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Jason James Cepek

Nekoosa, WI, USA

March 25, 1961 - August 8, 2019

Mar 25, 1961 - Aug 8, 2019

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Jason James Cepek, 58, of Nekoosa, Wisconsin, died unexpectedly on August 8th, 2019.
Jason was born in Eveleth, Minnesota on March 25, 1961. He was the son of James and Barbara Cepek.
Traversing down mountain sides with dynamite as part of a seismograph crew, hiking Mount Fuji while stationed in Japan for the United States Air Force, canoeing down the Missouri River with his children in his beloved North Dakota, and searching for gold in the Sierra Nevadas were just a few earmarks of adventure in Jason’s life.
Beyond being the ultimate adventure-seeker, Jason was a larger than life presence in the lives of those lucky enough to know him. He spent his final days tirelessly helping his parents, and he spent the entirety of his life much the same way: being the ultimate care taker. He loved fiercely, fought for what he believed in, and forgave easily.
Jason struggled through many hardships throughout his life, but he never let them harden his heart. He had an infectious sense of humor, often saving up the best “dad jokes” to use later.
The only thing better than his laugh was his truly unforgettable voice. His voice could soothe a bad day, give you hard-won wisdom, reassure you through tough times, or cheer you up by song (even better because he could never get the words right). Despite whatever pain he was going through himself, he wanted to make sure those around him never were.
Jason was preceded in death by his sister Patricia. He is survived by his parents James B. Cepek and Barbara Lucy Cepek, his sisters and brothers Mary Christianson, Mike (Mel) Cepek, Jim (Mary Jo) Cepek and Lucy (Barry) Johnson, The mother of his children Toni Ciserella, his children Aaron (Heather) Cepek, Caitlin Glover (Shawn Lahammer), and Rachel (Wesley) Coulam, his grandchildren Jayden, Cameo, Roman, Ira, Avery and Willa, and his many nieces and nephews.
Although his life was cut short, the love he gave, and spark of joy for life he imparted, will never be forgotten; especially by his six grandchildren. While he had many roles in life, perhaps his greatest was that of “Papa.”

A graveside service will be held in Bowbells, ND for family and close friends, with a fellowship to follow in Kenmare, ND.

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