- Date Of Birth: 1942
- Date Of Death: 2019
- State: Minnesota
Obituary of John G. Georgolopolos
John G. Georgolopolos died peacefully at his home at the Homestead at Anoka. Born in Mitchell, South Dakota, to Anna (Gaveras) and George Georgopoulos on August 7, 1942, he graduated from Dakota Wesleyan University, where he studied art, math and English. He received a master’s degree in education from the University of Minnesota and taught art at Coon Rapids High School for 32 years. John was a passionate teacher and artist who loved his family, friends, students and collecting museum-quality art. His big spirit lit up the room and he loved to make people laugh. He was proud of his Greek heritage. While in the army, he was an ambassador to diplomats from Greece. John loved traveling, reading, cooking and gardening. But most of all, he loved people. He will remain in the hearts of many including his three siblings: Arthur (Donna) Georgopoulos of Battle Creek, IA, and sisters Kalley (Mark) Johnson of St. Paul and Stella (Fred) Treiber, also of St. Paul. He left behind many beloved nephews and nieces including George (Joni) Georgopoulos, Mark (Stacy) Georgopoulos, Nicholas (Cassie) Georgopoulos, Andrew (Christina) Georgopoulos, Michael (Lori) Treiber, Alex (Jamie) Borgidu, Georgi (David) Gerwe Johnson and Peter (Susanne) Johnson.
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