Obituary: George Karl Beermuender, 90, of Branford

Obituary courtesy of W. S. Clancy Memorial Funeral Home:

George Karl Beermuender, passed away peacefully at his home on December 15, 2022. Born to the
late Heinrich L. Beermuender and Johanna Geshmack in Klingenstein, Würtenberg Germany (Bavaria) on 02/29/32, he was always joking about how young he was in birthday years.

He is survived by his children, Lori Anne Vogt (Steven) and George H. Beermuender (Antonia) of North Branford CT and Ronald G Beermünder of Milton FL, and his grandchildren, Miranda T Vogt and Jordan A Vogt of Branford CT. Surviving siblings are Heinrich K. Beermünder of Söflingen, Germany, Henriette Garrity of Branford CT, and Fred Beermuender (Stella) of Myrtle Beach SC.
He was predeceased by his beloved wife, Theresa Fresa Beermuender, and by siblings Sofie Bubb of Hanover PA, and Karl H. Beermuender (Julie) of Branford CT.

Immigrating in the early 1950's to New Haven CT with a teaching degree, his first major job was with CT Hard Rubber in New Haven. He attended the University of Bridgeport, studying chemical engineering, and put his education to work at AGC of Meriden CT , an aerospace parts manufacturing company. As Director of New Product Development, he was especially proud to lead development of the gold film used to cover the bottom of the Apollo 11 moon module, and where he met and maintained a lifelong friendship with coworker Leo Winnat.

In 1973 he moved to Seamco Sporting Goods in New Haven, where he led the development of that firm's entry into the rubber tennis ball market, running that division until the company's move to Georgia in 1976. His contribution to the development of injection molded balls stands to this day.
Moving back into aerospace industry, George joined United Technologies Pratt & Whitney division, running their Rocky Hill facility until his retirement in 1995 at age 63.

George met a fellow immigrant from Italy, Theresa Fresa, through his sister Henriette, and they were married after a whirlwind romance on November 8th 1958, until her death in 2011. The couple bought their home and lived in Branford in 1961, until his move to Milton, Florida in June 2018, where he lived with his youngest son Ron, helping to maintain and improve Ron's Blackwater Tactical Range.

George very much enjoyed camping, fishing, sailing, and spending family weekends and holidays at his vacation home in Mountain Lakes, New Hampshire, where he hosted family and friends for two decades.

A member of the Harugari Singing Society of West Haven for decades, he enjoyed the social companionship and music with friends.

Developing a love for RC airplanes, he was a member of the East Coast Swamp Flyers for many years. When he wasn't flying his RC planes, he enjoyed flight simulation programs on his self built computer. One of the highlights he enjoyed was a lesson flying a real airplane at Tweed airport, where the instructor was amazed at his talent.

During retirement, he became enamored with the stock market, and spent many hours researching available investments to build up his reserve so that he and Theresa could enjoy their various vacations with their in law's and trips to local casinos.

George doted on his two grandchildren, attending every school event and activity they participated in, and was there for every family celebration.

The go-to person for everyone in his family, George was always willing to sort out any problem presented to him. He would help with your taxes, your insurance issues, your investments, even help you pick out an electric supplier.

Loved, admired and depended on by all, this wonderful man will be sorely missed by his friends and family.

Funeral service Friday morning at 11:00, with visitation from 10:00 – 11:00, at the W. S. Clancy Memorial Funeral Home, 244 North Main Street, Branford. Burial will follow in St. Agnes Cemetery, Branford.