John Kallen Obituary

John P. Kallen

Peters Creek, Alaska —Peters Creek resident, Tsgt. John "JP" Paul Kallen, 32, passed away unexpectedly, Sunday, November 3, 2013 in Chugiak.

Memorial services with full military honors were held 2:00 p.m. Friday, November 8, 2013 at Chapel Two, 9431 Luke Avenue, JBER, Elmendorf. Chaplain Brian Musselman officiated.

John was born December 3, 1980 to John R. Kallen & Jeanne (Temple) in Burlington, Vermont. He moved to Alaska when he was five and he became an outstanding fisherman. He loved to hunt and camp and was always ready for an adventure. John joined the U.S. Air Force and never stopped moving being stationed in Anchorage, Fort Walton Beach, Guam, Great Falls, MT and again coming home to Alaska. He had also resided in North Pole, Kodiak and Peters Creek. John loved the Air Force. John, affectionately known as "JP" to family and friends, was a loving son, your best friend and an outstanding person.

The family wrote, "So many great memories, so much accomplished, JP you are and will be greatly missed."

John was preceded in death by his stepfather, Terry Rosebaugh. He is survived by his mother, Jeanne Rosebaugh-Lutz of Port Orange, FL; sister, Bailey Kallen of Port Orange, FL; father, John Kallen of Granby, CT; grandmother, Jean Williams of Port Orange, FL; aunts, Patricia Temple of Daytona Beach, FL and Day Kaldy of Myrtle Beach, SC; uncle, Mike Kallen of Rutland, VT; cousins, Jillyian Herbert of Hawaii and Samantha Welch of Boston, Massachusetts.

Arrangements were cared for by Anchorage Funeral Home & Crematory. Please visit JP's obituary and online guestbook at www.AlaskanFuneral.com

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Published by Great Falls Tribune on Nov. 10, 2013.

Memories and Condolences
for John Kallen

10 Entries

Scott Hiatt

December 3, 2013

Rest in peace brother. You will be missed.

Mike Carnahan

November 18, 2013

John, I remember being airmen together with Mike "Patty" Malone up here in AK back in eary 2000's. It was great getting to catch up with you, being back in the same unit again this time. I pray your soul is at rest and will rejoice in your life as your mother said to do. You touched so many people and will forever be honored as an amazing friend, co-worker, and inspiration. God bless you buddy.

Chad Benjamin

November 18, 2013

God Bless John. Enjoyed the time we shared getting to know one another in Guam Building up the 823 "Red Horse" unit. You will be missed brother.

Theresa/Steve Stomper

November 16, 2013

Godspeed JP. May you rest in peace.our prayers are with you.Knew you from birth.Had the pleasure of you living with us in Enfield, Ct. You will be deeply missed by all who knew you.
Aunt Theresa and Uncle Steve Stomper.

November 12, 2013

I met Sgt. Kallen in Great Falls, Mt. on a Habitat for Humanity building site. He was between deployments and wanted to volunteer his help. He was with the 819th"Red Horse" squadron and brought some of his guys with him. I`ve worked with alot of people over my life and consider myself a pretty good judge of character. As I watched John come on site, assessing the situation as he walked, confident in his stride, I could tell this was a man who would make you proud to know. He then flashed that smile, stuck out his hand and introduced himself. Right away I thanked God for blessing our nation with young people like him that serve in our military.(and also for sending him to help us)!! He was a leader, a hard worker, and a tribute to his parents and country. It was a privilege and an honor to have known him. My personal condolences go out to his family as well as condolences from all of us here in the Great Falls Habitat for Humanity family.
Mike Leffler
Construction Manager
Habitat for Humanity
Great Falls, Mt

Josh Wennberg

November 12, 2013

What can you say about such an awesome friend. John was a positive influence to everyone he met. Ill miss you buddy.

Sandy

November 11, 2013

I was given the honor to know JP for a short time here in Great Falls. He was a hard working, wonderful, honest, loyal and compassionate man. I will never forget the times we had and how fun he was to be around! Rest in peace my friend!!!!!! I will miss you.

Gary Moss

November 9, 2013

John use to work in my shop back in 2000 and was a great worker. Helped reroof my house and was there from start to finish. Even helped with the clean up to include providing the covered trailer. Went to the Hiland landfill and we had to pitch them out by hand. Hard work and all John did was smile. Well low and behold he is stationed back here and I find out from a mutual Friend that he is with the 611th this time. I run into him at the base gym and we pass each other by and just kind of stop. Been 10 plus years and I'm sure I look a lot different than he does. We shake and talk about everybody and everything to include exchanging phone numbers. He was looking really good and you could see the results of many an hour at the gym. He will be truly missed and just glad we had the chance to be friends.

Alaskan mom & dad

November 9, 2013

We will always love you and miss you very much

Schumacher

November 9, 2013

We will be keeping you in our prayers. You have helped us a lot, TSgt Kallen.
V/r,
From all of us here back in Andersen AFB , Guam

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