James F. Effner

1939 - 2001

James F. Effner

1939 - 2001

BORN

1939

DIED

2001

James Effner Obituary

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James F. Effner, 61, a U.S. Armed Forces veteran of the Korean War, a leader in the woodworking industry for 25 years, passed away at his home on Tuesday, February 13, 2001. Viewing is scheduled for Friday, February 16, 2001, noon to 4 p.m., at Pray Funeral Home, 401 West Seminary, Charlotte, Michigan. Funeral services are scheduled for Friday, 4 p.m., at the funeral home. Arrangements entrusted to Pray Funeral Home, Inc., Charlotte, Michigan.
Pray Funeral Home, Inc.

401 W. Seminary St., Charlotte, MI 48813

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February 8, 2024

John Schultz posted to the memorial.

February 8, 2021

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March 6, 2001

Karin John-Deutschler posted to the memorial.

John Schultz

February 8, 2024

We are still using your book as an important training manual at work. Sure wish you were here to personally oversee that training.

John Schultz

February 8, 2021

Still missing you, Jim.
I frequently wish you were still here - to inspire some of my newer staff about chisels on wheels..., but mostly I just wish you were still here to make life richer for all of us.

Karin John-Deutschler

March 6, 2001

Jim, you'll be missed by many.

See you again some day at an industry reunion on the other side?



Until then, Auf Wiedersehen!

Herbert Humenberger

February 24, 2001

we feel very sorry for him, that he has to go.

We like to sent him last greetings

from Austria.

Herbert Humenberger

and his wife Hildegard

Scott Erickson

February 20, 2001

A competitor (Leitz), a customer (Steelcase), a business partner (S3, inc.), but most importantly a friend. See ya on the flip side buddy.



Scotty

Jasna Serventi

February 19, 2001

With deepest sympathies.

I will always miss you Jim, at every show and every reception.

You were unique and marevellous human being, and I am richer for having met you.

Until we meet again,

Jasna

Ed Jerger

February 18, 2001

With deepest sympathy

John Schultz

February 17, 2001

I have a particularly cherished memory of Jim giving this wonderful, informative talk at IWF in Atlanta one year, and suddenly, with an impish grin, well...., Effner's talking about epistemology! For anyone who doesn't know, epistemology is the totally ivory-tower branch of philosophy that deals with the limits on just what is knowable. Relevant just now, because, maybe it hasn't really sunk in yet, and all your friends are wondering where you are, Jim. But I can tell you one place you are: you will outlast us all in the collective consciousness of the entire woodworking industry.

Joe Pray and the Staff of Pray Funeral Home

February 14, 2001

Offering our deepest condolences during this difficult time.

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