Paul F. Caflisch
Friday, November 24, 1944
Date of Death:
Friday, October 30, 2015
Age:
70 years old
Friday, November 24, 1944
Date of Death:
Friday, October 30, 2015
Age:
70 years old
Friday, November 24, 1944
Date of Death:
Friday, October 30, 2015
Age:
70 years old
Paul F. Caflisch
Paul Francis Caflisch of Chatfield, MN passed away October 30, 2015 at the age of 70. He was born November 24, 1944 in Rochester, MN and raised in Simpson, MN.
Paul graduated from John Marshall Senior High School in Rochester. He studied music at Rochester Junior College and Winona State College.
Paul was very well known for his tenor voice. He was a former member of various choruses in Rochester. He performed in musicals, concerts and also auditioned for the Metropolitan Opera Company.
He carried his love of opera into his occupation as a carpenter. He sang on the job while building and remodeling homes to the delight of his customers.
He is survived by his wife of 39 years, Patricia (Palley) Caflisch, his sister Mary Ann Jack of Chatfield, MN, brothers George (Shorty) (Darlene) Caflisch of Rochester, MN, Robert (Mary Jane)Caflisch of Wrangler, CO, and Charles Caflisch of Rochester, MN, his aunt Alice Schleusner of Stewartville, MN, his cousins, nieces and nephews, brother-in-law Michael (Joyce) Gordon of Long Beach, CA, sister-in-law Kyleen Gordon-Benson of Appleton, WI.
He is preceded in death by his parents George and Ida Caflisch of Simpson, MN and sister Rita Caflisch of Simpson, MN.
Visitation will be held Thursday, November 5th at 10:00am followed by a service at 11:00am at River Park Chapel, Macken Funeral Home, 1105 12th Street S.E., Rochester, MN. Father Paul Nelson will be officiating. In lieu of flowers, memorials can be made to the American Heart Association.
Online condolences are welcome at www.mackenfuneralhome.com.
Condolences
The family of Paul F. Caflisch has received the following condolences.
Dear Palley and Family . . . So sorry for your loss. I was a classmate of Paul's at Junior College. I and a bunch of other students enjoyed singing together and always there was laughter and joy. Blessings to each of you as you share beautiful memories. Janet
Paul was a very intelligent man. I had Paul do some work for me and was pleased with his work. He had a marvelous voice and often sang while he worked. He will be hard to replace and will be missed by many. I am pleased that Father Nelson will be officiating at his funeral.
My sympathies to all of you on Paul's passing. He came into my life a few years back to help me put my house back in order after a flood. I will miss his talents for creativity from my house remodel to my gardens. But most of fall I will miss the tea breaks,conversation and that wonderful singing voice he had.
We met Paul when he built a sunroom addition to our townhouse. He provided us with a well built and very beautiful room that we enjoy every season. He was a master craftsman and had many other talents that became apparent as we got to know him. We are fortunate to have seen Paul again recently and again were treated to a snipet of his wonderful gift of music. We are saddened to learn of his death.