Milan Caspers

Milan “Cy” Caspers, 82, of Breckenridge , MN , died Tuesday, July 29, 2008 at his home, after a year long battle with cancer.

His funeral will be held on Saturday, August 2, 2008 at 10:30 AM at St. Mary’s Catholic Church, Breckenridge. Fr. Kenneth Popp will be officiating.

Visitation will be Friday, August 1, 2008 from 4:00 PM to 8:00 PM with a Prayer Service at 7:00 PM at Joseph Vertin & Sons Funeral Home, Breckenridge , MN . There will also be visitation one hour prior to the funeral at the funeral home.

Interment will be at St. Mary’s Catholic Cemetery , Breckenridge.

Milan is survived by: His wife: Mary Caspers, St. Francis Nursing Home, Breckenridge, MN; His children: Sandra (Lee) Swanson, Rio Rancho, NM; Constance (Gary) Gutzmer, Wahpeton, ND; Steven (Joyce) Caspers, Breckenridge, MN; James (Robin) Caspers, Colfax, ND; Timothy (Valessa) Caspers, Stillwater, MN; Kathryn (Jerry) Walsh, Bismarck, ND; Carolyn (Steven) Neppl, Breckenridge, MN; Charles (Jarita) Caspers, Scottsdale, AZ; Mark (Marcia) Caspers, Fargo, ND; His 28 grandchildren; His 15 great-grandchildren

He was preceded in death by: His parents: Jacob and Kathryn Caspers; His brothers: Kenneth, Clare, Robert, George and Richard

Milan was born on January 4, 1926 at St. Francis Hospital , Breckenridge, to Jacob and Kathryn (Richels) Caspers. He grew up on the family farm (Willow Creek Dairy Farm) east of town. Milan wed Mary Moore on November 10, 1944 in Fergus Falls , MN . He worked on the family farm until he found employment at a paper mill in Scanlon , MN in 1945. Milan moved back to Breckenridge and he and Mary started their family, which eventually grew to include nine children.

Milan began a long career as a truck driver at that time. He first worked for Johnson Brothers and then Schuler Grain. In 1954 Milan went into business for himself as an owner-operator, buying, selling and hauling grain as well as a variety of freight for local businesses. He successfully ran his business until he retired in 1990. Milan continued to drive for TLP Trucking and then later drove bus for the Breckenridge School District .

Milan belonged to St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Breckenridge, the Catholic Order of Foresters and Knights of Columbus. He was also active in both the Eagles and Elks Clubs. Milan enjoyed bowling, traveling, all forms of automotive racing and taking his family members to the races. A highlight of his life was putting over two million miles on his 1971 Peterbilt before his retirement. His greatest love was spending time with his family. He was a devoted husband and father committing his life to their well being and happiness.