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Jeffery Birkenfeld Obituary
A loving father and husband, Jeff spent the past 12 years working for John Deere ReMan Springfield. Prior to that, he was employed as a radio DJ for several local radio stations. A lifelong tinkerer and gearhead, Jeff will be remembered for his mechanical savvy and love of vintage Volkswagens. He will be greatly missed by family and friends.
Visitation will be held from 6 to 7 p.m., with a prayer service at 7 p.m., Sunday in the funeral home. Funeral mass will be held at 10 a.m., Monday, October 25, 2010, in Holy Trinity Catholic Church with the Reverend Fergus Monaghan celebrant under the care of Gorman-Scharpf Brentwood Chapel. Memorials may be made to Catholic Charities of Southern Missouri.
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Memories and Condolences
for Jeffery Birkenfeld
Dan Kesterson
October 27, 2010
So terrible sorry to hear about this. I met Jeffery only a few times, and it had been over a decade since I had spoken to him. He was always very kind to me when I would come into a station and beg him for a job. Last saw him when he was working for Myer and KWTO. My prayers go out for him and his family.
Dan Kesterson
Brian Urban (Big Fun)
October 27, 2010
The sun will shine a little less brightly in my world as a man who provided sublime strength to so many has left us so soon. My own sense of loss is only eclipsed by my concern for you, Jeannine and the girls. As we transition into a world without Jeff, I will always keep you in my heart and prayers. Let me know if I can do anything for you.
Brenda Edwards
October 26, 2010
Jeff always had a smile on his face that will be missed by all. May God give you and your girls strength during this time.
Richard Dameron
October 26, 2010
Jeff, it was nice to work with a Manager who didn't see himself as above his workers. I think every time you would come back to the shipping desk you would chat with us for awhile before asking that we do something for you. I was really sad to hear of your passing and pray for your family during this time. The working world needs alot more people like you were. Thanks for being you.
Shawna Jones
October 26, 2010
I will see you in heaven some day my friend. God loves and holds those who have faithfully departed. You were and are still one of a kind. May God be with your family during this time.
Michelle Rippey
October 26, 2010
Jeff you will be deeply missed by all that knew you. My thoughts and prayers go out to your wife and your girls. Rest in peace my friend.
Jeff Melton
October 25, 2010
Its amazing how many lives one person touches. I am blessed to have known Jeff and the love he had for his family and his friends. Jeff was a genuine person and I am a honored to have called him a FRIEND!!!
Diane Bauer
October 25, 2010
Jeannine--keeping you and the girls in our thoughts and daily prayers. May you find comfort in family & friends during this difficult time. Jason, Diane & Nick Bauer
Don Norman
October 25, 2010
Jeff, We were all so very blessed to have known you. I could never have shown you my appreciation, for you taking the extra time out of your days to talk with me, especially after I lost my wife at the age of 23, when she was only 24. You left us to early. It was a pleasure knowing and working with you. All of our thoughts and prayers are with your family.
Ken Brown
October 25, 2010
Jeannine, this is Ora Brown's 'Papa" from Pershing. I'm so sorry for your loss.
Matt Tracy
October 25, 2010
Jeff you will be missed, thanks for the memories, and my thoughts and prayers are with your wife and girls. You will be missed.
Earl Smith
October 25, 2010
Rest In Peace my Friend. Thanks for all The Wonderful Memories. My thoughts and prayers are with your family. You will always be remembered and admired. your were a true friend. I miss you!!
Clare Uhlik
October 25, 2010
Jeannine, Stella, and Genevieve,
We just heard the news and are so sad for your loss. I know we only met briefly, but we will remember him and your family in our prayers.
I'm sure he was a wonderful father and husband.
Fr. Charles, Susie, Clare, Nathan, and Olivia
Jason and Maggie Becquart-John Deere co-workers
October 25, 2010
Our thoughts and prayers are with Jeannine and the girls. Jeff you will be missed dearly!
Andrew Belt
October 25, 2010
Jeannine, I cannot imagine how hard this must be for you and your family. My thoughts and prayers are also with you. Having met him only a few times, it was enough to know he was a wonderful man, husband and father.
October 25, 2010
"We had some great chats in the KKLH studio! You will be greatly missed." Chris Louzader (Springfield, MO)
co-worker John Deere
October 25, 2010
Jeannine, No words can express how our hearts break for you and the girls, so we simply cry with you. And for Jeff, we rejoice as we think of all he is experiencing in Heaven. God will give you strength through this time. We will miss Jeff and his smile and laughter so very much. God bless and keep you and give you peace.
October 24, 2010
Jeff had the finest ear - not only with music but with people and their hearts. He really knew how to listen. I never knew or will know again a more dear or precious soul. There was always room for everyone under his wings. He loved us well and we love him still. It is a blessing to have known him. May God ease your sorrow and keep his arms around each of you.
Patti Neal
October 24, 2010
My prayers are with you, Jeff's family and friends. His smile was one of the brightest I have ever seen and I will surely miss seeing that smile when in Springfield.
Mike & Selinda Gillihan
October 24, 2010
Heaven is now more blessed, as the earth was when you were here. Finding you will be easy when we get there; we’ll just look for the coolest, nicest, most handsome fellow wearing shades and smiling. My God, we will miss you, friend.
Craig Campbell
October 24, 2010
One of the best, most considerate, caring people I've ever had the pleasure of knowing... The planet, and I will miss him. You will forever be in my thoughts, Jeff. You will be dearly missed.
Craig.
Craig Campbell
October 24, 2010
One of the best, most considerate, caring people I've ever had the pleasure of knowing... The planet, and I will miss him. You will forever be in my thoughts, Jeff. You will be dearly missed.
Craig.
MC Miller
October 24, 2010
Jeff (Adam) was an excellent friend and, later, co-worker. He was a good man. I will always remember his sense of humor, intelligence, laugh, and smile. May all who miss him also be comforted by memories of such a fine man. Sincerely, Marcia Carol Miller
Jolene Snyder King
October 24, 2010
I was blessed to work with Jeff at ReGen in Springfield for three years. He was a good man and loved his family more than anything. God bless you and give you strength and peace.
Janis Simkins
October 24, 2010
Jeannine, our hearts go out to you and your beatufiful girls in your time of great loss. I hope you can find comfort in your faith that Jeff shared with your family, knowing he is resting in eternal peace with our wonderful Maker. Please know all of you are in our prayers.
Doug and Janis Simkins, Katie and Josie
October 24, 2010
Jeannine, we are so sorry for your loss. Although we met Jeff only once, we could tell he was a gentle man. Our hearts go out to you and your girls-you are in our throughts and prayers. Sincerely, Kim & Jim Varga. (Friends of Doug & Karen Romanski).
Rick Turner
October 24, 2010
Jeff (Adam West to all his radio friends) was on the nicest men I have ever known, he was a very genuine friend and I am very saddened by his passing, My thoughts and prayers to his family.
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