Jeffrey Gaulrapp
November 9, 1952 — June 4, 2024
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, Mn to Lowell and Evelyn (Thomas)
Gaulrapp. He grew up with his family in Rochester, Mn and Altoona, Wi, where he graduated
from Regis High School.
Jeff attended community college before beginning his 30+ year career at IBM, Rochester, Mn.
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 3
daughters. They later divorced.
Jeff then met his forever love and soulmate, Lisa Crowson. They made Spring Valley, Mn 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, Mn 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; 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, 2024 at 11:00 a.m. with visitation an hour prior at Stokes, Prock and Mundt Funeral Chapel, 535 S Hillcrest Pkwy, Altoona. 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 11am – 3pm at the Rochester Eagles Club, 917
15th Ave SE, Rochester.
Cremation Society of Wisconsin, Altoona is assisting the family. Online condolences may be shared at
www.cremationsociety-wi.com
.