George Lewis Vonnegut

George Lewis Vonnegut born 30 APR 1929 in Indianapolis, Marion, Indiana and died 14 MAY 2004 in Indianapolis, Marion County, Indiana. Burial: 05/18/2004 Section: 3 Lot: 93;

George L. Vonnegut Was born on April 30, 1929 and died May 14, 2004 at the age of 75.

George was the beloved husband of Jean Ann and father to Kitty and Marjorie.

He was an avid fisherman, a talented metallurgical engineer and a devoted community volunteer. A life long resident of Indianapolis, his professional career spanned 43 years in the Materials Engineering disciplines of Allison Div., GMC (now known as Allison-Rolls Royce).

For more than half of his career, he was responsible for the planning, organization, coordination and supervision of the Allison experimental foundry. During his career with Allison, he was sole author of 2 patents (assigned to General Motors) related to superalloy components for gas turbine engines. He earned a Bachelors Degree in Metallurgical Engineering from Purdue University in 1951.

He has been a long time member of the John Purdue Club. He was also a member of Phi Kappa Psi Fraternity.

In recent years, following retirement from Allison, he served almost full time as a volunteer interpreter/docent for the Indianapolis Children's Museum and Conner Prairie Pioneer Settlement. His diverse volunteer activities included presidencies of the Indianapolis Civic Theater, the Nora Community Council and the Players Club.

George was a Veteran of the Korean Conflict and retired as a Lt. Colonel in the Army reserve. He was also a graduate of the U.S. Army Command and General Staff College.



George is survived by his wife, Jean Ann (Bates) Vonnegut; daughters, Catherine "Kitty" Vonnegut and Marjorie Vonnegut Batic; grandchildren, Karen Elizabeth "Carrie" Batic, Erin Michelle Batic, Evan Andrew Winiger and Scott George Batic. Memorial contributions may be made to Saint Vincent's Hospice, Indianapolis Children's Museum, Conner Prairie Pioneer Settlement, the Indianapolis Civic Theater or donor's favorite charity.

Funeral services entrusted to Flanner & Buchanan Funeral Center - Broad Ripple.

he married Jean Ann Bates Birth: Dec. 19, 1929 Indianapolis Marion County Indiana, USA Death: Jul. 21, 2009 daughter of Howard Haywood Bates and Miriam Weir Bates.

Jean Ann Bates Vonnegut, age 79, was born December 19, 1929 and died July 21, 2009. Jean Ann was the eldest daughter of Howard Haywood Bates and Miriam Weir Bates.

A life-long resident of Indianapolis, she graduated from Shortridge High School and received a Bachelor of Arts degree from Butler University. She was a member of Delta Delta Delta (Tridelta) Sorority and the women she met there have been life-long friends.

She was married to her high school sweetheart, George Lewis Vonnegut, for 52 years until his death in 2004. Both shared a love of theater and held leading roles in high school and community theater productions. She was an active member with the Indianapolis Civic Theatre and The Players Club. Additionally, she was a devoted volunteer in multiple organizations for many years.

Jean Ann is survived by daughters, Catherine "Kitty" Jean Vonnegut and Marjorie Bates (Vonnegut) Batic; grandchildren, Karen Elizabeth "Carrie" Batic, Erin Michelle Batic, Evan Andrew Winiger and Scott George Batic; sister, Patricia Hoffmann and her family.

Memorial contributions may be made to the Indianapolis Civic Theater, the Butler Chapter of Tridelta Sorority, the Marquette Manor Protestant Chapel or donor's favorite charity. Family and friends may call at Flanner and Buchanan Funeral Center - Broad Ripple from 3 to 7 PM Wednesday, June 29. Funeral services will be held at 10:30 AM Thursday, June 30, also at Flanner and Buchanan. Internment: Crown Hill Cemetery. Indianapolis Star 26 Jul 2009

Their children:

i Catherine "Kitty" Vonnegut

ii Marjorie Vonnegut married [-?-] Batic

Karen Elizabeth "Carrie" Batic
Erin Michelle Batic
Scott George Batic.

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