He was a U.S. Marine Corps WW II combat veteran, who served in the Pacific Theatre from 1943-1945, receiving a Purple Heart and other commendations. He was a retired sales rep for Acme Refrigeration and was a member of U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary, Marine Corp League (Paul Boyd Detachment 579), American Legion and Veterans of Foreign Wars. Jules was an avid bowler and loved hunting and fishing.
Beloved husband of Beverly Abbott Walsdorf for over 62 years. Son of the late David Arthur Walsdorf and Corinne Meyer Kanzig. Stepson of the late Karl Kanzig. Loving father of Jonathan August Walsdorf (Callie), Karl Andrew Walsdorf (Sandra), Roberta Ann Walsdorf (Bill), and Erica Marie Vandenborre (Chris, Sr.).
Brother of the late Jacqueline W. Martinez and Mary Kay Woodruff. Brother-in-law of Walter R. Woodruff, Sr. Grandfather of Johanna Walsdorf Morales (Joshua Paul), John Sheldon Walsdorf, Sarah Ann Vandenborre, Joshua August Walsdorf, Christopher Paul Vandenborre, Jr. and the late Torrence Elizabeth Vandenborre. Great grandfather of Angelle Renae Morales and Lannah Michelle Morales. Also survived by numerous nieces and nephews.
Relatives and friends are invited to attend a Celebration of Life at Lake Lawn Metairie Funeral Home, 5100 Pontchartrain Blvd., New Orleans, LA 70124 on Tuesday, October 2, 2018 from 10:00 a.m. until 12:00 p.m. Interment will follow in Lake Lawn Park Mausoleum.
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