George Sundy Jr.

George J. Sundy Jr, 85, of Mahomet, IL passed away peacefully on Sunday, May 2, 2021 at Carle Hospital with his loving wife at his side.

George was born April 22, 1936 in Nanticoke, PA. the only son of the late George and Stella (Budurka) Sundy.

George married Stella Miechur on May 21, 1966 in Easton, PA., she survives. Also surviving are daughter Sharon Ferrell (Jeff) of Lincoln, Ca; son George III of Champaign, IL; grandchildren Elizabeth Ferrell, Ivey Ferrell, James Ferrell, and Vivian Ferrell; 2 new nephews Louis Kasnicki and Randy Kasnicki of Nanticoke, PA; and several cousins.

He is preceded in death by his parents and sister, Dorothy Kasnicki.

George received a Bachelor of Science degree in Material Science from Penn State University. Upon graduating, George began his career with Bethlehem Steel Corporation in their research section. He later took a position with Flo-Con Systems, now Vesuvius in Champaign; he was retired from Vesuvius. George was well known in the steelmaking industry for his knowledge and expertise in high temperature refractories. This led him to travel to Canada, China, Japan, Mexico, and Venezuela along with many places in the US.

He was a proud member of the Penn State Alumni Association, American Ceramic Society, and American Iron and Steel Institute, he was also a member of Our Lady of the Lake Catholic Church in Mahomet.

George enjoyed fishing, including a yearly trip to Canada with the refractory guys; playing double deck pinochle, cheering for his Penn State Nittany Lions (especially football); and embracing his Polish heritage. Later in life George enjoyed attending the Indianapolis 500, Brickyard 400, and Formula 1 races at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway. he was also a member of Our Lady of the Lake Catholic Church in Mahomet.

Memorial contributions can be made to the American Heart Association or The Association for Frontotemporal Degeneration.

The family wishes to thank the staff at Carle Hospital, Cornbelt Fire and Rescue, and University Rehabilitation Center.

A visitation will be held at Our Lady of the Lake Catholic Church 501 W State St, in Mahomet, IL. 61853 on Monday, May 10, 2021 from 9-10am with a service to follow at 10am. George will be interred at Grandview Memorial Gardens Cemetery in Champaign, IL.

The family has entrusted Sunset Funeral Home and Cremation Center in Mahomet, Illinois 1102 Churchill Rd Mahomet, Illinois with his services

Please join his family in sharing memories, photos and videos on his tribute wall at www.sunsetfuneralhome.com

Services Visitation Monday May 10, 2021 9:00 AM to 10:00 AM Our Lady of the Lake Catholic Church 501 W State St Mahomet,, Illinois 61853 Funeral Service Monday May 10, 2021 10:00 AM Our Lady of the Lake Catholic Church 501 W State St Mahomet,, Illinois 61853