John E. "Jack" Halberg,78, died Friday, Dec. 14, 2001, at his home. He was born Dec. 24, 1922, in Two Rivers, Wis., the son of the late William and Laura Suettinger Halberg. He graduated from Washington High School, Two Rivers, after which he enrolled in the pre-forestry program at the University of Wisconsin, Madison. Jack interrupted his education to serve in the U.S. Navy in the South Pacific during World War II.
Upon his honorable discharge, he continued his education and obtained his forestry degree at the University of Montana. He then went on to receive his master's degree in wood utilization from the School of Forestry, Syracuse University.
He spent his entire career in the wood products and furniture manufacturing business holding various positions across the country. Jack retired in 1993 from Steelcase, Inc., in Fletcher.
Jack was a member of Trinity Presbyterian Church and was an active volunteer in the community.
Survivors include his wife of 55 years, Bette; sons and daughters-in-law, William and Carolyn Halberg of Raleigh and Marsh and Jo Anne Halberg of Chaska, Minn.; and four grandchildren, Christian Halberg, Ryan Halberg, Anna Halberg and Lauren Halberg.
A memorial service will be held at 2 p.m. Tuesday at Trinity Presbyterian Church with the Rev. Dr. Thomas Blair officiating. Memorial contributions may be made to Trinity Presbyterian Church, 900 Blythe Street, Hendersonville, NC 28791.
Arrangements are by Thos. Shepherd & Son Funeral Directors.
Asheville Citizen-Times - December 16, 2001 ... submitted by contributor "Shari Milks (49043446)
Upon his honorable discharge, he continued his education and obtained his forestry degree at the University of Montana. He then went on to receive his master's degree in wood utilization from the School of Forestry, Syracuse University.
He spent his entire career in the wood products and furniture manufacturing business holding various positions across the country. Jack retired in 1993 from Steelcase, Inc., in Fletcher.
Jack was a member of Trinity Presbyterian Church and was an active volunteer in the community.
Survivors include his wife of 55 years, Bette; sons and daughters-in-law, William and Carolyn Halberg of Raleigh and Marsh and Jo Anne Halberg of Chaska, Minn.; and four grandchildren, Christian Halberg, Ryan Halberg, Anna Halberg and Lauren Halberg.
A memorial service will be held at 2 p.m. Tuesday at Trinity Presbyterian Church with the Rev. Dr. Thomas Blair officiating. Memorial contributions may be made to Trinity Presbyterian Church, 900 Blythe Street, Hendersonville, NC 28791.
Arrangements are by Thos. Shepherd & Son Funeral Directors.
Asheville Citizen-Times - December 16, 2001 ... submitted by contributor "Shari Milks (49043446)
John E. "Jack" Halberg,78, died Friday, Dec. 14, 2001, at his home. He was born Dec. 24, 1922, in Two Rivers, Wis., the son of the late William and Laura Suettinger Halberg. He graduated from Washington High School, Two Rivers, after which he enrolled in the pre-forestry program at the University of Wisconsin, Madison. Jack interrupted his education to serve in the U.S. Navy in the South Pacific during World War II.
Upon his honorable discharge, he continued his education and obtained his forestry degree at the University of Montana. He then went on to receive his master's degree in wood utilization from the School of Forestry, Syracuse University.
He spent his entire career in the wood products and furniture manufacturing business holding various positions across the country. Jack retired in 1993 from Steelcase, Inc., in Fletcher.
Jack was a member of Trinity Presbyterian Church and was an active volunteer in the community.
Survivors include his wife of 55 years, Bette; sons and daughters-in-law, William and Carolyn Halberg of Raleigh and Marsh and Jo Anne Halberg of Chaska, Minn.; and four grandchildren, Christian Halberg, Ryan Halberg, Anna Halberg and Lauren Halberg.
A memorial service will be held at 2 p.m. Tuesday at Trinity Presbyterian Church with the Rev. Dr. Thomas Blair officiating. Memorial contributions may be made to Trinity Presbyterian Church, 900 Blythe Street, Hendersonville, NC 28791.
Arrangements are by Thos. Shepherd & Son Funeral Directors.
Asheville Citizen-Times - December 16, 2001 ... submitted by contributor "Shari Milks (49043446)
Upon his honorable discharge, he continued his education and obtained his forestry degree at the University of Montana. He then went on to receive his master's degree in wood utilization from the School of Forestry, Syracuse University.
He spent his entire career in the wood products and furniture manufacturing business holding various positions across the country. Jack retired in 1993 from Steelcase, Inc., in Fletcher.
Jack was a member of Trinity Presbyterian Church and was an active volunteer in the community.
Survivors include his wife of 55 years, Bette; sons and daughters-in-law, William and Carolyn Halberg of Raleigh and Marsh and Jo Anne Halberg of Chaska, Minn.; and four grandchildren, Christian Halberg, Ryan Halberg, Anna Halberg and Lauren Halberg.
A memorial service will be held at 2 p.m. Tuesday at Trinity Presbyterian Church with the Rev. Dr. Thomas Blair officiating. Memorial contributions may be made to Trinity Presbyterian Church, 900 Blythe Street, Hendersonville, NC 28791.
Arrangements are by Thos. Shepherd & Son Funeral Directors.
Asheville Citizen-Times - December 16, 2001 ... submitted by contributor "Shari Milks (49043446)
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