Cyril Valerius Obituary

Cyril H. "Cy" Valerius, 76

St. Cloud

Jan. 27, 1939 - June 22, 2015

Mass of Christian Burial celebrating the life of Cyril H. "Cy" Valerius, 76 of St. Cloud will be at 11:00 a.m. on Friday, June 26, 2015 at St. Francis Xavier Catholic Church in Sartell. Cy passed away peacefully on Monday, June 22 at Quiet Oaks Hospice House in St. Augusta. Reverend Timothy Baltes will officiate. Inurnment will be in the parish cemetery.

Visitation of Cy's body will be held from 4:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. on Thursday and visitation with his urn will be held after 10:00 a.m. on Friday both at St. Francis Xavier Gathering Space. Parish prayers will be held at 7:00 p.m. on Thursday at the church.

Cy was born on January 27, 1939 in Holdingford, Minnesota to the late Stephen and Margaret (Witte) Valerius. He grew up in St. Augusta and graduated from Cathedral High School in 1957. He started working at the St. Cloud Book Shop during high school and was employed there for nine years. Cy married Joan M. Stang on July 10, 1962 at St. Mary's Cathedral in St. Cloud. Cy started his printing career with Volkmuth Printers in the mid 60's. He retired from the printing industry in 1999. He was a member of St. Francis Xavier Parish, St. Cloud Eagles Aerie #622, Central Minnesota Woodworkers Association and the St. Augusta American Legion Post #621. He also volunteered his time driving Disabled American Veterans which he enjoyed immensely.

Cy enjoyed fishing, woodworking (making sawdust), and spending time with family and friends. Cy was a loving husband, father and grandfather who will be remembered for his strong faith and his devotion to St. Peregrine - the patron saint of cancer.

Cy is survived by his wife, Joan of St. Cloud; children, Paul of St. Cloud, Tom (Tina) of New Munich, Mike (Nancy) of St. Joseph, Mary (Jeff) Botz of St. Joseph; five grandchildren, Josh and Jaden Valerius, Ellie, Carter and Alaina Botz; and siblings, Donald Valerius, Marie Sisco, Doris DeMark, James (Ruth) Valerius, Zita (Tom) Hamann and Anita (Mark) Longtin.

He was preceded in death by his parents; and brother, Joe Valerius.

A special thank you to Dr. Patrick Lalley, the staffs of Quiet Oaks Hospice House and CentraCare Hospice- "especially Tami and Steve".

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Published by St. Cloud Times on Jun. 23, 2015.

Memories and Condolences
for Cyril Valerius

7 Entries

Anita

June 18, 2024

To still be missed and thought of often nine years after your death is a sign of your integrity and love. Rest in peace big brother. I think of you every time I see an eagle and I see a lot of eagles. Love you always and thank you for your love and kindness to your little sister.

Anita

June 17, 2022

Still have that hole in my heart but feel you around me every so often so I know your soul is around. I know you have your two beautiful children with you.
You always were my hero.
Everlasting love.

Mark Sniezek

June 27, 2015

Joan & family....I am so sorry about your loss. Cy was really one of the "good guys" I have known in my lifetime. His smile & laugh were infectious. My thoughts and prayers are with you all.

June 23, 2015

Anita Fischer

June 23, 2015

My heartfelt sympathies go out to your families on the loss of such a well loved man. Mary, Jeff, Ellie, Carter and Alaina, you are in my thoughts and prayers. May God's abundant blessings pour down on you through every hug and tear you receive and give in the coming days.

Deb Stevens

June 23, 2015

I am so sorry for your loss. I know how his faith and good heart meant so much to all of you. I remember him taking dad for a ride and coffee when he was fighting his battle and how wonderful Dad thought that was and how he told dad to keep fighting that they will find a cure for this horrible disease. Unfortunately it didn't come soon enough for them. My heart weighs heavy for all of you I know how hard this can be. May he rest in peace, and as time passes may he bring a smile to your faces every day. Love you guys.

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Anita Longtin

June 23, 2015

Thank you Cy for being one of the best big brothers. You were always there for me and I will forever have a hole in my heart but know that you are where you need to be and are happy and pain free.
Thank you for bringing Joanie into our lives and your beautiful children and grandchildren. What a wonderful legacy you have left for the world.
Thank you for allowing me to be a part of this journey you were on and for teaching me to the very end how to live your life the way it should be lived. Cancer is awful but it never won because you showed that we can live our lives to the fullest even when we are dying.
I love you and will miss you but I know you are still going to be around.
Your loving sister.........Anita

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