Date of death: 2/19/2025
Saint Meinrad Class: O 1956
George Dominic Effinger, age 94, passed away peacefully on February 19, 2025 at Norton Women’s and Children’s Hospital. He was born August 4, 1930, son of the late Elsie Mock and John J. Effinger, Sr.
He is survived by his wife of 52 years, Wanda Effinger, daughter Therese Nietupski (Michael), 3 grandchildren Emma, Michael, and Elizabeth, 4 sisters Mary Guelda, Cecilia Mazzoni, Barbara Russell (Jack), Carolyn Foerster, 24 nieces and nephews, and many great and great-great nieces and nephews.
He is preceded in death by his sisters Sr. Ann Jeanette Effinger, SCN and Marie Sullivan (Tom), and his brothers John J. Effinger, Jr and Charles E. Effinger, Sr, and niece Lynn Effinger.
George grew up in Louisville and attended Holy Name School and Saint Meinrad Seminary. He was a retired school teacher for middle and high school. He was a member of Knights of Columbus and the Flaget High School Alumni Association (teacher). He was an active parishioner of St. Leonard Church.
George’s family was the love of his life and meant the world to him. His daughter was his pride and joy. He loved being with his grandchildren, seeing their smiles, and telling them stories of his past. He will be dearly missed.