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Julius Lehfeldt Obituary
Julius Lehfeldt, born March 19, 1914, in Broad View, Mont., passed away on Aug. 30, in Yuma, Ariz.
He was preceded in death by his loving wife, Lois E. Picton Lehfeldt.
He is survived by four sons and two daughters, Norman Howard of San Francisco; Thomas Charal, Michael Stephan and Patrick William, all of Vacaville, Calif.; Eva May Forsman of Canby, Ore., and Janis Marie Moorhouse of San Jose, Calif.; eight grandchildren and 10 great-grandchildren.
Mr. Lehfeldt retired in 1974. He was a member of the California Retired Teachers Association and National Association of Retired Teachers.
He was a graduate of the University of California, Berkeley and held a master's degree from the University of Pacific in Stockton, Calif. He was a charter member of the following: Y's Men's Club of Stockton, St. Paul's Methodist Church of Vacaville, Kiwanis Club, Vacaville. He was past president of the Lions Club, Arbuckle, Calif. He served seven years as a member of the State Council of Education for the California Teachers Association and was chairman of the Professional Rights and Responsibilities Committee. Prior to his retirement, he was principal and assistant superintendent of the Vacaville Unified School District from 1952 to 1965. He served as superintendent of Pierce Joint Unified School District in Colusa County, Calif., at the time of his retirement. He served as a substitute teacher in Yuma schools after his retirement.
No services at his request. Memorial donations are suggested to Trinity United Methodist Church, Yuma. Ariz., Building Fund.
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Memories and Condolences
for Julius Lehfeldt
August 27, 2020
A true "one of a kind" gentle man.
Douglas Fagg
October 3, 2010
I remember Mr. Lehfeldt very well as a student at Vacaville High School. He was a gentleman and cared for all of the students. I was a classmate of his son, Norman.
Doug Fagg
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September 13, 2010
Uncle Julius will be missed by all of us. He was always upbeat and had a great sense of humor and an easy laugh. And he certainly stood out in a crowd!
Bev Lehfeldt Halliday
Ellen Morgan
September 12, 2010
Many years ago I was secretary for Kofa High School when Mr. Lehfeldt was substituting. He never turned down an assignment and always reported to work wearing a suit and tie and of course, his great smile! Regardless of how challenging some of the students were, Julius always turned in his keys at the end of the day, still looking crisp, dapper and, or course, smiling. He was the utilmate professional! With fondness I can still remember him coming into the office with his friend Gordon Axford - they were both excellent additions who brightened my day! I am sorry for your loss.
Ruth Long
September 12, 2010
Julius will be missed by all who knew him. I lived @ Desert Rose in Yuma, AZ
for 6 l/2 yrs & he was a delight to know.
He lived a good full life & I was sad to
hear of his passing. God Bless his family.
Mary Beth Massa
September 6, 2010
Uncle Julius was bigger than life! He did have a wonderful laugh from his entire being and I know he made a lasting impression on family and friends. His wonderful beard and white hair made him stand out in the crowd. He will be missed by us all.
Bea Lehfeldt Sousa
September 5, 2010
Uncle Julius supported me as a beginning teacher; he gave me credit for being better than I was. His extended family will miss him; this year's reunion was the first he missed. Lehfeldts are known for hearty, infectious laughs; Uncle Julius had one of the best.
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