John Paul Kolodziejczak Sr.

John Paul Kolodziejczak Sr., formerly of Southampton, PA, ran into the arms of Jesus on Thursday, November 17, 2011 at 11:15pm Central Standard Time in Killeen, TX.  He was 32 years old. 

John was a loving father, son, brother, friend and man.  John is survived by his children, John Paul Jr. and Callasandra Jordan; his parents Nancy and Henry; his siblings Kati, David, Peter, Paul, and Sam; his niece and nephew Royce and Mariana Lizbeth; and aunt and uncle Joan and Mike. 

 He served with distinction in the United States Army including being named Fort Monmouth Soldier of the Year and being awarded the Army Commendation Medal, Army Achievement Medal and the Good Conduct Medal.  He also served in Iraq as a Chaplain’s assistant and made rank of E-5 Sergeant. 

John’s most notable distinction was his love for his Lord and the lives of those he changed through his testimony.  In his self-written eulogy, his desire was to have all his friends and family join him in eternal glory and know the transforming power of Christ.

An online memorial service is being planned and information will be posted on Facebook on the John Paul Kolodziejczak Tribute Page.  

In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made to the American Brain Tumor Association.  They can be made online  and simply enter John’s name in the tribute section or donations may be mailed to 8550 West Bryn Mawr Avenue Suite 550 Chicago, IL 60631 again simply including John’s name in the memo line.