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John Radej Obituary

John Radej passed away at his home in Colorado Springs on Sunday February 13, 2011. John was born in Green Bay, Wisconsin on July 26, 1939 to John and Emma Christman Radej. He joined the United States Army in 1958 and proudly served his country for over 20 years and was a decorated Vietnam veteran. He also served 20 years in the Civil Service with his last position at DECAM. John was a devoted husband to his wife, Fumiko, and a devoted father to his children, Takashi Kishimoto, Jean Kavanaugh, Linda Wilhelm, son-in-law Michael Lasher, Joyce Radej, and Victor Radej, and a loving grandfather to his grandchildren; Aron Radej, Shawn Wilhelm, Erik Kavanaugh, and Jennifer Kishimoto. He was a devout practitioner with the Soka Gakkai International Buddhist organization. A memorial service will be held on Saturday, February 19 at 1:00pm at the SGI-USA Community Center, 703 Arrawanna St, Colorado Springs, Colorado. Online condolences at www.evergreenfuneralhome.org.

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Published by The Gazette on Feb. 16, 2011.

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February 21, 2011

To Joyce and her family. I know that your father, husband and I will be glad that he is in a better place and peacefullness prevails. Jane Brown, Laura's mother.

carol laundre

February 20, 2011

To my loved ones, I will miss my brother very much. My thoughts and prayers are will all of you. Please keep in touch. With love from John's sister Carol.

February 18, 2011

John was a very good friend to me. I met him in the early 1990's when he was the Human Resources Specialist for the Directorate of Environmental Compliance and Management (DECAM). He taught me so much while we worked together. He was a good friend and a nice and respectful man. I'll miss John. My prayers go to his family; may you all know that he was a friend to many and loved by many. Kathye Green from the Old DECAM Gang.

February 18, 2011

To a wonderful man. You always welcomed me into your home and made me feel welcomed and wanted.
You will be greatly missed
Laura Limb
Colorado Springs

Wilmer Wynia

February 17, 2011

I am so sorry to hear of John's passing. Sympathies and prayers to the entire Radej family. I sure miss going to the house every Monday and Thursday.

From Wilmer the O2 dude.

February 16, 2011

John,
You were a wonderful friend and work mate. I hope that you will forgive me for not staying in contact. I will miss you and will be praying for all of your family.
Jim Henderson Eva, AL

Erik Kavanaugh

February 16, 2011

Love you Grandpa

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