George Pebworth

George Aubrey Pebworth, Jr., 51, passed away peacefully on Saturday, November 7, 2015, at his rural home after a fierce battle with Amyloidosis.

George was born January 16, 1964, in Centralia, Washington, the son of George Aubrey Pebworth and Josephine Lincoln Pebworth, former mayor of Lancaster, Wisconsin, both of whom preceded him in death as did his special pup, Mary. He graduated from Lancaster High School and attended the University of Wisconsin, Platteville.

He is survived by his son Chase Aubrey (Kaitie Panka) Pebworth, sisters, Ky Burke, Baton Rouge, Louisiana, and Sarah Pebworth, Blue Hill, Maine, his former wife and love of his life, Angela Pebworth and her parents, Eugene ''Gene'' and Darlene (Cadwell) Willkomm, and niece and nephews, Scott and Sarah Burke, and Aidan and Cooper Willkomm, and a host of fun-loving friends, including his childhood camping buddies, Arthur "Chip" Grensing and Greg Grudzina.

George considered fishing his most important job.When he wasn't on the water or the ice, you could find him splitting wood; ''Have you seen my woodpile?'' He worked at Millprint Inc. in Lancaster for 15 years. In 2002, he, Angie, and Chase built the Whitetail Bluff Camp and Resort in rural Cassville, out of a cornfield on the banks of the Mississippi River, which they operated until 2014. He was easy to spot in his signature orange t-shirt.

He was so proud of his talented son Chase, following his music career closely. Sick though he was, he kept his upbeat attitude, looking out for others right until the end.

In lieu of flowers, please raise a glass of Captain Morgan and tell the ones closest to you that you love them. In keeping with George's wishes, there was no visitation, funeral service, or tears. A Celebration of Life Party will be held at a later date. His final words, ''Now stop worrying about me and go have a party.'' Martin Funeral Home & Cremation Services in Cassville is assisting the family.