Obituary of George Atkins Bomann III

George Atkins Bomann III July 26, 1930, to April 18, 2026 George Atkins Bomann III, also known to many as Peter, was a devoted husband, father, grandfather, veteran, and man of abiding Christian faith who passed away peacefully on Saturday, April 18, 2026, after a full and purposeful life. Born on July 26, 1930, in New York City, George was raised in Katonah, in the town of Bedford, New York. He was the son of George Atkins Bomann Jr. and Dorothea Harden Bomann. He attended The Harvey School and Choate Rosemary Hall before matriculating at Yale University, where he participated in the ROTC program and developed a lifelong commitment to discipline, service, intellectual rigor, and a deep appreciation for the English language. Following graduation, George was commissioned into the United States Army and trained as a forward observer at Fort Sill, Oklahoma. He was later deployed to Japan and then to Korea during the final phase of the conflict, landing on his birthday, July 26, 1953, just one day prior to the signing of the Korean Armistice Agreement on July 27, 1953. His military service quietly shaped his life, instilling discipline, humility, patriotism, and a deep respect for service to country. After his military service, George worked in Malaysia, gaining early international experience that reflected his curiosity and independence, before returning to New York City to work at Hayden Stone. It was there that he met his future wife, Betsy Dunning Burns, whom he married on December 19, 1964, a union defined by deep partnership, shared purpose, and enduring devotion. He later returned to Columbia University, where he earned a master's degree, and briefly taught at Greenwich Country Day School in Greenwich, Connecticut. George and Betsy shared a vision of opening a bed and breakfast in Sharon, Connecticut and purchased a home. While that chapter was brief and ultimately not pursued, it reflected their entrepreneurial spirit and close partnership, before George began a long and distinguished career at GE Capital. Over twenty seven years in the Treasury Department, he contributed to the development of financial data systems during a period of significant institutional growth. He made his home in Riverside, Connecticut, where he and Betsy raised their three sons. After Betsy's passing in 2001, George remained in Riverside into his eighties before relocating to Trumbull, Connecticut. Faith was the cornerstone of George's life. His spiritual journey began at Saint Matthew's Church in Bedford and deepened later in life when he came to know the Lord Jesus Christ as his Savior. He worshipped with his family at Saint Paul's Church in Darien, later served faithfully at Redeeming Love Christian Center in Nanuet, New York, and most recently was a devoted member of Christ Redeemer Lutheran Church. George enjoyed time with family and community throughout his life, from his youth at Bedford Golf and Tennis Club to later years as a member of Rocky Point Club, where many lasting memories were made. He developed a deep love for Maine, inspired by Betsy's family roots, and together they cherished time at their summer home in New Harbor, enjoying the quiet rhythms of coastal life. That same appreciation extended to a lifelong love of nature. As a boy, he raised chickens and spent time on his family's farm, early experiences that shaped his connection to the outdoors. Throughout his life, he remained engaged with nature through the Audubon Society and family trips to national parks, where he found both joy and renewal. George was a strong advocate for a rich vocabulary and a precise command of the English language, which he viewed as both discipline and art. A proud patriot, he held a deep respect for the American flag and the values it represents. He also believed in proper conduct and presentation, reflecting principles long associated with Emily Post, often reminding his family that one was never fully dressed without attention to detail, including a proper belt and good manners. In later years, he embraced a lifestyle centered on health and simplicity, with an emphasis on clean eating and physical well being, while continuing to pursue learning and personal challenge, earning the rank of Senior Navigator within the United States Power Squadrons. He also shared with his family a simple but enduring philosophy: that it takes a summer to grow a squash, but many years to grow an oak. He believed deeply in investing time and effort in what lasts, favoring long term purpose over short term gain, a principle he lived by and passed on to those he loved. He was predeceased by his beloved wife, Betsy Bomann; his brother, John Bomann of Bonifay, Florida; and his parents, George Atkins Bomann Jr. and Dorothea Harden Bomann. He is survived by his sister, Ann Harden Bomann of Richmond, Surrey, England. George is also survived by his three sons: George Atkins Bomann IV and his wife Katy; John Dunning Bomann and his wife Amanda; and Andrew Burns Bomann and his wife Rebecca. He was a proud and loving grandfather to George V, Molly, Emma, Maggie, and Eliza; Grace, Lucy, and Ben; and Peter and John. His legacy lives on through each of them. Above all, George will be remembered for his unwavering faith in the Lord Jesus Christ, his devotion to his family, his patriotism, and his steady, thoughtful presence. His life was marked by quiet strength, intellectual curiosity, discipline, and enduring love. A Funeral Service will be celebrated on Saturday, April 25, 2026 at 1:00 pm meet directly in Christ Redeemer Lutheran Church, 2975 Nichols Ave., Trumbull. There will be no calling hours and interment will be held privately. Funeral arrangements were entrusted to Abriola Parkview Funeral Home, Trumbull. 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