BORN

1922

DIED

2013

John Cedervall Obituary

Lt. John A. Cedervall USNR (09/13/1922 - 05/24/2013). John Arthur Cedervall, 90, died May 24 in Aurora Colorado. He was born September 13, 1922 in Rockford Illinois to Joseph and Margaret Cedervall. Enlisted in the Navy in 1942 and was attending Northwestern University in Evanston Illinois, where he met Helen Marie Thiese. They were married in 1945, and moved to Boulder Colorado where he attended the Naval Oriental Language School. Lived in Deerfield Illinois for 55 years. Worked for Underwriters Laboratories. Retired from the Naval Reserve 1982, and from UL 1987. John was preceded in death by his wife Helen. He will be deeply missed by his daughters Lynn (Larry) Kettwich and Janet Cedervall, grandchildren Daniel and Christopher Kettwich and Nicole Cedervall, great-grandchildren Alexander, Noah, Gregory, Brandon, Hadley, Jacob and Cameron, and by his dear sister Elizabeth Cedervall.

Published by Chicago Tribune on Jun. 7, 2013.
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I worked for John at UL. He was the best boss that I ever had. I've kept in touch with him since he retired and always call hime this time of year to ask him what time he wanted me to pick him up to take him to the UL 25 year club dinner, even after he made the move to the Denver area. He always said, well I won't put that online. I knew Helen also. She was a sweetheart and always had good gardening advice. Though he tried to be gruff, John was a good guy. I will miss him and our talks.
Our thoughts and prayers are with the family.
Hi to Larry.

Jerry Wodzinski

June 12, 2013

John was my first manager at UL. While he was tough, he was always fair. He taught me a lot about safety certification business. I will always cherish my memories of that time. May God grant peace and comfort to his family.

Ronald Czischke

June 12, 2013

So glad we had the opportunity to know John and Helen. they were very special in all they did.
Bobbie & Bob Merritt

June 10, 2013

I was moved to send my condolences as my father, George Pope, worked with John at UL. I recognized the name as I remember my dad talking about work over dinner and John's name being mentioned. My father died in 2001 but the UL connection along with Northwestern and the Navy gave a lot of people common experiences back in the day and the connection continues.

My thoughts are with you at this difficult time.

Virginia Pope

June 9, 2013

Our Condolences to the Cedervall family. Throw all your anxiety upon God because he cares for you. His comfort is the blessings of true faith.

Martin family

June 7, 2013

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