John Leonard Juilfs Auburn, Nebraska Obituary

John Leonard Juilfs

<p><strong>John Leonard Juilfs, 62, of Beatrice, Nebraska was born in Auburn, Nebraska to Welton and Marlyse (Viox) Juilfs on April 9, 1958.&nbsp; He was the fourth of five children.&nbsp; John was raised in Talmage, Nebraska where he attended school and resided until 1979.&nbsp; At that time, he moved to Mosaic, formerly Martin Luther Home in Beatrice, Nebraska.&nbsp; John lived at Mosaic for 42 years.&nbsp; He was loved by both the staff and residents alike.&nbsp; Though his physical abilities were limited, it never stopped him from trying to do his best.&nbsp; He worked in the workshop and enjoyed many activities at Mosaic.&nbsp; John attended classes at Southeast Community College and was a regular at many eating establishments in both Beatrice and Lincoln.&nbsp; He will be greatly missed by his family at Mosaic.</strong></p> <p><strong>John was a very important part of our family.&nbsp; He loved to talk about everything from sports, to current events, to the local news.&nbsp; John had an excellent memory and could tell you details of things that happened many years ago.&nbsp; He also loved Nebraska football.&nbsp; John attended many games over the years and could tell you the score of games played over 50 years ago.&nbsp; He also loved trains and even had his own train set that he enjoyed operating. Fly high JLJ!</strong></p> <p><strong>Our dear brother John went to heaven on Palm Sunday, March 28, 2021, at Bryan LGH West in Lincoln, Nebraska having reached the earthly age of sixty-two years, eleven months and nineteen days.&nbsp; He was preceded in death by his parents, sister-in-law Nancy Juilfs and niece Sarah (Keat) Danner.</strong></p> <p><strong>John is survived by his brothers: Merlin Juilfs and his wife Sarah of Portland, OR; Welton &ldquo;Bodie&rdquo; Juilfs and his wife Doreen of Lincoln, NE; sisters: Barbara Beall and her husband David of Lincoln, NE; Mary Keat and her husband Rick of Carroll, IA; many nieces, nephews, great nieces, great nephews, cousins and many good friends at Mosaic.</strong></p> <p><strong>Memorial Services will be held at 10:30 a.m., Saturday, August 7, 2021 at Faith Lutheran Church, Talmage, Nebraska with Pastor Kate Woolf officiating.&nbsp;&nbsp;</strong></p> <p><strong>Inurnment will follow in the Fairview Cemetery north of Talmage, Nebraska.</strong></p> <p><strong>Memorial contributions may be given to Mosaic, 722 S. 12th Street, Beatrice, Nebraska 68310.</strong></p> <p><strong>Condolences can be shared online at www.hallfuneral.net</strong></p> <p><strong>Services entrusted to Hall Funeral Chapel-707 15th Street-Auburn, NE 68305 (402) 274-3131</strong></p>
April 9, 1958 - March 28, 202104/09/195803/28/2021
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