John Gilbert Torkelson's Obituary
John G. Torkelson, Sr., CPA
Jack Torkelson, born January 10, 1928, died on Wednesday, September 2, 2009, at the Delaware Hospice Center, Milford, DE, after a brief illness.
Jack worked for over 60 years as an accountant in Bridgeville. He became Delaware's 144th Certified Public Accountant on July 20, 1961. His business continues as Torkelson and Co., CPAs, in its third generation.
Jack was an enthusiastic golfer who enjoyed storytelling, boating, wildlife, Civil War history and following local baseball and football teams.
Jack is survived by his wife Mary Ann (Gavlick) Torkelson and five children: Mary E. Torkelson and husband Tom Johnson of Seaford, Theresa T. Anstine and husband Robert of Stamford, CT, John G. Torkelson, Jr. and wife Deborah of Laurel, DE, Ralph Christian Torkelson II of Naples, FL and James E. Torkelson and wife Kirsten of Foxboro, MA; three grandchildren: Matthew Ohrstrom, Jacqueline Torkelson and Katie Torkelson. He also survived by four step-children: Lawrence Kile and wife Marcia of Brookview, MD, Randall Kile and wife Megan Cleary of Seattle, WA, Brian Kile and wife Mia of Decatur, TX and Timothy Kile of Fort Worth, TX. Jack's memory is treasured by his grandchildren and step-grandchildren who all adored their Pop-Pop Jack.
A Memorial Service will be held Saturday, September 26, 10:00 AM at St. Paul's Episcopal Church, East Pine and Academy Streets, Georgetown, DE. A Celebration of Jack's Life will be held the same day from 4:00 to 8:00 PM at the Bridgeville Volunteer Fire Company Hall, 311 Market Street, Bridgeville, DE. Arrangements are being handled by Parsell Funeral Homes & Crematorium, Hardesty Chapel, Bridgeville, DE.
In lieu of flowers, the family suggests memorial contributions be made to Delaware Hospice Center, 100 Patriots Way, Milford, DE 19963.
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