Georgeanna Cecilia “George” Tritsch, 78, died October 28, 2026, at Mennonite Friendship Communities. She was born September 18, 1948, in Sacramento, CA, to Gaylord “Wayne” and Ruth (Deewall) Kirby.

Georgeanna was a 1966 graduate from Coldwater High School and attended Salt City Business College, Hutchinson. She was a graphic designer for R.L. Polk & Co. for over 20 years, before retiring due to a hemorrhagic stroke in 2005. Georgeanna also worked part-time for many years at DCI assisting with mailing verifications. She enjoyed sewing and quilting and was involved in The Bee’s quilting group. Georgeanna liked to cook and bake, she had a sweet tooth and loved chocolate. She loved to spend time with her family and friends; Georgeanna especially cherished her family’s game nights and playing marbles.

On March 25, 1967, she married Dale Gene Tritsch, in Buttermilk, KS. They shared nearly 60 years of marriage, prior to her passing.

Georgeanna is survived by: her husband, Dale Tritsch of Hutchinson; children, Roy Tritsch of Hutchinson, Tiffany (Chet) Davidson of Surfside, TX, Rhonda Gurrereo Arizmendi of Hutchinson; grandchildren, Corey, Holly, Tad, Ben, Mya; great-grandchildren, Koi and Heidi; siblings, David (Shirley) Kirby of Wilmore, Dr. John (Teresa) Kirby of Yorba Linda, CA, and Nancy (Bruce) Plumb of Branson West, MO; as well as a host of nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her parents and brother, Paul Kirby.

Memorial service will be 2:00 p.m. Saturday, November 14, 2026, at Elliott Mortuary. Those attending are encouraged to wear purple and casual attire, in honor of Georgeanna’s favorite color. Private family burial will take place in Pleasant View Cemetery, Claflin. Friends may sign her book at Elliott Mortuary. Cremation has taken place.

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In lieu of flowers, memorials are suggested to Salvation Army, in care of Elliott Mortuary, 1219 N. Main, Hutchinson, KS 67501.