George died March 10, 2015, in St. Louis.
Born in Springfield, Ill., George attended Springfield High School before transferring to The Hill School in Pennsylvania. At Princeton, he majored in English and took his meals at Colonial Club. George then served six months active duty with the Army at Fort Leonard Wood.
Returning to civilian life, he took a job with D’Arcy Advertising in St. Louis, working there for four years. In 1963, George was a passenger in a vehicle that struck a utility pole, rendering him comatose for three weeks. His recovery took 15 years, during which he had to learn things again and redevelop coordination.
After teaching at Sherwood Day School, George joined medical publisher C.V. Mosby in 1966 as a manuscript editor and became an expert in dental subjects. He remained with the company until retiring in 1997.
He then enjoyed tutoring at the St. Louis Literacy Center and on a freelance basis. George thrived on friendships, vacationing with his wife, and long bicycle rides.
Survivors include Joyce Thompson Stericker, his wife of 47 years; his son, George B. Stericker III; a brother, Frederick P. Stericker; and sister, Dr. Anne B. Stericker. The class extends sincere condolences to them all.