John Jacob Erdman

John J. Erdman, a lifelong resident of Walla Walla, died at Providence St.Mary Medical Center on Feb. 13, 2016.
He was born March 16, 1920, in Walla Walla to Volga German immigrants John and Catherine Erdman from Walter, Russia. He attended Walla Walla schools and graduated from Walla Walla High School in 1939. John served in the U.S. Military during World War II on several south
Pacific Islands including, Guadalcanal and finally in the Philippines as a staff sergeant. He was recently chosen to attend the Veterans World War II Honor Flight to Washington D.C Memorial.
After the war he worked at Wade's Clothing for many years and then at Green & Jackson Drug. He was a competitive golfer and was known for his long drives.
In the city tournament at the Country Club he shot two eagles, and one hole-in-one.
John married Evelyn Lundeen in 1951, had three children, John W., Kathy Roforth, and Kenneth (Huiyi), and two step-sons, Ron (deceased) and Jerry (Linda) Erdman. John has several grand and greatgrandchildren and is also survived by his long time
companion, Gladys Voeltz. He was preceded in death by his wife, parents, six sisters and seven brothers.
His family would like to thank his special caregivers,Mattie, Sonya, Amber and Lisa.
Visitation will be at Herring Groseclose Funeral Home, Thursday, Feb. 18, from 3-7 p.m. A memorial service will be held at Christ Lutheran Church on 2nd St., at 10 am., graveside service to follow.
Memorial contributions may be made to Christ Lutheran Church through Herring Groseclose Funeral Home, 315 W. Alder, Walla Walla WA. 99362.