John Soderholm

MIDDLETON-John Soderholm was born March 18, 1929, the second son of John and Esther Soderholm, and died at home after a long illness on March 14, 2010. After graduating from West High in 1946, he joined the Army and served as a paratrooper with the 82nd Airborne in Japan. He was a long time member and past commander of the VFW William "Sonny" Simon Post No 8216 and a Middleton volunteer fireman for 15 years. John played first base for the Middleton Home Talent League in the 1950s and early 1960s. He was employed by Madison Gas & Electric Co. for 40 years, retiring in 1991. John married the former Marie Saeman in 1954 and she survives him along with their five children; Karen and Andy (Jen) of Middleton; Judy (Eric) Lindblad, David and Paul (Susan) of Littleton, CO., five grandchildren and one great-grandchild. He is further survived by his brother Thor (Joanne) of Madison. Funeral services will be held at the GUNDERSON WEST FUNERAL HOME, 7435 University Ave, Middleton at 11:00 AM on Saturday, March 20, 2010 with Monsignor Douglas Dushack presiding. Private burial will be held. Visitation will be on Saturday from 9:30 AM until the time of the service at the funeral home. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to HospiceCare, Inc. or Middleton Outreach Ministry. Memorials: In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to HospiceCare, Inc. or Middleton Outreach Ministry. Cemetery: Private burial will be held Visitation: Visitation will be on Saturday from 9:30 AM until the time of the service at the funeral home. Service: Funeral services will be held at the GUNDERSON WEST FUNERAL HOME, 7435 University Ave, Middleton at 11:00 AM on Saturday, March 20, 2010 with Monsignor Douglas Dushack presiding.