Jahn H. Tinglum
October 1, 1925 - July 17, 2015

"I so enjoyed visiting Jahn with three different Golden Retrievers since 1993. Kattepuss didn't seem to mind them trying to play with her toys. Jahn had wonderful stories to share. One common connection was my Norwegian father who had been a dentist in the Korean War. My dad's father carved a wooden mug, not quite as old as Jahn and Esther's Norwegian keepsake mug. Jahn and Esther graciously hosted a yearly neighborhood get-to-gather in their backyard. Kids would roast marshmallows in the inviting fire pit. Jahn and Esther would attend our home gatherings and chat with my mother and other neighbors. Jahn had to scratch our Golden's back above the tail since "the dog couldn't reach it". Jahn repaired many of our non-working mechanical items. My favorite was our garage "refridgidater". It started back up once he removed a dead mouse from it's fan. I remember waving to Jahn and Esther as the "Good Neighbors" in the Middleton Good Neighbor Parade. It is an honor to have known Jahn and the love he shared. "

"I most remember Jahn's great love of animals, including my Sasha, one of those dogs who always stopped by the Tinglums' garage on Maywood Avenue to receive a treat (or two) from Jahn. And I also remember him trapping chipmunks and then riding to the park on his bicycle, cage in hand, to free the chipmunks. "

"Jahn was such a wonderful man who loved his family so much. He was someone you loved to converse with because he was a positive person and loved his community and his church. He was always ready to do anything for his neighbors to lend them a hand. He loved to fix anything he could put his hands around. Most of all Jahn was a good person with a wonderful chuckle and never said anything bad about anybody. He was always interesting to talk with at church or in his yard. People loved to stop to talk with him. If more people could emulate this great man, what a better world this would be. We all are going to miss you Jahn. Thanks for the wonderful memories and for the lovely family you and Esther raised. You will always share a warm place in my heart."

"To the Tinglum family .. Few of you know me, but I knew Jahn. I worked as Department of Natural Resources forester in Black River Falls from 10/79 until my retirement in 2/14. I assisted Jahn during the 1980's & 1990's with implementing 2 or 3 commercial red pine plantation thinnings on his 20 acre woodlot in Alma township, Jackson County. If he was involved with the Managed Forest Law or the American Tree Farm program, I was with him on those programs too. One quick story ... While marking the plantation for a thinning, Jahn shows up and walks up the trail on the west side of the property; he asks me if I had seen where the dog was buried on the top of the hill. I don't recall if I saw the burial site, but suffice it to say, I walked somewhat gingerly over the area as I continued my duties. I'm a dog lover too. Jahn was one of those all too few landowners that actually implemented and completed proposed commercial harvests that were designated on private lands. He was always respectful of the limited time and resources a state forester could put on his land. Jahn followed through on his end to get the work done and I am grateful for it. The Tinglum family can rest assured that his woods were managed in a sustainable fashion for the future. I was saddened to read his obituary from my residence in Tomah. Jahn was a friendly woodland owner that made my job worth doing. The photo is how I remember him; I will miss his kind words. My condolences to the family during this difficult time. Russell A. Kind Retired DNR forester "

"Jahn Tinglum was one a few people in my life that had a huge impact on me. I was a mathematics student when he taught Algebra I and II over a two year period,at John Edwards High School in Port Edwards, Wisconsin. I have told Jahn and many others that he was the best teacher I ever had at all levels of my education. Jahn was a perfectionist and somehow changed me from being a careless student to excel as I worked on Algebra problems. It was necessary for me to take College Algebra my first year in college and I believe I knew as much as did my professor. He taught us all at JEHS so much more about life as well, such as integrity and how to work well with others. His character and personality was the perfect example for all of us. He was always willing to stay after school or come early to help those of us having problems. In later years, we would invite him and Ester to our class reunions and they would come. He always said he would come "iff'n the good Lord is willin' an' the crick don't rise". Jahn had a tremendous effect upon so many people in Port Edwards. We will miss him very much."

"Ron Buchholz July 23, 2015 Jahn and I first met in 1976 when we were selected to represent our respective state agency employers on the Wisconsin Building Code Advisory Review Board. Jahn chaired the Review Board for a number of years until his retirement. It was an honor and privilege to have served with Jahn on that Board. In short time, Jahn and I became good friends especially after we learned that we both were Red Cross plasma apheresis donors. Jahn became a regular plasma donor for my wife, Mary, and did so for many years. Jahn and Esther and Mary and I became friends. When Jahn retired in 1985, he and Esther considered building a new retirement home for themselves. As an architect, Jahn asked if I would design the home for them and prepare the plans. Eventually, they decided not to build and stayed in their long time home in Middleton. He was a great man, truly giving and unselfish and a great friend. Mary and I will miss him. Our sympathies, condolences and prayers go out to Ester and the entire Tinglum family. "

" Marge & Pete Calleja To the entire Tinglum family, we share your sadness at the passing of Jahn. Of course we consider ourselves as family since Jahn,s son Hillis and our daughter Cathy are married and have enhanced & blessed both families with two grandchildren and two great grand children. The only regret is due to distance of not being able to spend much more time with Jahn and Esther. Jahn was a funny guy that liked a good a joked and was quick to tell one. The best way that I can describe him is that he was truly a gentle man and always a gentleman. Jahn, you were always my favorite Norwe, Norwi, Norwig, You know what I mean. Heck everyone can spell Spanish. P.S. God got a good one"

"Jahn and Esther were my neighbors for over 20 years and always helpful to my children when they needed them. We always felt we were blessed to know such wonderful, generous and exciting people. "

"The volunteers, flight team and board of Badger Honor Flight mourn the loss of their hero, Jahn Tinglum. We are thankful for his military service and proud to have served him on his trip to Washington, D.C. in October 2010."

"The world has lost the remarkable man that raised another remarkable man, my bro in law, Hillis. He & my sister Cathy have told me so many amazing stories about his inspirational life. I can hear the deafening sound of bells ringing as heaven gains a remarkable angel. May the wonderful memories he has given you help console you as you mourn his loss & celebrate his life. "

"Dad....we loved you SO much! What a powerful example of love and laughter you've bequeathed to us. Always in our hearts..........looking forward to seeing you again in heaven! I LOVE YOU!"