John Brelsford Dunkle Sr.

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John Dunkle Obituary

Family-Placed Funeral Notice

JOHN BRELSFORD DUNKLE, Sr. The Honorable John B. Dunkle, Ret. passed away peacefully along side his family at Hospice of Palm Beach County on February 8, 2005 at 11am. John was born on July 24, 1928 in West Palm Beach, FL at Good Samaritan to parents Fredrika Brelsford Dunkle and D. Forrest Dunkle. He served as Clerk of the Circuit and Criminal Courts for 33 years until 1991 when sixteen hundred people attended his retirement party. He is survived by his wife Jeannette; and children, John Brelsford Dunkle, Jr. and his daughter Aowyn; James Forrest Dunkle and wife Nancy, dec.; Holly Ann Blum, her husband Joe and daughter Heather; Gregory Hillard Dunkle and daughters Jamie, Korey and Kelly; Ginger Louise Heran and daughter Robin; Gary Lawrence Dunkle, wife Debbie and children Aliisha, Gary, Jr. and wife Kasmira; Julie Elizabeth Dunkle and son Michael; brother David Forrest Dunkle, Jr. and wife Jean; and sister Elizabeth D. Axford, previously deceased. The family would like to express a heartfelt thank-you to all the people who shared treasured moments and love with John from all his employees and co-workers and their families as well as all his friends and acquaintances. The services will be held at the Royal Poinciana Chapel which is the site of his childhood homestead at Number One South Lake Trail at Brelsford Cove in Palm Beach. In the backyard along the bike trail is a magnificent ceiba tree that his grandfather planted from seed – it still has his initials in the tree. Funeral Services will be held at 11:00 AM on Saturday, February 12, at the Royal Poinciana Chapel with Dr. Robert S. Norris, officiating. A reception will follow. Friends may visit with the family between the hours of 5:00 to 8:00 PM on Friday, February 11, 2005, at QUATTLEBAUM FUNERAL HOME, 1201 South Olive Avenue, West Palm Beach, FL. In lieu of flowers, those who wish may make contributions in his memory to Hospice of Palm Beach County, 5300 East Ave., West Palm Beach, FL, 33407. QUATTLEBAUM FUNERAL HOMEFamily Owned and Operatedwww.Quattlebaum.org

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Published by The Palm Beach Post from Feb. 10 to Feb. 11, 2005.

Memories and Condolences
for John Dunkle

11 Entries

Mark Hager

February 17, 2005

Julie,

My family is keeping you in our prayers. I knew your Dad through you, so I know what a special man he was.

Much love to you and your family and God bless you,

Mark

NANCY ELLIOTT

February 13, 2005

To the Dunkle Family. I worked in the Family/Support Dept. Mr Dunkle was a very warm & friendly boss to all of us. I am proud he attended my retirement party. We older former employees will remember him with pride.

Jose Alabau

February 13, 2005

May the Lord bless Him. I remember Him well. He help our family become citizens to this country and he was always a very friendly funny man.One of te best examples of a true American leader and countryman. Adios and rest in peace.

FERNANDO RODRIGUEZ

February 11, 2005

He was a great Father-in-Law to my daughter and a good friend to our whole family. He will always be remembered in our hearts,our thaughts and in our lives.

Elizabeth Ross

February 11, 2005

To the Dunkle Family. A great joy to have known the family. My grandmother was house keeper for his mother in the late 60"s thru the early 70'.from our family to yours . you all are in our prayers

Vickie Poulsen

February 10, 2005

My deepest sympathy to Mrs Dunkle and the entire family. I too am a retired Clerk employee who worked for Mr "D". A wonderful person and boss. We all were a happy family under his loving care. God Bless and deliver him to heaven on golden wings.

Vickie & Dennis Poulsen

Debra Bradley

February 10, 2005

Mr. Dunkle was a great boss to work for and work with.... He took pride in his office and appreciated his employees.... He always made you feel like you were part of a big family..I must say for as many employees that he had working for him, he knew each and everyone of our names with no name badges or such to remind him who we were. If he saw you on the street, he would pass and call you by name to chat or say hi. He will be missed and to the family, Mr. Dunkle will always be in our hearts and thoughts. May you find that the peace and blessings that the Lord has upon you. God bless you.

Elaine Snyder Haines

February 10, 2005

My sincere sympathy to Jeannette and all the family.

leo fisher

February 10, 2005

TO THE DUNKLE FAMILY. PLEASE ACCEPT MY CONDOLENCES. I WORKED AS AN ABSTRACTOR AND TITLE EXAMINER IN THE OLD COURTHOUSE. IS WAS NOT UNUSUAL TO SEE MR. DUNKLE AMONGST THE PUBLIC, HELPING THEM PERSONALLY AND PERSONALLY HANDING OUT PAYCHECKS TO ALL THE CLERK EMPLOYEES. HE WAS ALWAYS A JOVIAL MAN AND A FINE PUBLIC SERVANT. MAY YOU BE COMFORTED IN KNOWING THAT OTHERS SHARE IN YOUR LOSS. RESPECTFULLY; LEO FISHER FROM TITLE EVIDENCE OF SOUTH FLORIDA, INC.

Kathleen Few

February 10, 2005

I worked for Mr. D for almost four years before he retired. I am proud to say that he was my boss and he had my respect and admiration. He will be greatly missed.

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