Lake Forest Obituary: George Caldwell

The following obituary was submitted by Wenban Funeral Home:

George B. Caldwell, a resident of Lake Forest for 55 years passed away peacefully in his sleep on August 21, 2016. He was a loving husband to his wife Phoebe and a devoted father to his four children Carrie (Orest) Kramarczuk, G. James (Sarah) Caldwell, Amy J. Caldwell and David M. (Dawn) Caldwell. George was devoted to his twelve grandchildren and planned many special vacations that were specifically for them.

Throughout his life he enjoyed and supported the YMCA Camp du Nord in Ely, Minnesota. He was a graduate of Cornell College in Iowa and later served on the college board. He completed his graduate work in Hospital Administration at the University of Iowa.

After a residency at Rockford Hospital in Rockford, IL, he served for twelve years as President of Lake Forest Hospital. His last position was President and CEO of Lutheran General Healthcare System, now part of Advocate Health. He finished his professional career consulting in the health care field.

A Memorial Service will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Friday, October 7 at First Presbyterian Church of Lake Forest, 700 North Sheridan Road.

In lieu of flowers, direct memorials to YMCA Camp du Nord, 30 South Ninth Street, Minneapolis, MN 55402. Information at Wenban Funeral Home 847-234- 0022 or www.wenbanfh.com.

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