John N Skadsberg's Obituary
John N. Skadsberg passed away Thursday Aug 6, 2020, surrounded by family. John was born May 25, 1948 in Duluth MN, the son of the late Norman S. Skadsbergand Florence K. ( Jannette ) Skadsberg. He graduated from Central High School and enlisted in the United States Air Force,which brought him to Delaware where he settled and raised his family. John also worked for the US Postal Service for 36 years, retiring as Postmaster of Felton, DE in 2003.After retirement John did construction work to keep him busy, while becoming a true artist working with ceramic tile. John enjoyed spending time with his family, hard work, boating and scuba diving. He obtained his Captains license in 1994 , which was an accomplishment he was very proud of.When not busy with the above, he could spend hours talking politics!John never met a stranger and was loved and respected by all that knew him. His laugh was contagious. In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by his first wife Judith A. ( Meleri ) Skadsberg and 1 brother Thomas P. Skadsberg.He is survived by his loving wife Carol A. (Moore) Skadsberg, Dover, DE; daughter Marnita “Marti” Wilson and husband Thomas, Felton, DE; son John H. Skadsberg and his husband Charles, Dover, DE; stepdaughter Amber Kopp and her husband Seth, Hazlettville, DE; stepson Matthew Clendaniel, Magnolia, DE; sister Nancy Jesperson and her husband Tom, Duluth, MN; sister Patricia Skadsberg, Duluth, MN; brother Michael C. Skadsberg and his wife Ellen, Duluth, MN9 Grandchildren: Thomas F. Wilson, Bend, OR; Jaxon, Evie, Brigham and Cora Kopp, Hazlettville, DE; Valentina, Damasio And Victoria Clendaniel, Magnolia, DE and a host of nieces, nephews and friends. Immediate Family services are private at Trader Funeral Home. Public services for John will be 1 pm Friday Aug 14th at Sharon Hills Memorial Park , masks required. Family and Friends are invited to Roma Italian Restaurant, 3 President Drive Dover DE, following interment, for a Celebration of Life. In consideration of protecting the family and friends health, public health guidelines enacted for the prevention of the spread of covid-19 virus, limitations on gatherings, physical distancing, use of hand sanitation and masks are in place.
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