda Dixon
Pine Bluff
Tina And Annette, I am so sorry for the loss of your father. He was such a nice man. I always new when he was there cause he would greet you as soon as you came in the door. I will miss Mr. George. Yall are in my thoughts and prayers

Jerry Pye
jerry.pye@us.army.mil
White Hall, AR
I have known George for over 15 years; from his Wal-Mart Greeter days to working with him at Red Cross. He could be a "crusty character," but he was always a gentleman, someone with answers, and a friend. There's another Santa in heaven today. The family is in our thoughts and prayers. Jerry (& Donna) Pye

Dora Lewis
dorajlewis@yahoo.com
1500 Preston Rd. #2510, Plano, Tx. 75093
I worked with George as a greeter at Wal Mart, he was just a nice man, he will be missed. I live in Texas now, but I will always remember him. God bless and keep the family.

marge (sime) Bishop
momguy16@cox.net
council bluffs, IA.
Gee, its really hard to lose a loved one, and even harder to not have kept in touch with them. but i did see him a few years back when he was traveling around. HE WAS A GREAT uncle and hopefully he knew how much we all loved him.

Cindy Duke Hobson
Fort Smith, AR
I am so sorry to hear about Mr. Weinfurtner. I was just talking about him last week and how he used to call Hinnihu. He was the only person outside of my family to ever call me by Marilyn's nickname for me. My prayers are with your family.

Amy Postel
Star City
Tina and family, So sorry to hear of your loss. You are in my prayers.

Chris Nouzovsky
Woodlawn, AR
Prayers to all of George's family at this time. He was a great guy, a wonderful volunteer for the military program at the Red Cross, and the best Santa there ever was. It was an honor to know him.

Ann Teer
Star City AR
George will be greatly missed by all. He always had a kind word and loved to laugh. He was a great person to know. I worked with him for many years and he was a joy to be around and always had a hug.

Stella (Weinfurtner) Neill
sneill1000@msn.com
1335 12th Street #1
"For such a short time You have loaned us to one another" I thank our God that you were loaned to me a a big brother. My prayers go before and with you.

Tommy Dunlap
trdunlap@mac.com
2005 Grider Field Road
Sorry for your loss. we will keep your family in our prayers

Bryan, Rhonda,Sandra & Norman Hamby
hambysandra@yahoo.com
10135 Mockingbird Lane. Dardanelle, AR 72834
So sorry to hear of your fathers passing. Bryan & Rhonda spent alot of time at your home growing up. He will be missed by all. Our prayers are with the family at this time.

susan Villareal
615 Avalon Road
Karl, Tina and Annette We are so sorry to hear about Mr. George. He will be greatly missed. You and your family are in our thoughts, heart and prayers during this difficult time. Jeff and Susan Villareal

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