George Kaczrowski

"George" Edwin Emil Kaczrowski, 80, of Seymour passed away on February 18th, 2026 after a courageous 2 ½ year battle with pancreatic cancer which metastasized to his lungs and abdomen. He was born on July 26, 1945 to the late Paul and Helen (Pasowicz) Kaczrowski.

He graduated from Seymour High School.

George always had a strong work ethic. In his younger years he helped out on the Leisgang farm bailing hay and doing any other farm work that needed to be done. After high school he went on to work at a Paper Mill. In 1969 at the age of 24 he decided to make a career change and became a Police Officer in Seymour. After his policing career, George opened a well known tavern in Seymour known to many as "George's" Hustle Inn where many would call him George The Legend. George embarked on this career for a little over 31 years until his retirement in 2005 when he sold it to his niece, Leslie. During his journey as bar owner he enjoyed meeting numerous people who will always remember George for his one liners and quick wit humor. George impacted many lives as a bar owner. He was not just the bar owner. He became a friend and a mentor to many. George was an avid pool shooter. He was known for playing "George Pool". George will forever be remembered for all the nicknames he gave to his patrons.

George always put family 1st. After the death of his Father he remained in the family home with his Mother and later cared for her until she passed away in 2007. He devoted a great part of his life to his nieces, Leslie and Dana. Upon his great-nephew Austin's arrival, he spent a great amount of time forming an impeccable bond with him. They were two "Hectors". George would often be found spending time with Darlene, Leslie and Austin at Austin's sporting events or going to Friday night fish frys.

George lived life very selflessly. This Christmas, as sick as he was, when Austin went and picked him up for Christmas Eve, he dressed up at Santa Clause to surprise us. He always found great pleasure in the simple things in life. He enjoyed making people smile, laugh and enjoy themselves. He always put others before himself.

George enjoyed time spent at the cabin in Townsend fishing with his nephew, Austin. It was always a competition to see who could catch the most fish, the biggest fish and "pee wee" fish. He always enjoyed our nighttime ritual of playing cards and found humor in pulling one over on the other card players with him and Austin switched cards so that one of them would win. George was a kid at heart and was always up for a good time and laughs.

Playing sheepshead and cribbage were a few things that George enjoyed with his long list of friends. He often played in many weekend tournaments throughout the years.

George loved sports. He spent many hours a day, as we would call "studying" teams, players and games so that he could do his sports betting at the casino. Him and Austin spent a lot of time discussing "hot picks". He also enjoyed watching NASCAR racing.

George loved to travel. He started traveling in 1982 with his buddy, Orlie Bishop, going to the state fair in Knoxville, TN. He and Orlie then vacationed with Louie Brugger and Juice Eick going to Paris, London, Frank, Venice and Italy. George also traveled with Orlie on a 17 day trip traveling from London to Rome where he went to confession at the Vatican. George enjoyed listening to pope John Paul's speech at the Vatican Coliseum. Among visiting Rome and Italy numerous times, George also vacationed in Germany, Amsterdam, RIO de Janeiro Brazil, Belgium, Portugal, Europe, Thailand, Bangkok, London, Hong Kong, China, Dominican Republic, Mexico, Margarita Island, Bahamas and Las Vegas. He took great pride when he was able to take his niece Dana on a trip to Lourdes.

In recent years George took a liking to playing PioGow. After having part of his pancreas, spleen and splenic vein removed in 2023 and before starting chemotherapy in August of 2024, George was able to take a trip to Rivers Casino in Chicago, IL with his nephew, Austin. He was also able to take one last, memorable trip to Las Vegas with Leslie and Austin in May of 2025.

George enjoyed watching Western movies. He had a love for classic country music and enjoyed his heritage polka music. He also had a love for classic cars owning a few of his own. His new favorite being his 1962 red Ford Galaxie which was a resemblance of one he owned in his earlier years.

George had a love for animals and would never leave an animal, whether it be a possum or a cat, go unfed or cared for. He will be greatly missed by Tiger and Buck, his two feline buddies.

George had a heart of gold and was very generous. As a dear friend once said, "he would give you the shirt off his back".

George was a member of St. John's The Baptist Church and had a strong belief in God. His belief in God and the love of his family is what pushed him to be overwhelmingly resilient in his fight against pancreatic cancer.

George fought with every ounce of strength he had, though he suffered greatly, until he could fight no longer. Throughout his fight he maintained a determined, independent, resilient attitude and accepted and faced all his challenges without grumbling or complaining.

George is survived by his loving sisters: Dolores Leisgang, Darlene Werner, Christine (Keith) Mueller; and sister-in-law, Joanne Kaczrowski. His daughter-like niece, Leslie Fulton; her son, Austin Fulton along with many nieces, nephews, cousins and a long list of friends and acquaintances.

George was preceded in death by his parents, Paul Sr. and Helen; his brothers: Paul Jr. and Eugene Kaczrowski; his sister, Helen Leisgang; his brothers-in-law: Ollie Leisgang and Lavern Leisgang, his nephew; Scott Kaczrowski; his niece Dana Werner; his niece, Paula VanderMuelen; his great-nephew, Codie VanderMuelen; and his nephew, Robert "Bobby" Leisgang.

Visitation for George will take place on Thursday, February 26, 2026 at Muehl-Boettcher Funeral Home, Seymour from 4:00 pm until the parish prayer service at 8:00 pm. The visitation will continue on Friday, February 27, 2026 at St. John Catholic Church, Seymour from 9:00 am until 10:45 am with the funeral mass at 11:00 am with Fr. Bob Kabat and Deacon Rich Matuszak officiating. Entombment will take place at Allouez Catholic Mausoleum in Green Bay.

George's family would like to thank Doctor Rupp for a successful surgery, Doctor Tahsildar and his staff for their overwhelming support in fighting this terrible cancer, the nurses at Unity for their support and care during George's last days, Father Bob and Deacon Rich Matuszak. Joel Walters and Kurt Boettcher for their hands-on care and support to the family. We are also thankful for all the family members and friends who have supported us at our time of need and visited with George during his final days. A special thank you to his niece, April Mueller who spent 2 days and an overnight with him administrating the necessary medication George needed every 2 hours. Thank you to Leslie who spent a week overnight with him nurturing and providing support to George on his final days. Thank you Austin for always being there for his Uncle. For providing him with love and care during his final days. A huge thank you to George's sister, Darlene who was there for him throughout his entire journey. Darlene spent hours researching and made it her mission to keep George alive and comfortable for as long as possible. Though having ailments of her own, in 2 ½ years, she never missed an appointment and stayed with him for the past 26 days, never leaving his side, allowing for George's wish to pass away at home to be granted.

~ George, you were the best big brother anyone could ever ask for. I don't know how I will live without you. I love you so much. ~ Darlene