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Leif Tellefsen Obituary
Poughkeepsie - Leif Tellefsen, age 88, of Poughkeepsie, died Sunday, January 18, 2015 at Vassar Brothers Medical Center Poughkeepsie, NY. Leif was born February 23, 1926 in Grimstad, Norway and immigrated to the United States in 1932 at the age of 6. He
is the son of the late Ole A. and the late Mathea (Olsen) Tellefsen. He married
Nancy A. Thurston on September 18, 1960 at St. John's Lutheran Church Poughkeepsie. He was predeceased by his wife, Nancy A. Thurston on December 10, 1998.
He served in the Army during World War II from 1944 to 1946 in the 70th Infantry Division, known as the Trailblazers, as an initial group of replacements during the
Battle of the Bulge. They continued into Germany and were known for crossing the
Saar River and captured SaarBruken Germany. After Graduating from Pratt Institute, Leif began his career at IBM Poughkeepsie in 1953 retiring as a Mechanical Engineer in 1987 with 34 years of service. Leif was a member of Dutchess Golf and Country Club, Poughkeepsie Tennis Club and the Rolls Royce Club. He was a local resident since 1953 previously from Staten Island. Leif loved to play sports and once served as the chairman of the YMCA Physical Education Committee.
He is survived by his son and daughter In-law, Thor L. and Jennifer Tellefsen of Port St. Lucie, FL; daughter and son In-law, Susan I. and Edward Finck of Poughkeepsie, NY; grandchildren Erik and Tyler Tellefsen, Allyson and Christopher Finck and his sister Eleanor James of Scottsdale Arizona.
Calling Hours will be held Thursday January 22, from 4pm to 8pm at the Timothy P. Doyle Funeral Home 371 Hooker Ave. Poughkeepsie, New York 12603
The funeral will be held 10:00 am on Friday, January 23, 2015 at Timothy P. Doyle Funeral Home Inc., 371 Hooker Ave., Poughkeepsie, NY. Burial will follow at the Poughkeepsie Rural Cemetery, Poughkeepsie, New York.
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Memories and Condolences
for Leif Tellefsen
Karen Conte
January 22, 2015
Susan and family, my deepest sympathy. May happy memories of your Dad help to get you through this difficult time. With my deepest sympathy.
Jennifer Gartland
January 22, 2015
My condolences to the entire family. May he rest in peace. I have such fond memories of Mr Tellefsen; especially swimming in the pool in the summer time. What a great man. You will be missed.
-Family Friend-
Jennifer Tellefsen
January 22, 2015
Papa you were such an inspiration to us all and will be greatly missed. You will live on in our hearts forever.
Jessica, David Rodriguez and family
January 21, 2015
Our deepest condolences from our family to yours. Your family will be in our prayers. So blessed to have lived a long and full life. May you rest in peace.
Cousins of Thor and Jennifer Tellefsen
roberto contreras
January 21, 2015
Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time. May he rest in peace, we are here if you need anything. Kristy and Roberto- cousin to Thor
Evelyn Contreras
January 21, 2015
Our deepest sympathy to the family, sorry for your loss. May Mr. Tellefsen rest in peace. The Contreras family, aunt and uncle to Jennifer Tellefsen.
Erik Tellefsen
January 21, 2015
Always in our hearts! As a hero and a loving grandfather! You make strong everytime I think of you.
Erika & Anthony Rodriguez
January 21, 2015
Our thoughts and prayers are with you as you face this very sad time. Please know we are thinking of you always.
Cousin of Thor Tellefsen
Orlando and Cary Rodriguez and Sevilla
January 21, 2015
Our Condolences to Thor and the family, May he R.I.P. May you all find peace.
Orlando & Luz Rodriguez
January 21, 2015
As the days and weeks pass, and as you return to life's routine, may you continue to feel comforted by the love and support of family and friends. - Rest in Peace Leif Tellefsen.
Mother n Law and Father n Law to Thor.
Elizabeth Hill-Sukie
January 21, 2015
Mr. Tellefsen may you rest in peace. Thank you for serving this country. What an impressive life you have lived. Hugs and kisses to your family. Elizabeth Hill-Sukie sister in law to Thor Tellefsen
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