George Peroutka

George Peroutka passed away on January 3, 2017 at the age of 100. He was born of Czech parents Jaroslav and Agnes Peroutka in Berwyn, IL, where he lived for 23 years. He moved to Belcamp, MD in 1939 while working for the Bata Shoe Co. and was happily married to Anna Myrtle Anderson for 65 years. He was preceded in death by his wife, brothers, Jerry and Victor, and sister Margaret. He is survived by his daughter Marlene and her husband Philip Walker of The Villages, FL; son George Jr., and his wife Linda of St. Augustine, FL; son Alan and his wife Sarah of Portland, OR; 6 grandchildren, and 8 great grandchildren. Growing up, he was a proud member of the Sokol community. He served in the US Army during WWII, defended our country in Italy and France, and was the recipient of the Purple Heart and Oakleaf Cluster. He enjoyed a highly successful career at Bata for 47 years, working his way from bookkeeper to Vice President/Treasurer and a seat on the Board of Directors. He also served on the Board of Harford Memorial Hospital for over 25 years. More recently he developed considerable skills in the shuffleboard and bocce arenas and liked nothing better than victory in a game of dominos, chess or ping pong! He was a tremendous role model: a generous, loving, and dedicated husband and father who lived his life well. A memorial service will be held June 24, 2017 at McComas Funeral Home in Bel Air, MD. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests contributions in George's honor to be made to Baltimore Sokolat at sokolbaltimore.org. Memorial tributes may be posted at mccomasfuneralhome.com.