Jeffrey Neil Gaulrapp, 71, passed away on Tuesday, June 4, 2024, after battling Frontotemporal Dementia for 10 years.
Jeff was born on November 9, 1952, in Breckinridge, Minn., to Lowell and Evelyn (Thomas) Gaulrapp. He grew up with his family in Rochester, Minn., and Altoona, Wis., where he graduated from Regis High School.
Jeff attended community college before beginning his 30+ year career at IBM, Rochester, Minn. He made many everlasting friends while he was respected for his commitment and work ethic. He lived in Rochester with his first wife, Cindy (Johnson) Gaulrapp, where they raised their three daughters. They later divorced.
Jeff then met his forever love and soulmate, Lisa Crowson. They made Spring Valley, Minn., their home in 1996 and were married in 2000.
Jeff held many part-time jobs after retirement and made many friends. Jeff was an avid hunter and fisherman. He enjoyed playing softball, pool, and darts. He was a dedicated Vikings fan and loved all things outdoors. He took pride in his family tradition of vacationing to Battle Lake, Minn., every summer, having gone since he was just a small boy.
Jeff is survived by his wife Lisa, daughters Nikki, Natalie (Jeff) and Jenny (Tony); stepdaughter Jerica (Adam, grandchildren Morgan, Cory, Jared, Justin, Nora, Anika, Brandon and Reagan; great-granddaughter Abby, great-grandson Jaxxon, his mother Evelyn, siblings Connie, Jon (Vicki), Terry (Sue), and Jean; as well as numerous in-laws, nieces and nephews.
Jeff is preceded in death by his father Lowell, nephew Scott, father-in-law Daryl, mother-in-law Hildegard, and brothers-in-law Al, Dean and Dick.
Jeff’s family would like to thank his care teams at St. Mary’s Hospital and St. Croix Hospice. A very special thank you to the Cedar Court staff for making his final days comfortable, happy and safe.
There will be a service on Friday, June 21 at 11 am, with visitation an hour prior at Mundt Funeral Chapel, 535 S Hillcrest Pkwy, Altoona, Wis. A luncheon will follow.
Jeff’s family would also like to extend an open invitation for family and friends to join a Celebration of Life on Sunday, June 23 from 11 a.m. – 3 p.m. at the Rochester Eagles Club, 917 15th Ave SE, Rochester, Minn.