Kim passed away unexpectedly on October 2, 2019. He was born in Pittsfield, Massachusetts on March 20, 1947. He graduated from Churchville-Chili High School in Churchville, NY and received a Bachelor of Science Degree in Workforce Education and Development from Southern Illinois University.
He was married to Phyllis Helene Bereiter on June 14, 1969. Kim retired from the U.S. Navy as a Senior Chief Petty Officer with 23 years of service. He went on to work for various companies until he retired from his last job with Logistics Services International (LSI), Jacksonville FL in 2012.
He loved playing golf and was a fan of the Jacksonville Jaguars and all Chicago major sports teams.
He was survived by his wife; daughter Tammy Callahan; son Michael (Connie) Callahan; grandsons Matthew McMichael, Joshua McMichael, Maddux Callahan and Bryson Callahan: brother-in-law Gary (Christine) Bereiter; sister-in-law Kathleen (Donald) Alexander: nephews Brian (Christina) Callahan, Gregory (Amy) Bereiter and Daniel (Laura) Bereiter; nieces Katy (Earl) Nez and Jaclyn Bereiter; great-nephew Caleb Nez; dear friends; and two cats Oreo and Leah.
A Celebration of Life will be held in Illinois next summer (2020) and interment at the Jacksonville National Cemetery will be scheduled with the Navy after that.
Donations to the Jacksonville Humane Society or Camp Zion (Christ Community Church, Zion, Illinois) would be appreciated.
Arrangements are under the care and direction of HARDAGE-GIDDENS FUNERAL HOME BEACHES CHAPEL. 1701 BEACH BLVD JACKSONVILLE BEACH FL,32250
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