Captain Usaf
May 3, 1979 — December 27, 2008
Captain Levi Carl Torkelson, USAF passed away December 27, 2008 at the age of 29. He was born May 3, 1979 in San Antonio, Texas to Charles Torkelson and Rebecca Cone Torkelson. Levi, a 1997 graduate from MacArthur High School in San Antonio, graduated from the US Air Force Academy in 2001 with a degree in Computer Science. At the Academy he excelled as a four-year gymnastics letterman winning numerous awards and still holds the Academy record for the parallel bars. Levi served as Assistant Coach for the US Air Force Academy Falcons Gymnastics Team at the time of his death. During his short life, Levi faithfully served his country from afar for four years at Ramstein Air Base, Germany; Jacobabad, Pakistan; and two tours in Iraq. For his service he was awarded the distinguished high honor of the Bronze Star and the USAFE Arthur S. Flemming Award as well as the Company Grade Officer of the Year Award two times. He is survived by his loving parents, Charles and Becky; brother, Cory Torkelson and Corys fiance, Katy Green; grandparents, Richard and Louise Cone; numerous aunts, uncles, cousins, and other relatives; as well as friends and colleagues who will miss him greatly. Levi was a thoughtful, happy and highly accomplished person who deeply touched the lives of many and will be greatly missed and always remembered. A Memorial Service will be held at Mt. Olive Lutheran Church, 3200 W. Loop 1604 South in San Antonio at 10:00 AM, Friday, January 2, 2009. A funeral service will also be held at a later date at the Air Force Academy in Colorado, followed by interment with full military honors. A scholarship fund has been setup in Levis memory. Contributions may be sent to the Levi Torkelson Scholarship Fund c/o Community National Bank, P.O. Box 130, Hondo, Texas 78861.
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