Norwich University loses former cadet, visionary & CEO of Giering Metal Finishing, Inc., George F. Giering III, to a long battle with Alzheimer’s.

Dear Norwich Family Member,

It is with deep regret that I inform you of the death of George F. Giering, Class of 1965, brother of Elizabeth (Giering) Ross, VC Class of 1974.

George, 81, of Woodbridge, CT passed away on February 29, 2024. He graduated with a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration. George was a member of the Winter Carnival and Regimental Ball committees, the Honor Tank Platoon, Mountain & Cold Weather, and was a Distinguished Military Graduate. Through the years, he was a NU Admissions Representative and a 1965 Class Agent, serving as chair of his class reunion from graduation until his 50th reunion. George was a member of the Norwich University Board of Trustees from 1983-1987 and the Norwich University Alumni Association Board from 1978-1980. He also served as a member of the NU Board of Fellows. He was presented with the Norwich University Alumni Association Distinguished Alumnus Award in 1985. In 2015, George also received the NU Admissions Sustained Service Award. George also endowed two Norwich University scholarships for cadets, the George F. Giering ’65 Scholarship and the George F. and Ethel W. Giering Scholarship . He and his wife, Geraldine, are Partridge Society Two-Star Generals and Garrison Associates Founding members.

Visiting hours will be held from 4:00 p.m – 6:30 p.m. on Friday, March 8th at Sisk Brothers Funeral Home, 3105 Whitney Ave., Hamden, CT.

A full obituary and online guestbook can be viewed at www.siskbrothers.com.

Condolences can be sent to: Mrs. Geraldine Giering, c/o Sisk Brothers Funeral Home, 3105 Whitney Ave., Hamden, CT 06518

The Norwich community’s thoughts are with George’s family, friends, and classmates.

In Sympathy,