George Asakawa died peacefully at home on Sept. 11, in the company of his family and caregivers.
He was 94.

George is survived by his wife of 67 years, Toshiko, their two sons, Carl (Andrew Pavey) and Stephen (Debra), and two grandsons, Nicholas (Anisa) and Eric.

In lieu of flowers, please consider a contribution to the Yellow Springs Community Foundation for the G and T Endowment, which benefits Glen Helen Nature Preserve, addressed to PO Box 55, Yellow Springs, Ohio 45387. A memorial is planned for 2 p.m. on Friday, Nov. 23 at the Glen Helen Building.

A full obituary will appear in the Sept. 20 issue of the News.