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John KRUMWIEDE Obituary

June 23, 1927 – September 12, 2020 It is with great sadness we announce the passing of Jack Krumwiede. Born in St. Paul, Minnesota, he immigrated to Victoria, British Columbia, Canada in 1968. Jack joined the US Navy at the age of 17 and was a member of the first crew on the USS Midway during WWII. He became a salesman extraordinaire, starting with St. Jude's Magazines and ending his career in insurance sales, many times as "Salesman of the Year". Jack's passion was golf. He competed in amateur tournaments and achieved an amazing 3 hole-in-ones. Cedar Hill Golf Club was his home away from home. Jack leaves to mourn, Ellen, his loving wife of 73 years, and their six children: John, Jr., Jan (Jack) Kohout, Gail (Glenn) Pritchard, Gary, Lynn (Bill) Rapanos and Julie (Ming) Fitchett. Papa always had time for a chat with his 16 grandchildren, their spouses, and his 23 great grand children, whom he loved dearly. Sadly, predeceased by his beautiful granddaughter, Michelle (Mimi) and great-granddaughter Rosa Faye. We all loved him. Your foursome is waiting……it's tee off time.

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Published by Pioneer Press on Sep. 20, 2020.

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Marjorie Specktor

October 18, 2021

So sorry to hear of Jacks passing. God Bless you and Family Ellen. Fred also passed in 2017.

Jim Paterson

September 21, 2020

i played many rounds of golf with Jack & always found him to be a friendly, interesting man as well as a good golfer.

Karen Szabo

September 18, 2020

My deepest condolences to you Lynn and all your family. ❤

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