George Lewis Sanson

George Lewis Sanson, 86, of Edgewood, KY, passed away on Thursday, April 8, 2021 at the VA Hospital in Cincinnati, OH.  George was a talented self-taught engineer, who worked for Carlisle Construction for over 35 years, later becoming Maxim Crane Works. In addition to his work, George was an Army Veteran of the Korean War, a Master Mason in the Grand Lodge of Kentucky, and most importantly, George was a dedicated and loving husband, a doting and proud grandfather, and honored great-grandfather. George was preceded in death by his parents, Elvis and Hazel Sanson; his sister, Faith Sanson; and his in-laws, Roger & Lois Stephens. He is survived by his loving wife of 34 years, Elaine Sanson (nee Stephens); his step-children, Daniel (Wendy) Tobergte, Diane (Barry) Tuemler, Susan (Steve) Kolkmeier, Sandy (Mike) Smith, Sharon (Ron) Harrison, and Dave Meder. He was a proud grandfather to his beloved grandchildren, Billy, Mary, Louie, Brian, Luke, Maria, Kevin, Shannon, Melissa, Angela, Staci, Lauren, Megan, Lewie, Tommy, Charlie, Maddie, Allie, Caroline, and Samantha; and his 11 great-grandchildren. A memorial visitation for George will be on Wednesday, April 14, 2021 from 10:00AM-11:30AM at St. Pius X Church in Edgewood, KY. Mass of Christian burial will follow the visitation at 11:30AM at the church. Mass will be live streamed on YouTube- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=c1V6p8I4eXg  Burial is at 2:00PM at Kentucky Veterans Cemetery North in Williamstown, KY and all are encouraged to attend as he laid to rest with full military honors. Memorial contributions can be sent to: Redwood, 71 Orphanage Rd. Ft. Mitchell, KY 41017 or on their website at www.redwoodnky.org  The family recognizes the staff at the Veteran’s Affairs Medical Center in Cincinnati for their compassionate care of George.