George Washington Strevig was born on February 22, 1912 in Carroll County, MD, near Westminster to Mr. and Mrs. John Strevig, he was 1 of 9 children.  He began school in the two-room Meadow Branch School near Roop's Mill, Carroll County and finished his education at the Pleasant Hill School in Union Township, after moving to Pennsylvania in 1924.  George's education was discontinued at the eighth grade level, for there was a greater need of his services on the farm than in the classroom, so he stayed on the farm working until 1936.  

During that year, George left the farm and married Odetta Selby of Hagerstown, who at that time was working at the shoe factory in Littlestown.  They moved into town and George began working for I.H. Crouse and Sons as a carpenter's and plumber's helper.  Plumbing and heating were to be his vocational forte for the next 21 years.  In March 1957, he continued this vocation by starting in business for himself--George W. Strevig, Plumbing and Heating.  He operated out of his home and his mother's small barn at the edge of Littlestown.  At that time, he was 45 and had four sons and one daughter and now an infant business to think about.

George, along with his wife's steady support, persevered with his business and, as his family has grown, so did his business and his loyalty to the community.  George was an active member of St. Johns Evangelical Lutheran Church for over 38 years.  During that time he served as an active member of the church council.  

His numerous civic responsibilities have included:  Alpha Fire Company No. 1 member since 1943, during which time he served two four-year terms as trustee and also participated in the marching unit for six years.  In 1957, he was nominated to fill a vacancy and appointed as treasurer on the Littlestown Joint School Board of Education for three years, and subsequently was elected to a second full term in 1960.  He also served on the building and planning committee for the construction of the then new high school.  His commitment  to a better community continued with his service on the Borough Planning and Zoning Board, during which time he helped in establishing improved plumbing codes in regards to responsible and professional plumbing standards for the Littlestown community.  As a member of the Chamber of Commerce since the 1950's.  George, by his service with the Chamber, helped promote community well-being by his involvement in projects the Chamber has undertaken, such as being a participant and sponsor of the "Good Ole Days" and Flea Market activities.  

George's professional know-how, expanding from his business, has contributed to his community not only through his civil service, but also through his social service too.  He became a Rotarian in 1960 and president of the club in 1970, and by means of his membership has fostered higher ethical business standards and acquainted youth with the business community.

Simply put, George was a man in the tradition of his town's motto--"Littlestown:  Where agriculture and industry meet"--for George began with a farming vocation and because of his hard work and determination, expanded this knowledge to include an industrial vocation.  During this route of pursuit, with his commitment to better business and to community service, he helped attain and maintain the improvement of his community.

George died on 20 November 1980 of a massive heart attack.