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James Telander Obituary

Telander, James Edwin (Tee), 79, father, military veteran, avid golfer and traveler, died peacefully, Friday July 26, 2013 in Reno, NV. He was the loving husband of the late Mary Lee (Sperling) Telander. Born in Clay Center, KS August 4, 1933. Tee was the son of the late Willard (Pete) and Juanita Telander. He was also, preceded in death by his sister Donna Mae Cinnamon. Tee was both a Navy and Air Force veteran who served as a medic, 22nd Casualty Staging Flight, Da Nang Air Base, Vietnam, January 1969 to 1970. He retired from the Air Force after 23 years at the rank of Master Sergeant. He continued to work as a hospital services manager with ServiceMaster's in Concord, NH, New Orleans, LA, Oklahoma City, OK and Wichita, KS. Survivors: sons, Frankie (Carol) and Johnny (Berneta) Rohrbough, Steven (Angie) and Phillip (Maggie) Telander; daughters Sharon (Larry) Beichle, Debbie (Tony Graves) McDaniel, Tami (Jay) Preston, and Lori (Thad Cook) Blair; 25 grandchildren, and 14 great-grandchildren. Services will be Friday, August 2, 2013; Visitation with the family will be 12:00 1:30 P.M.; Funeral Service at 1:30 P.M; both at Downing & Lahey Mortuary, 6555 E. Central, Wichita, KS. Burial will follow at the Kensington Gardens Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, contributions or memorial gifts should be offered through the Michael J. Fox Foundation for Parkinson's Research, Grand Central Station, P.O. Box 4777, New York, NY 10163-4777. You may view the obituary and send a message of sympathy at www.dlwichita.com

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Published by Wichita Eagle on Jul. 31, 2013.

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Skip Hetterscheidt

June 23, 2014

A sad day. I just viewed your family's loss. I was a medic alongside your father at the 22nd (69-70). He is remembered . RIP.

Donna Burch

August 8, 2013

My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. I was friends with Tami in Staley and RFA. My maiden name was Scalise

Harry Simpson

August 3, 2013

Rest James, until you hear at dawn,
the low, clear reveille of God.

Thank you for your service to this nation.

Mary Jo Ciccotti

August 3, 2013

Tami and Family,
So sorry to hear about the loss of your father. My thoughts and prayers are with all of you.
Mary Jo (Staudmyer) Ciccotti

Young and younger

August 2, 2013

Cousins,
No matter how old we are when our parents die or how old they are, the child in us feels a tremendous sense of loneliness. I have such fond memories of our early childhood years in Clay Center. Sending you all heartfelt prayers for your loss.
Cathy (Moorman) Leece ~Las Vegas, NV

Athena McQuillen

August 2, 2013

Steve,
Tom and I would like to express our deepest sympathy to you and your family for the loss of your father, but also take great pleasure in knowing where he now is! You are all in our prayers today.

Scott Maryott

August 1, 2013

You are in our thoughts and prayers!

WCSD JROTC Family

Bob Evans

August 1, 2013

Steve and Family,
I remember meeting your dad years back in Rome. You worked for my father, Dave on the base. We lost my dad on 12/27/11. It's a hard thing to go through. Stay strong and my prayers go out to you and your family.

Donna Bucher

August 1, 2013

Steve, Angie, Grace & Jeremiah,

We are thinking of you during this sad time. Praying for the peace of the Lord to cover your family.

Your family is in our prayers.

Love,
Mom & Grandpa

Darrell Bucher

August 1, 2013

Steve, Angie & Family,
We are truly sorry for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you. We only met your Dad a few times, but he was always kind and we enjoyed good conversations! Hold each other tight...the Lord is with you.

Our Love,
Darrell, Lori, Christian & Lilli Bucher

Brenda Kite

July 31, 2013

Frankie,
Sorry Pop for your loss!! Love you bunches :)
Brenda

Brad Lee

July 31, 2013

Phil and Maggie -
I am sorry to hear about the loss of your father. It seems as if we were just talking about him the other day. You are in my thoughts and prayers.

Trish Moreland

July 31, 2013

Phil and Maggie, I am so sorry to hear about the loss of your Father,,,,
Big Hugs...Trish

Jeanne Stitt

July 30, 2013

Two years ago we celebrated our 60th class reunion. We decided we shouldn't wait 5 yrs again so planned to celebrate our 80th birthdays on Sept. 28. We will miss Tee. We always looked forward to his visits home. So sorry for your loss.

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