Cyril L. "Cy" Birge age 93 of Jasper passed away at 5:51 A.M. Thursday October 2, 2008 at Jasper Memorial Hospital. He was born June 20, 1915 at Jasper to: Lawrence and Alvena (Palmer) Birge.
He married Antoinette "Net" Kunkel November 5, 1936. She passed away December 16, 2000.
He was Manager of Gus Doerner Sporting Goods Store in Jasper-retired in 1985.
Memberships include: St. Joseph Catholic Church, K of C, Die Hard Cubs Fan Club since 1932.
He was a longtime Indiana high school and Big Ten Conference basketball official. He officiated three state championship games including the legendary 1954 Muncie-Milan state basketball championship game.
A member of the Indiana Basketball Hall of Fame, he was a member of the 1934 JHS state finals basketball team, and class of 1934.
In 1999 he received the JHS Distinguished Alumni Award. He was an avid gardener, sports fan and a published writer.
Surviving: 4 daughters-Mrs. Robert (Judy) Calley of Sebastian FL., Jane Birge of Beaumont TX., Mrs. Rick (Betty) Anderson of Muncie IN., and Mrs. Jeff (Kathy) Eckerle of Jasper.
5 sons-Jerry of Owensboro KY., Jim of Long Beach CA., Bill and John of Jasper, and Bob Birge of Indianapolis
24 Grandchildren
23 Great Grandchildren and 3 Great Great Grandchildren
Preceded in death besides his wife 2 brothers-Herb and Robert Birge, 2 sisters-Viola Birk, and Margaret Sendelweck
Visitation will be held from 1:00-7:00 P.M. Sunday at the Becher & Kluesner Downtown Chapel in Jasper. There will be a parish Rosary at 4:00 P.M. Sunday at the funeral home.
Funeral service will be held at 9:30 A.M. Monday October 6, 2008 at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Jasper with burial to follow at Fairview Cemetery in Jasper.
Memorial contributions may be made to: St. Joseph's Catholic Church or favorite charity.
He married Antoinette "Net" Kunkel November 5, 1936. She passed away December 16, 2000.
He was Manager of Gus Doerner Sporting Goods Store in Jasper-retired in 1985.
Memberships include: St. Joseph Catholic Church, K of C, Die Hard Cubs Fan Club since 1932.
He was a longtime Indiana high school and Big Ten Conference basketball official. He officiated three state championship games including the legendary 1954 Muncie-Milan state basketball championship game.
A member of the Indiana Basketball Hall of Fame, he was a member of the 1934 JHS state finals basketball team, and class of 1934.
In 1999 he received the JHS Distinguished Alumni Award. He was an avid gardener, sports fan and a published writer.
Surviving: 4 daughters-Mrs. Robert (Judy) Calley of Sebastian FL., Jane Birge of Beaumont TX., Mrs. Rick (Betty) Anderson of Muncie IN., and Mrs. Jeff (Kathy) Eckerle of Jasper.
5 sons-Jerry of Owensboro KY., Jim of Long Beach CA., Bill and John of Jasper, and Bob Birge of Indianapolis
24 Grandchildren
23 Great Grandchildren and 3 Great Great Grandchildren
Preceded in death besides his wife 2 brothers-Herb and Robert Birge, 2 sisters-Viola Birk, and Margaret Sendelweck
Visitation will be held from 1:00-7:00 P.M. Sunday at the Becher & Kluesner Downtown Chapel in Jasper. There will be a parish Rosary at 4:00 P.M. Sunday at the funeral home.
Funeral service will be held at 9:30 A.M. Monday October 6, 2008 at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Jasper with burial to follow at Fairview Cemetery in Jasper.
Memorial contributions may be made to: St. Joseph's Catholic Church or favorite charity.
Cyril L. "Cy" Birge age 93 of Jasper passed away at 5:51 A.M. Thursday October 2, 2008 at Jasper Memorial Hospital. He was born June 20, 1915 at Jasper to: Lawrence and Alvena (Palmer) Birge.
He married Antoinette "Net" Kunkel November 5, 1936. She passed away December 16, 2000.
He was Manager of Gus Doerner Sporting Goods Store in Jasper-retired in 1985.
Memberships include: St. Joseph Catholic Church, K of C, Die Hard Cubs Fan Club since 1932.
He was a longtime Indiana high school and Big Ten Conference basketball official. He officiated three state championship games including the legendary 1954 Muncie-Milan state basketball championship game.
A member of the Indiana Basketball Hall of Fame, he was a member of the 1934 JHS state finals basketball team, and class of 1934.
In 1999 he received the JHS Distinguished Alumni Award. He was an avid gardener, sports fan and a published writer.
Surviving: 4 daughters-Mrs. Robert (Judy) Calley of Sebastian FL., Jane Birge of Beaumont TX., Mrs. Rick (Betty) Anderson of Muncie IN., and Mrs. Jeff (Kathy) Eckerle of Jasper.
5 sons-Jerry of Owensboro KY., Jim of Long Beach CA., Bill and John of Jasper, and Bob Birge of Indianapolis
24 Grandchildren
23 Great Grandchildren and 3 Great Great Grandchildren
Preceded in death besides his wife 2 brothers-Herb and Robert Birge, 2 sisters-Viola Birk, and Margaret Sendelweck
Visitation will be held from 1:00-7:00 P.M. Sunday at the Becher & Kluesner Downtown Chapel in Jasper. There will be a parish Rosary at 4:00 P.M. Sunday at the funeral home.
Funeral service will be held at 9:30 A.M. Monday October 6, 2008 at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Jasper with burial to follow at Fairview Cemetery in Jasper.
Memorial contributions may be made to: St. Joseph's Catholic Church or favorite charity.
He married Antoinette "Net" Kunkel November 5, 1936. She passed away December 16, 2000.
He was Manager of Gus Doerner Sporting Goods Store in Jasper-retired in 1985.
Memberships include: St. Joseph Catholic Church, K of C, Die Hard Cubs Fan Club since 1932.
He was a longtime Indiana high school and Big Ten Conference basketball official. He officiated three state championship games including the legendary 1954 Muncie-Milan state basketball championship game.
A member of the Indiana Basketball Hall of Fame, he was a member of the 1934 JHS state finals basketball team, and class of 1934.
In 1999 he received the JHS Distinguished Alumni Award. He was an avid gardener, sports fan and a published writer.
Surviving: 4 daughters-Mrs. Robert (Judy) Calley of Sebastian FL., Jane Birge of Beaumont TX., Mrs. Rick (Betty) Anderson of Muncie IN., and Mrs. Jeff (Kathy) Eckerle of Jasper.
5 sons-Jerry of Owensboro KY., Jim of Long Beach CA., Bill and John of Jasper, and Bob Birge of Indianapolis
24 Grandchildren
23 Great Grandchildren and 3 Great Great Grandchildren
Preceded in death besides his wife 2 brothers-Herb and Robert Birge, 2 sisters-Viola Birk, and Margaret Sendelweck
Visitation will be held from 1:00-7:00 P.M. Sunday at the Becher & Kluesner Downtown Chapel in Jasper. There will be a parish Rosary at 4:00 P.M. Sunday at the funeral home.
Funeral service will be held at 9:30 A.M. Monday October 6, 2008 at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Jasper with burial to follow at Fairview Cemetery in Jasper.
Memorial contributions may be made to: St. Joseph's Catholic Church or favorite charity.
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