George Donnelly, age 80, peacefully passed away on November 22nd, 2022, in Wheaton, Illinois.

Beloved husband of Jamie Donnelly for 57 years. Loving father of Marybeth (Reid) Sawyer, Patrick (Kathryn) Donnelly, Jo Ellyn (Michael) Musial, Mark (Michelle) Donnelly. Dear Grandfather of Michael, Katherine and Matthew King; Sean, Jack, Clare and Eleanor Donnelly; Mark, Joseph, Meredith and Sarah Musial; Olivia and Benjamin Donnelly. Fond brother of Jean Snitman, James Donnelly, and David Donnelly, who proceeded him in death.

George was born in Chicago, Illinois, son of Eugene and Anna (Wilcox) Donnelly. He was a graduate of DeKalb High School class of 1960 and received a BS Degree from the University of Illinois and a Juris Doctor Degree from Northern Illinois College of Law.

George was a member of Beta Theta Pi Social Fraternity, and the 1964 Illinois Rose Bowl Team. He earned three varsity letters with the Illini and co-captained the football team his senior year. He was first team All-Big Ten and All-American in 1964.

Donnelly was the No.13 overall selection in the first round of the 1965 NFL draft and continued his football career with the San Francisco 49ers.

After retiring from professional athletics, George was the General Manager and in-house counsel for PFW, a national sports magazine. He was a member of the Chicago Bar and an attorney in private practice in Wheaton, Illinois. In retirement he served on numerous arbitration panels in DuPage County.

Visitation at Williams-Kampp Funeral Home, 430 E. Roosevelt Rd., Wheaton, Wednesday, November 30, 2022 from 9:00 A.M. until time of Prayers at 10:15 A.M., going to St. James the Apostle Catholic Church, 480 S. Park Blvd., Glen Ellyn. Mass at 11:00 A.M. Interment Private. Memorial gifts can be donated to St. James the Apostle, St. Vincent de Paul Society fund. Funeral info (630)668-0016 or www.williams-kampp.com