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Emil Cufr
EMIL CUFR
Traer
Emil Dean Cufr, 88, died Sunday, April 5, 2015, at his home in Traer. Funeral services: 11 a.m. Friday, April 10, at Ripley United Church of Christ in Traer. Visitation: 4 to 7 p.m. Thursday, April 9, at the church. Interment: Buckingham Cemetery, Traer.
Emil is survived by his wife of 67 years, Marjorie of Traer; six children, Dawn (Rick) Mason of Traer, Michael (Paula) Cufr of Milton, Fla., Amy (Jon) Hancock of Cedar Rapids, Ernie (Julie) Cufr of Traer, Elaine Bangs of Cedar Rapids and Jill (Kevin) Sempf of Cedar Rapids; one brother, Frank (Judy) Cufr of Beloit, Wis.; and their families.
Memorial contributions may be made to the American Heart Association or Ripley United Church of Christ.
Van Steenhuyse-Russell Funeral Home of Vinton is caring for Emil and his family.
Condolences may be left at www.vsrfh.com.
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