George was born August 26, 1924 in Paterson, NJ the son of Joseph and Henrietta Komer. In 1940 he and his mother moved to Tuscarora, NY. He graduated from Nunda Central School in 1942 and three days later joined the U.S. Navy, serving in both the Atlantic and Pacific theaters. He was awarded the Asiatic-Pacific Campaign Medal with three silver stars along with other medals. On November 9, 1945 he was honorably discharged from the navy at Sampson, NY.
George married Joyce Irene Sherman on January 17, 1948 in Mt. Morris, NY. They operated a dairy/poultry farm together in Tuscarora for 13 years. In October of 1957 he went to work for the US Department of Agriculture, Soil and Water Conservation Service in Wyoming County. He left SCS in 1960 to accept a trainee position in the Agricultural Stabilization and Conservation Service. George and Joyce and their four children, Catherine Myers (Victor), Mark Komer (Glenda), G. Michael (Laurel Midgley), Susan Kennedy (late William) moved to New Hope, NY. A fifth child, Elizabeth Komer (Donald Alvord) was born there. While his children were growing up, George was a Master Scout Leader and was very active in many projects for the Mid-Lakes Methodist Church. George moved through the ranks of ASCS becoming State Executive Director in 1978 and retired in 1981. Since that time, his family continued to grow to include 15 grandchildren, 22 great grandchildren and one great great grandchild.
George and Joyce were very active during retirement. They operated a small apple orchard and Christmas tree farm, leased a sugar bush and produced maple syrup for four years. Together they started and operated an antique shop for 15 years. They also traveled extensively throughout the United State in their RV. From 1983 until 2006 they spent most of their winter months in Gulf Shores, Alabama. George thought he ought to go back to work in the summer months so in 2001 he stopped by the Ward O’Hara Agricultural museum to see if they needed any help. He was welcomed there and stayed eight years. He also was the Supervisor for the Town Of Niles.
Much of the family and work history above was written by George years ago, as he was a skilled manager and planner and always considerate about not burdening others with any work he could accomplish himself. He and Joyce built a new home in 1989 and had fun adding a nine hole golf course, pond and flower gardens. Watching birds and wildlife was great entertainment for George and still is for Joyce.
Memorial donations may be made to Mid-Lakes United Methodist Church 3703 State Rt 41A, Moravia, NY 13118 or Four Town Rescue Squad, 5923 New Hope Road, Moravia, NY 13118
Graveside service will be held privately for the family.