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Kalfahs, John Jersild
John Jersild Kalfahs passed away peacefully on February 23, 2013, at Hospice of the Valley in Peoria, Arizona, with his wife, Joan by his side. He was born April 23, 1934, to Edwin, Sr. and Hulda Kalfahs in Neenah, Wisconsin. He is survived by his wife, Joan, his sister, Mary (Aker), his daughter, Keri Heinen Pollock (Tom), son, Mark Kalfahs, son, Kai Kalfahs (Cindy), and daughter, Turi Rathert (John), granddaughter, Paige Heinen, grandson, Owen Rathert, and granddaughter, Parker Rathert. He was preceded in his passing by his brother, Edwin Kalfahs, Jr. the previous day.
He graduated from Neenah High School in 1952, and the University of Wisconsin Madison in 1956, with a Bachelor's degree in Business. He then joined the United States Army and was assigned to the Army Base in Bussac, France, where he served with the 55th Transportation Division. Here is where John met Joan, his wife for an amazing 54 years.
John's joy in life was his profession as a knitter of Scandinavian sweaters. He served as President of Jersild Knitting Company, a 100 year old family business started by his grandfather. They produced sweaters, skirts and pants to match. John was a Packer fan who held season tickets for many years beginning during the Lombardi era. He was a gentle man and a man of integrity. He was loved greatly by his wife and family and will be missed by all.
Memorial Services will be held at the Community Church of Joy (AZ) on Saturday March 16, at 1:30 p.m. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made to Prayer Watch International, P.O. Box 3705, Flagstaff, AZ 86003 or Community Church of Joy 2100 N 75th Avenue, Glendale, AZ, 85308.
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Mike & Patti Nielsen
March 4, 2013
Dear Turi... We were saddened to hear of your dad's death; we know you'll be comforted by the many happy memories of the times you spent together. Thinking of you and your family... Rick and Tricia Smith
March 4, 2013
Hi Joan, We're so sorry John passed, but we know he had been ill these last few years. Call if you get to Neenah.
Sally and Jim Keating
Sally Keating
March 3, 2013
Uncle John was a peaceful man, a man who enjoyed his family. I will always remember the get togethers at Grandma and Grandpa's every Sunday for dinner. It was a special time for all of us and great memories to live by! God's Blessings to you all. Can't believe the brothers passed one day apart! love, Kalen
March 3, 2013
Dear joan. Memories of you, john and your family are amongst my fondest. My best to your whole family. Kim lulloff (& jeannie)
kim lulloff
March 3, 2013
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