Charlotte, Michigan
1939 - 2001
James F. Effner, 61, a U.S. Armed Forces veteran of the Korean War, a leader in the woodworking industry for 25 years, passed away at his home on Tuesday, February 13, 2001. Viewing is scheduled for Friday, February 16, 2001, noon to 4 p.m., at Pray Funeral Home, 401 West Seminary, Charlotte, Michigan. Funeral services are scheduled for Friday, 4 p.m., at the funeral home. Arrangements entrusted to Pray Funeral Home, Inc., Charlotte, Michigan.
We are still using your book as an important training manual at work. Sure wish you were here to personally oversee that training.
John Schultz
February 08, 2024 | Waterbury, VT | Friend
Still missing you, Jim.
I frequently wish you were still here - to inspire some of my newer staff about chisels on wheels..., but mostly I just wish you were still here to make life richer for all of us.
John Schultz
February 08, 2021 | Moretown, VT | Friend
Jim, you'll be missed by many.
See you again some day at an industry reunion on the other side?
Until then, Auf Wiedersehen!
Karin John-Deutschler
March 06, 2001 | Atlanta, GA
we feel very sorry for him, that he has to go.
We like to sent him last greetings
from Austria.
Herbert Humenberger
and his wife Hildegard
Herbert Humenberger
February 24, 2001 | Schardenberg, MI
A competitor (Leitz), a customer (Steelcase), a business partner (S3, inc.), but most importantly a friend. See ya on the flip side buddy.
Scotty
Scott Erickson
February 20, 2001 | Lake Barrington, IL
With deepest sympathies.
I will always miss you Jim, at every show and every reception.
You were unique and marevellous human being, and I am richer for having met you.
Until we meet again,
Jasna
Jasna Serventi
February 19, 2001 | ATLANTA, GA
With deepest sympathy
Ed Jerger
February 18, 2001 | Raleigh, NC
I have a particularly cherished memory of Jim giving this wonderful, informative talk at IWF in Atlanta one year, and suddenly, with an impish grin, well...., Effner's talking about epistemology! For anyone who doesn't know, epistemology is the totally ivory-tower branch of philosophy that deals with the limits on just what is knowable. Relevant just now, because, maybe it hasn't really sunk in yet, and all your friends are wondering where you are, Jim. But I can tell you one place you are:...
John Schultz
February 17, 2001 | Moretown, VT
Offering our deepest condolences during this difficult time.
Joe Pray and the Staff of Pray Funeral Home
February 14, 2001 | Charlotte, MI
