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James Wahleithner Obituary
Major General, USAF Ret.
Age 69, of Orangevale, passed away July 24, 2002. He is survived by his devoted wife of 47 years Jacqueline L. Wahleithner, loving children June (Alan) Loveless, Major Jeanne (Major Scott) Patnode, Dr. Jill (Michael) Wahleithner-Brown, Janice (JanTore) Nygard, Jeffrey (Brenda) Wahleithner, Joseph Wahleithner, James K. (Angela) Wahleithner, Jason (Adrienne) Wahleithner, Jay Wahleithner, John Wahleithner and Jared Wahleithner. He also leaves his sisters; Sr. Jane Wahleithner, RHSJ, Sr. Janet Wahleithner, RHSJ, Joan Brennock, Joyce Aines and Judy Washut and his brother Jerome Wahleithner. 17 Grandchildren and 1 Great grandson. Friends are invited to attend a Funeral Mass Monday at 9:30 AM at Travis AFB Chapel. For BASE SECURITY reasons, if you plan to attend you MUST contact the 349th AMW public affairs office at 707-424-3936. Private interment will be at San Joaquin Valley National Cemetery. In lieu of flowers the family suggests donations be made to the Stanford Home for Children to fund the Major General James C. Wahleithner scholarship fund, 3628 Madison Ave., North Highlands 95660. Reichert's Funeral Directors (916) 729-2229.
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David Willis
August 15, 2002
My deepest sympathy to the family of James C. Wahleithner. I was assigned to the 47th Aerial Port Squadron part of the 349th. I flew back and forth every month for 13 of 15 years. The good times at Travis we because of men like him.
God Bless you all.
Tsgt. David Willis Ret.
Surprise, Arizona
Robert Mastin
August 3, 2002
Our condolences to the family. Jim will be greatly missed. We would buy corn from Jim and loved his great stories.
The Mastin Family
Patrick Shannon
July 31, 2002
I am so sorry to hear of Jim's death. I remember our 50 year reunion at Polar, Wisconsin. My sincere condolences to you and your family. Pat Shannon
Lisa Filbert
July 31, 2002
My deepest condolances for the Wahleithners in this time of greif. We'll never forget him or his generous participation with the CA-901st AFJROTC Unit.
Class of 2000, Casa Roble
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Nannette Ayala
July 30, 2002
Dear Wahleithner's,
My thoughts and prayers are with you all now during this most difficult time of loss for your family. May you heal and find peace. -Nannette
Bill Raade
July 28, 2002
Condolences from a fellow classmate of Cadet Class 55-B.
May God be with you for eternity.
Anthony Carvelli
July 28, 2002
I was proud to work for General Walhleithner as part of his Logistics Team at Fourth Air Force. He was truly a great leader and an avid supporter of his enlisted personnel.
CMSgt (Ret) Tony Carvelli
Marty Hughes
July 28, 2002
I was a Loadmaster in the 312th and the General was commanding the 349th. The General presented me with NCO of the quarter award...it was a great honor and pleasure to have him as my Commander. My heart-felt condolences on your loss.
the Lord be with you,
Marty Hughes
Randy Wilson
July 27, 2002
For those of us who worked with and for "General Jim", we know he was one who never let his rank go to his head. Even a he reached the pinnacle of his career as a "Two Star" as Commander, 4th Air Force, he always had a good word to pass on. He believed in recognizing his people and supporting us in the field. He will forever be in our thoughts and will be missed as a great commander and a good friend.
God Bless you all. We share your loss.
CMSgt Randy Wilson
45 APS, Travis AFB, CA
Ron Lake
July 27, 2002
General Wahleithner was the first Wing Commander I worked for when I joined the 349th, and I was genuinely saddened when I heard of your loss. On behalf of the 349th Public Affairs Office staff, may I offer you all our sincere condolences. May God's Blessed Grace comfort you in this time of sorrow.
Dan Banks
July 27, 2002
Condolences from a fellow member of USAF Pilot Training Class 55-B
Lacy Breckenridge, Col (Ret) USAF
July 27, 2002
Sincerest Condolences from a member of USAF Pilot Class 55-B.
ART & KATHLEEN KON
July 27, 2002
OUR DEEPEST SYMPATHIES TO THE FAMILY OF JAMES C. WAHLEITHNER.
DEAREST FRIEND, JANE, WE PRAY FOR ALL OF YOU. MAY GOD BE WITH YOU.
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