Cecil J Piper's Obituary
Cecil “CJ” Junior Piper
Age 85 passed away June 20, 2018 at his home surrounded by family & friends. Cecil was born June 1, 1933 the son of the late Cecil & Clara Belle. Cecil married Marion Neitzke August 9, 1952 at St. John’s Lutheran Church in Berlin, WI. Cecil lived in the Berlin, Pickett and Oshkosh area all of his life. Cecil worked at Oshkosh B’ Gosh and Winnebago Hwy Dept upon his early retirement Cecil was self employed. Cecil was a member of First English Church in Oshkosh, WI.
Cecil was a man of many talents who enjoyed restoring old cars, Cushman scooters and Schwinn bikes. Cecil enjoyed working with his hands making wood carvings, creating figurines including life size animals along with painting. Cecil participated in car and toy shows for many years. Cecil’s greatest passion was dancing with his wife his favorite dance was the polka. Cecil served on the Polka Hall of fame board for many years.
Cecil is survived by his wife of 65 years Marion. Daughter Janice (Doug) Zellmer Oshkosh, WI. Son Dennis (Penny) Piper Neshkoro, WI. 5 grandchildren Jennifer Piper, Erik (Katie) Zellmer, Paul (Joann Hyler Son Justin) Piper, Kerri Piper, Mike Piper. 4 great grandchildren Zachary Zellmer, Katrina Perr, Jaida and Kaiden Piper. He is further survived by nieces and nephews, special niece Sandy “Toots” Londowski and many friends.
Cecil was preceded in death by his parents, Brother Arden, Sister Dorothy, many nieces, nephews and great friends.
Visitation will be held before the memorial service on Tuesday, June 26, 2018 from 10am-noon at First English Church in Oshkosh WI. First English is located at 1013 Minnesota St on corner of 10th St & Minnesota. Memorial service will be held at noon at First English. Pastor Tim Greenwald will be presiding.
Cecil’s family would like to thank Dr. Alzoubi and his staff along with the staff at Aurora Medical Center; Susie Fink; Aurora At home hospice especially Jessica and Jennifer. Special thanks to all of Cecil’s friends who called, sent cards and visited.
In Lieu of flowers a memorial fund will be established at First English Lutheran Church in Cecil's name.
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