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Wilferd Ifft Obituary
Bill was born Nov. 8, 1919, in New Brighton, to the late Frank Parker Ifft and the late Edith Hogue.
Bill worked as a salesman and department manager at Montgomery Ward, retiring March 1, 1981. He was a lifetime member of American Legion Post 19 in New Brighton, and AARP. Bill was a veteran of the U.S. Army, serving in World War II. He was a member of the Medical Corps, 49th General Hospital in the South Pacific serving in New Guinea and the Philippines. Bill liked playing golf and bridge.
Bill is survived by his daughter, Susan M. (Richard) Pranno of Kirtland, Ohio; six grandchildren, Michael (Amy) Pranno, Jon Pranno, Mary (Chris) Fincham, Sarah (Kevin) Butler, Rebekah (Jaret) Havanchek and Daniel (Krystal) Pranno; 23 great-grandchildren; and two nieces and two nephews.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Janet Yeager Ifft, whom he married in March of 1941 and who passed away on Nov. 17, 2002; an infant son; and his sister, Jean Smith.
IFFT - Friends of Wilferd C. "Bill" Ifft, who died Friday, May 13, 2022, will be received from 11 a.m. until the time of service at 1 p.m. Friday at THOMPSON-MILLER FUNERAL HOME, 124 East North St., Butler, with Chaplain Ed Roglund from the Community Living Center at the Butler VA Medical Center officiating.
Officers and Members of the American Legion Post 117, American Legion Post 778 and VFW Post 249 will conduct military services after the visitation at the funeral home.
Burial will take place in Butler County Memorial Park.
Memorials are suggested to the donor's favorite charity.
Online condolences can be given at www.thompson-miller.com.
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Bonnie Van Gorder Parks
May 29, 2022
Susan,
So sorry to learn of your father´s passing. I remember trick or treating as a child and your parents always invited me in and wanted to talk. I always enjoyed the conversation.
I ran into him at the Lowry House a number of years ago and he was excited to catch up.
Condolences on your loss!
Kathy (Mercatell) Moore
May 29, 2022
Susan,
So sorry for the loss of your Father. From the letters here on the Eagle sight he sounded like a Wonderful Man.
Pam Kelly Parmenter
May 26, 2022
"Mr. Ifft" was a staple in the lives of our family. Going home to visit my parents was always accompanied by, "And how is Mr. Ifft?" He was such a good neighbor and friend of our father, and going home always felt better knowing Mr. Ifft was there. He is someone our family thought highly of and respected.
Matthew Kuziensky
May 25, 2022
Very sad to hear of Bill's passing. He and Janet were close friends of my grandparents, Joe and Gertrude Kuziensky and I saw them frequently when I visited Butler as a kid. I have many fond memories of Bill (or "Mr. Ifft" as I knew him). The pipe he frequently smoked, his trains and the safe he let me play with in the basement, the wooden toys he made with his neighbor, and his stories about enlisting in the military during WWII (I recall there was a request to not be put in the Navy because he couldn't swim). He was always glad to see you and to share his time with you. He will be missed. Condolences to his family and friends. May he rest in peace.
Gary J Kuziensky
May 23, 2022
Bill and Janet lived behind my Mom & Dad. One night my Mom wanted to play bingo but my Dad didn't want to go. So Bill took my Mom and several hours later they arrived at our back door with a friend - a live turkey on a rope that my Mom had won. He came to our house in Bill's trunk. Bill and Janet were the best neighbors ever!
Marjorie Felsing Pifer
May 23, 2022
Susan, you have my sympathy in the passing of your father. I remember your mother and you from Trinity Church.
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