Obit: Cypher, Gerald G. (1932 - 2013)

Contact: Robert Lipprandt
bob@wiclarkcountyhistory.org 

Surnames: Cypher, Engel, Jensen, Kim, Pain, Retterath, Stefancin, Veleck

----Source: The Star News (Medford, WI) 05/09/2013

Cypher, Gerald "Jerry" G. (16 JUN 1932 - 26 APR 2013)

Gerald "Jerry" G. Cypher, 80, Medford, died on Friday, April 26 at Memorial Health Center in Medford, where he was a patient the past three days.

A memorial service was held on Tuesday, April 30 at Holy Rosary Catholic Church in Medford, with Father Sangmoon Kim and Deacon Joe Stefancin officiating.

Hemer Funeral Homes of Medford and Rib Lake assisted the family with arrangements.

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----Source: Hemer Funeral Homes of Medford and Rib Lake (Taylor Co., WI) Online Obit

DATE & PLACE OF BIRTH:
June 16, 1932 at the Town of Little Black

EDUCATION:
Holy Rosary Catholic School, Medford

MARRIAGE:
November 8, 1958 at St. Louis Catholic Church, Dorchester to Audrey Jensen and she survives

PRINCIPAL EVENTS IN LIFE:
After his education, and prior to his marriage, he worked in ranches in Montana for a period of time. In 1949 he returned to the area and worked as a ranch hand at various local mink ranches. He then worked for 20 years at Marathon Cheese Corp. in Medford until retirement in 1995. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, camping, playing cards and spending time at their cabin in Perkinstown.

MEMBER OF:
Holy Rosary Catholic Church, Medford; Past Knights of Columbus member

SURVIVING SPOUSE:
Audrey Cypher, Medford

SURVIVING CHILDREN:
Jerry (Janet) Cypher, Medford
Jeff Cypher, Medford
Greg (Michelle) Cypher, Medford;
Lori Ann Cypher, Medford

LIVING GRANDCHILDREN: 8

GR-GRANDCHILDREN: 5

SURVIVING BROTHERS & SISTERS:
Mary Rose Pain of CA,
John (Margaret) Cypher, Stetsonville
Venard (Mary Jane) Cypher, Madison
Herman (Karen) Cypher, Janesville
Mary Ann (Gale) Engel, Chippewa Falls
Joe (Sharon) Cypher, Medford

BROTHERS/SISTERS DECEASED:
Helen Veleck
Donald Cypher
Clyde Cypher
Eugene Cypher
Fr. Michael Cypher
Herbert Cypher, in infancy

DECEASED FATHER:
Lawrence Cypher

DECEASED MOTHER:
Elizabeth (Retterath)