George Joseph Menego

George Joseph Menego, 82, the son of Guido and Hannah May (Bindas) Menego, was born Jan. 15, 1928, in Star Junction, PA, and passed from this life on Friday, Jan. 7, 2011, in Harwood.

Early in his life, George, along with his family, lived in Pennsylvania where he attended school and, for a time, stayed with Lou and Della Radomile.

Soon after school, George began serving in the United States Navy and Marine Corps being honorably discharged in 1947 from the Navy and in 1949 from the Marine Corps.

After his military service, he was united in marriage to Pearl Ann McCombs. To their union their son, Danny, was born.

The family moved to Missouri for George’s employment then back to Pennsylvania for a time. In 1958, George moved back to Missouri to stay.

George married Joyce Irene Davis on Nov. 20, 1965, and became “Dad” to her children. Soon, he and Joyce had a son of their own, Tommy.

The family lived in the Rich Hill area until 1988 when health concerns forced George to retire. He and Joyce then settled in Schell City.

Through his life, George worked as a railroad laborer, farm hand and factory worker. He always enjoyed fishing and he loved his dog, Toby.

Survivors include his children – Danny Menego and his wife, Anne – Cassville, Tommy Menego and his wife, Michelle – Rich Hill, Jack Davis – Arkansas, Margie Shropshire and her husband, Gary – Schell City, Jeanette Roberts and her husband, Larry – Schell City, Shirley Foster–– Rich Hill, Mary Jane Brashears – Henderson, NV, and daughter, Edith; one brother, Carl; one sister, Katie; 26 grandchildren; 36 great-grandchildren; two great-great-grandchildren; several nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.

Services were held Monday, Jan 10, at the Lewis-Hoagland Funeral Home in Schell City with Bro. Paul Thorade officiating.
Musical selections were Amazing Grace and Go Rest High On That Mountain. Pallbearers were – Danny Menego, Tommy Menego, Matthew Menego, Joshua Menego, Gary Shropshire and Rick Menego. Interment was in the Green Lawn Cemetery in Schell City.

Memorial contributions are suggested to the Ashli O’Dell Scholarship Fund.

Arrangements were entrusted to the Lewis-Hoagland Funeral Home in Schell City.