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Wayne Tollefson Obituary

MSGT Wayne Tollefson
Sept 20, 1942 - Nov 4, 2013
Wayne was born in Everett, WA to the late Carroll and Doris Tollefson. He was a long time Winton, CA resident. He passed away in Cookstown, NJ.
He is survived by his wife Patsy and son Arthur both of Cookstown, NJ, his daughter Sandy of Merced, 5 grandsons, 4 great grandsons and brothers Carroll and Myron.
Wayne served his country in the United States Air Force for 21 1/2 years. After retiring he took a job at Greif where he again retired after 25 years.
Wayne was laid to rest on Nov. 8, 2013 at Brigadier General William C Doyle Memorial Cemetary in Wrightstown, NJ.
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Published by Merced Sun Star on Nov. 14, 2013.

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David & Carol Stephens

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Patsy and Family, we are so sorry of the passing of Wayne, prayers are sent to you...

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