George Anthony Klusak

George A. Klusak passed away on Aug. 30 at Autumn Lake Healthcare. He was born on April 3, 1948 in Clearfield County, PA.

He received his education degree from California State College in PA and later a master’s degree from Millersville University. George began his career teaching industrial arts at Rising Sun High School and later became an assistant principal, serving many of the high schools in Cecil County in that capacity.

George was an avid outdoorsman and loved to hunt and fish in both MD and PA. He especially loved that his sons and his grandsons had the same passion for the outdoors. For many years, he managed Fallen Timber Tree Farm, enjoying especially the return of families year after year as they searched for their perfect Christmas tree.

He was an active member of the Rising Sun Lion’s Club for over 50 years, serving in all the various leadership roles and led his life as a devout Catholic.

Following retirement from Cecil County Schools, George worked part-time for Point Blank Enterprises at the Aberdeen Proving Ground. There, he witnessed the testing of body armor with ballistics and logged in results.

He was preceded in death by his father George E. Klusak, and his brother Edward.

He is survived by his mother, Regina Klusak, his wife, Laurel Wirtz, sons Blair (Laura), Brandon (Amy), and Brent (Alec), grandchildren Lucas (Chasity), Mason, Alice, Parker, Camden, and Weston Klusak and his first great grandchild, expected this winter.

Memorials can be sent to the Rising Sun Lion’s Club.

A service will be private, and a gathering for friends and family will be announced at a later date.