Cyrus A. Mischke
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Cyrus A. Mischke, age 93, of Crofton, Nebraska, left his earthly home Wednesday, February 10, 2010 at Avera Sister James Care Center in Yankton, South Dakota.

Funeral services are 10:30 AM, Saturday, February 13, 2010, at First United Methodist Church in Yankton with Reverend Dean Trapp officiating. Burial will be in the Frankfort Cemetery in rural Crofton, Nebraska with military honors provided by the Crofton American Legion Post No. 128. Arrangements are under the direction of the Wintz & Ray Funeral Home and Cremation Service in Yankton.

Cyrus Alexander Mischke was born May 9, 1916 in Crofton, Nebraska to Martin and Louise (Garnjobst) Mischke. He was one of 11 children and grew up on a ranch north of Crofton. He attended Frankfort Country School and High School. When he was 26, he joined the United States Army and served in the European Theater during World War II. He served as a medical technician with the 95th General Hospital and received the Good Conduct Medal and Battle of the Bulge Citation. Cyrus was discharged on December 2, 1945 and married Helen Jensen on September 1, 1946 in Sioux Falls, South Dakota. After their marriage, they lived on the Missouri River bottom until the completion of Gavins Point Dam forced them to move. In 1956, they moved to the farm where he has lived ever since. Cyrus enjoyed ranching and farming with brothers on the Mischke Hereford Ranch where they raised cattle and bred registered Hereford bulls. He loved the land and enjoyed being outside fishing and hunting, especially with his sons in Wyoming. Later in life, he enjoyed watching and feeding the birds outside his window. Cyrus served on the Frankfort School Board and Cemetery Board. He was a 4-H leader and a member of the Crofton American Legion Post No. 128. Cyrus also was a member of the Brown Swiss Association, Simmental Association and American Hereford Association.

Cyrus is survived by his wife, Helen Mischke of Crofton, NE; five children: Steve (Linda) Mischke of Gillette, WY, David Mischke of Worland, WY, Bev (Don) Reimer of Broomfield, CO, James (Robin) Mischke of Thermopolis, WY and Lisa Mischke (Tom Harner) of Lincoln, NE; eight grandchildren; three great grandchildren; one brother, Gordon (Shirley) Mischke of Crofton; and many nieces and nephews.

Cyrus was preceded in death by his parents; grandson, Brian Mischke; daughter-in-law, Susan Mischke; five brothers: Wayne, Stanley Martin, Jerome and Myron Mischke; and four sisters: Fern Mischke, Myrtle Reed, Joyce Langston and Evelyn Mischke.

Memorial may be directed to First United Methodist Church or Crofton American Legion Post No. 128.

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Helen and Cyrus Mischke Family Members; Carolyn and I extend to you and your family member, our condelences in the death of Cyrus. Know our prayers for comfort and strength are with you. Carolyn and Bob Cappel Sorry to hear of your loss, he was the last of my uncles on either side of the family. We will be there for the funeral. Cam & Sharon Lind Lisa and Mischke family members, I am very sorry for your loss. You are in my thoughts and prayers. Deb Rasmussen Hearing of the passing of your father brought with it a feeling of deep sadness. May your fond memories of all the precious times spent with your father bring you a small ray of comfort--as no words can express the emptiness felt by your loss. If I were so lucky to have had a second set of parents, it would have been Cy and Helen. I remember walking to the barn on your farm with my father, Curtis, to check out Cy's prize winning Herefords that Steve and David were taking to the Knox County Fair. I remember the identical dresses Helen sewed for Beverly and me. I remember when Lisa was born. I was so envious wanting a new baby. These are but a few small glimpses of my childhood, that because of your family, I hold million dollar memories. Family obligations prohibit my attending your father's farewell, but your family will be remembered in my thoughts and prayers. Partricia (Parsons) Dahlerup Helen and family, My sympathy to all of you. Going to your farm or being together at Grandma Jensen's will forever be a memory of mine. I'll never forget when you built your home and how lovely I thought it was, I was so grateful that you had a nice warm home (with plumbing, no less!). May God richly bless all of your memories and be forever with you to comfort you in the loss of your husband of so many years and your father. Arlene Drew On behalf of our family I want to express our extreme sympathes on Cy's passing. He was a great man that had a zest for living. I am blessed to have had the opportunity to have known him. Sincerely, Ron and Renetta Mischke and Family We are so sorry about Cy's passing , but like you all, I'm sure, comforted that he no longer suffers. Helen, know you're always in our thoughts and prayers with wishes that the adjustments you will now make can be endured as smoothly as possible. Special toughts go out to Dave as you've dealt with so much in the past few years. We are SO sorry! Ruth (Lange) Seaman So sorry to hear of your loss. With Deepest Sympathy! Leonard Jansen and Sons I just learned of Cy's passing and I want to send my sympathy to each one of the family members and especially to you Helen. At this moment, I miss the smile of both you and Cy and remember your kind and supportive voices. I wanted to share that the Mischke Ranch came up in a conversation I had with some gentlemen while I was living in Indiana several years ago. I was very proud to say I not only knew of the Ranch but also shared with them some personal fond memories as family. Thank you for the wonderful memories. Dianne Wilken Goetsch

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