George Fredrick Septer

George Fredrick Septer

Salem

George Fredrick Septer, 83, of Salem passed away on Wednesday, May 28, 2025, at Park Place Elder Living Center in Mount Pleasant.

George was born on July 26, 1941 in Salem, the son of Roy and Carlotta (Gumbo) Septer. He was united in marriage to Doris Hourihan on November 28, 1959, in Salem. George was a very caring, hardworking and generous person. He worked at the Fort Madison Correctional Facility for 30 years, owned and operated Subs and Suds in Burlington, and for 25 years owned and operated George’s Concessions.

Those thankful in sharing in his life include his wife of 65 years, Doris, of Salem, his children, Mike Septer of Ottumwa and Lora (Charlie) Meierotto of Pilot Grove, his four grandchildren, Susan, George, Mitch and Trisha, and his two great-grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his parents, two brothers, Ralph Septer and Dale Septer, and one sister, Shirley Guzman.

A Celebration of George’s life will be held on Tuesday, June 10, 2025, from 4 to 7 p.m. at the Murphy Funeral Home in Mount Pleasant. Burial will be held at a later date in the Salem South Cemetery. According to his wishes cremation has been entrusted to the care of Murphy Funeral Home of Mount Pleasant. A memorial has been established in his memory.

Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.murphyfuneralandmonuments.com.

Murphy Funeral Home of Mount Pleasant is caring for his arrangements.