George E. Palmer Jr.

George E. Palmer Jr., age 85, of Haines City, Florida, formerly of Palatine, passed away suddenly on September 4, 2016, just 24 hours after hitting the best golf shot of his life, a 52 foot putt for par on the 9th hole of his home course.

A longtime resident of Palatine, Illinois, George was a well-known member of the area business and civic community as owner of Palmer Plumbing and as a long-time member of the Palatine Fire Department.

He was preceded in death by his beloved wife of 61 years, Georgiana in 2012.  He is survived by his children; daughters, Virginia Palmer of Tucson; Dorie (Stephen) Maddocks of Atlanta; son, William of Minnesota; granddaughter, Cesya Palmer of Tucson; and grandson, Christopher (Ariel) Maddocks and great-grandchildren, Elliot and Claire Maddocks of Brookline, MA; and a host of nieces and nephews.

A public Memorial will be held July 8, 2017, at 11:00 am on the grounds of the Clayton House Museum of the Palatine Historical Society, with inurnment at Hillside Cemetery to follow.