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- Griesbach, Cyril A.God called Cy Griesbach to heaven on February 8, 2003. He was surround ed by love with family at his side. Cy was born on April 26, 1921 in Apple ton, WI to parents Nicholas and Bertha (Hein) Griesbach. He grew up on t he family farm and attended St. Therese Grade School, Appleton High Scho ol and Lawrence College. He married Eileen Christopherson and raised thr ee children. Cy served in the Navy during World War II as a pilot flyi ng a variety of aircraft including the Grumman TBM Avenger and was assign ed to a squadron named the "Fighting Foxes". While an Appleton reside nt he was the manager of the Packard car company and later became a build er of fine residential homes, helping to develop his fathers farmland in to the Gillette Highlands subdivision and enjoyed hunting, fishing and fly ing.In the early 1970's Cy moved to Madison, WI where he worked in Real Esta te and Property Development. He remarried to LaVonne Comello-Griesbach a nd they worked together in the Real Estate business. During this time Cy g reatly enjoyed woodworking in his basement shop crafting gifts he creat ed for family and friends. He reunited his life with God and demonstrat ed a great capacity for love, forgiveness and an enduring spirituality.Cy is survived by LaVonne his wife of 30 years, son Bruce (Carol) Griesba ch of Oshkosh, WI, daughters Jean (Dr. James) Davidian of Riverside, CA, L ynn (Rick) Jansen of Wautoma, WI, stepsons Dave (Nancy) and Rick Comel lo of Madison, WI; sisters Gladys Heimann and Dorothy Utschig; brothers Ro y, Leo, and Maurice all of Appleton, WI; seven grandchildren, Nick (Dix e) Griesbach, Amherst, WI, Kelly (Scott) Sfraddo Huntington Beach CA, Cer ny and Kyla Jansen, Wautoma, WI and Elise, Chad and Alexis Comello, Madis on WI; three great grandchildren and numerous nieces and nephews includi ng beloved nephew Doug (Marie) Griesbach of Madison, WI. He was preced ed in death by his parents and brothers Roman and Nicholas.A memorial service celebrating Cy's life will be held on Saturday Feb. 2 2, 2003. Visitation at 10AM and service at 11AM at The St. Benedict Cente r, 4200 County Trunk M, Middleton, WI 53652; 608-836-1631. In lieu of flow ers the family recommends memorial donations be made to the Salvation Ar my in Cy's name.
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1921 - 2003 (81 years)
