George Peter De Winne, Sr., age 91, of San Antonio, passed away on September 25, 2017. Born on January 5, 1926 to Camille and Margaret De Pauw De Winne. A proud descendant of Belgian immigrants, he was a founder and the first president of the Belgian-American Club of Texas.

After attending St. Mary's University and serving in the U.S. Army Air Corps during World War II, he returned to continue working in the family business, De Winne's Belgium Inn, until his retirement.

George had a strong commitment to community service. He devoted many hours to numerous organizations including the Catholic Parishes of Blessed Sacrament, Sacred Heart and St. John Berchmans Catholic Churches. He was an Assistant Scoutmaster for Boy Scout Troop #445.

He was a past-president of the San Antonio Restaurant Association, received their Lifetime Achievement Award and was the first recipient of The De Winne Volunteer Award, given out annually. George was a member of the State Board of the Texas Restaurant Association and was inducted into the Texas Restaurant Association "Hall of Honor."

George was Past Supreme Commander of the International Order of Alhambra and lifetime member of the Bexar Caravan #56. He supported Mount Sacred Heart and was past-president of both the Antonian College Preparatory P.T.A. and Central Catholic High School Alumni Association where he graduated in 1943. George received an honorary Life Membership 4th Degree Knights of Columbus and was the Honorary Social Director at Angelique House at The Village at Incarnate Word.

George remained active even while living at The Village. Every year he helped arrange transportation and raise funds to send some 600 mentally and physically challenged children to the San Antonio Zoo on behalf of Alhambra.

George was preceded in death by his parents, son John, and brothers Ernie, Albert, Rene and Roland. George is survived by his wife of 63 years, Germaine (Gigi) Aelvoet De Winne; sister, Madeline Welch; sons, George, Jr. (Pat), Gregory (Christina); grandchildren, Christopher, Adam (Ali), Erik, Nik; great grandchildren, Aubrey and Aiden De Winne.

FUNERAL SERVICES

Visitation will begin Sunday, October 1, 2017 at 6:00 P.M. at Blessed Sacrament Catholic Church, 600 Oblate Dr., San Antonio, TX 78216 followed by recitation of the Rosary at 7:00 P.M.

The Funeral Mass will be offered Monday, October 2, 2017 at 10:00 A.M. at Blessed Sacrament Catholic Church.

Graveside services will be held at 1:30 P.M. at Holy Cross Cemetery.

MEMORIAL CONTRIBTIONS

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the charity of your choice in honor of George's memory.