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Triplett, George Howard
George Howard Triplett died Saturday, Oct. 2, 2010, after a lengthy illness, surrounded by family. George was born Nov. 2, 1924, in Henderson, Iowa. He spent his career teaching biology and math to high school and middle school students. He taught at John Burroughs School, EIU Lab School and Uni High in Urbana, Ill. He earned a Ph.D. in science education from the University of Illinois.
After retirement, George was an avid volunteer naturalist for Rockwoods Reservation. George and his wife, Julia were founding members of Eliot Unitarian Chapel in Kirkwood, Mo.
Family members include his wife of 60 years, Julia (Julie Hauter); son, James Triplett (Pam); daughter, Pam Triplett (Ken Denson); grandchildren, Drake Triplett, Leah MacMillan and Eric Denson; sisters, Marilyn Viner and Doris Reid; brother, Noris (Dec.); nieces, Sonja and Lisa Hauter; nephew, Steve Hauter; and many loving family members.
Services: 3 p.m. Oct. 15, Eliot Unitarian Chapel, Kirkwood, Mo. George was a World War II veteran and will be interred at the National Cemetery at Jefferson Barracks in a private ceremony on a later date.
Donations in lieu of flowers: American Cancer Society, St. Louis Symphony.
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