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A Moment of Silence for Harold J. Kieffer,DC,FICC

Dynamic Chiropractic Staff

Harold J. Kieffer,DC,FICC, a practitioner for 50 years, passed away in Albuquerque, New Mexico on November 18, 2000.

Dr. Kieffer was born in St. Paul, Minnesota March 21, 1928. He was a graduate of Northwestern College of Chiropractic (1951), and served on its faculty for three years. Dr. Kieffer was a charter member of the ACA, serving for 17 years on the ACA Board of Governors. He was a delegate for nine years representing Minnesota, before moving to New Mexico to represent that state for eight years. He was also a member of the New Mexico Board of Chiropractic Examiners.

"Chiropractic has show horses, and we have work horses." observed ACA Governor James Edwards,DC (Kansas). "Dr. Kieffer has been a work horse who has pulled chiropractic's plow for decades. This profession owes him a debt of gratitude that can never be repaid."

Dr. Kieffer is survived by his loving wife of 29 years, Darlene; children, John, Jessica, Patricia, Robert, Jeffery, Michelle, and LeAnne; 16 grandchildren; and many friends. Another son, Harold Jr., preceded Dr. Kieffer's death.

Dr. Kieffer was a parish council president for two years at Risen Savior Catholic Church. His memorial service was held at Prince of Peace Catholic Church on November 21, 2000.

December 2000
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