George Phelps Obituary

Dear Monda, I am so sorry to hear of George's passing.

Monda. I am truly saddened by the loss of Milo, Husband, father and friend. I was honored to be one of his oldest friends, and was with him when he met you in So. Milwaukee. Some will remember his original composure, "High Tide On The Kickapoo Mudflats" My prayers are with you. Tom Bradley. 54-58

Monda. I am truly sorry for your loss. As you remember, George and I were very close, spending those 5 great years in the Corps. His original :High tide on the Kickapoo mud flats" was a classic!

He and you are remembered.

Tom Bradley 55-59.

I marched with George in the Madison Corps in 1957-59. He was a good friend & a great Scout brother. I will miss him.
My condolences to all family members.
Jim Shafer Madison Scout of the 50's.

George is still in our minds and Heart. A truly fine man. We served in the Corps for a time and he will be missed by many.

Mrs. Phelps, Trish and family,

So sorry to hear that George has passed. My thoughts and prayers are with you.

Monda - So many wonderful memories of the great times we had together. George was very special and a dear friend and will be remembered lovingly always. Our sincere thoughts of sympathy go to you and the family.
Patsy and Dave Ladwig

We have known George only a short time, and all admire his courage and his contributions. We know he will be sorely missed.

George was a very kind and gentle person. It was a pleasure to have been able to get to know him and Magdaline

I remember George when he came to his first band at Mtn.Home Air Force Base, Idaho. He just arrived there from Basic. We became good friends. I was his sponser. We had great times together. He surely will be missed.

Dear Monda,Linda and I were so sad to lear of George's passing. We both have very fond memories of our time together in Weisbaden. I never met a person that I respected more than George and will always remember him with a smile. He was one of those people that you might not see in thirty years but when you talked on the phone it was like yesterday afternoon. Time seemed to stand still We had some once in a lifetime experiences in Germany which I will never forget. Our thoughts are with all of you.

Jim and Linda Butler

My short years with George at the Air Force Band in DC were years I will always hold close to my heart. He hired me for Operations and I will always be grateful for his mentoring and wonderful management style. I learned a lot from George and remember fondly of those times he invited me to his home and Monda's hospitality and cheerful encouragement. Dwight Graupman

I have lost one of my dearest and most beloved friends. George was like a second dad to me back in my Air Force days, thank you Monda for welcoming me into the family as you did. George was a great bandleader and led the Diplomats combo through a period of great change. He was simply one of the good guys, a loving and faithful husband and a devoted father to his four children, of whom he was very, very proud. And a true Catholic gentleman. I will always hear his voice--"Let's go, get on the bus"-- and will forever treasure the memories of the time we spent together. I LOVE YOU, GEORGE, rest in peace, and "Thank you for being a friend".