Myron James Jordahl

Myron Jordahl, age 84, of Neillsville, WI died Monday, November 14, 2011 at his home.Myron James Jordahl was born on November 23, 1926 in Lake Park, MN the son of Leonard and Clara (Groff) Jordahl. Upon his graduation from Lake Park High School in 1944 he enlisted into the United States Army on June 6, 1944 in the U.S. Army specialized training program and qualified for Air Force Pilot Training. Jim went through basic training in Texas. The pilot training program was cancelled so he went through B-29 mechanic school and was stationed at Istres, France and Giebelstadt, Germany in the 306th Bomb Group.Jim returned in August 1946 and attended the University of Minnesota graduating with a BA in Accounting. He worked for the Soo Line Railroad from 1948-1951. In November 1951 Jim and Charles Jordahl opened the Gambles Hardware Store in Neillsville. In 1959, they sold the Gambles store and opened Jordahl's Furniture Store, which they owned and operated until 1972.On August 21, 1954 he was united in marriage to Eleanor Marie Schouviller in Richmond, MN.He was active in many clubs, a life-time member of the VFW and the Haugen-Richmond American Legion Post #73. County Commander of the 40 & 8, Commander and Adjunctant for the Legion Post #73 and for 30 years served as the treasurer for the Legion Post. He was a member of the Neillsville Chamber of Commerce, the Neillsville Lion's Club, Kiwanis, the Neillsville Country Club, the Gun Club, the Sportsman's Club Bowling Association and University of Minnesota Alumni Association.Jim enjoyed fishing, golfing, bowling and playing cribbage. Fishing was his favorite, hobby with many of his friends especially Cal Swenson and Lefty Kessler.Jim is survived by his wife of 57 years, Eleanor of Neillsville, four daughters, Jean Speigel of Neillsville, Dr. Janyce (John) Moroz of Plymouth, MN, Judy Jordahl of Brooklyn Center, MN, Dr. Joyce (Gregg) Nash of Sparta, WI, five grandchildren, Jason and Jenny Spiegel, Mari and James Moroz and Nicholas Nash and one sister, LaVonne Hove of New Richmond, WI.He was a great husband, father, grandfather and friend. He will be sadly missed by his family and friends.In lieu of flowers memorials may be given to Calvary Lutheran Church, 213 Hill Street, Neillsville, WI 54456 or the New Building Fund for the Haugen-Richmond American Legion Post #73.A Memorial Service for Jim will be held at 11:00 a.m., Saturday, November 19, 2011 at the Calvary Lutheran Church in Neillsville. Pastor Judity Anderson-Bauer will officiate. Interment will be in the Neillsville City Cemetery, with Military Honors accorded by the Neillsville Veteran's Council. Jim's family will greet friends from 10:00 to 11:00 a.m. Saturday at the Calvary Lutheran Church.Funeral Home:Gesche Funeral Home4 South Grand AvenueNeillsville, WIUS 54456