Hyrum Japheth Cieslak

January 28, 1930 - April 27, 2017

Hyrum Japheth Cieslak Jan. 28, 1930 – April 27, 2017 Our Father and Opa passed peacefully through the veil, surrounded by family on Thursday, April 27, 2017. Hyrum was born on January 28, 1930 in Chemnitz, Germany to Alfred and Leopoldina Cieslak. He was the 3rd of 6 children. He had many fond memories of growing up in Germany and always loved making people laugh with his funny faces and antics. Hyrum had a deep sense of family, always working hard to take care of his siblings and parents. After World War II, he met and married Ruth M. Boden on August 25, 1951, later being sealed in the Logan LDS Temple. Hyrum, Ruth, their three children, along with his parents and two siblings, escaped East Germany in the winter of 1952. They came to America and then to Utah in 1955, where they had 2 more children. Hyrum became a plumber and owned his own business. Hyrum and Ruth served many full-time missions to Europe and on to Virginia. They served many years in the Jordan River Temple and provided the Gospel to many through hundreds of hours of Family History. He loved serving His Heavenly Father and the Savior. We are grateful for the peace the Gospel of Jesus Christ brings of hope and healing. Hyrum is survived by his children: Eva (Rolf) Schruhl, Harry (Kathy), Judy (Henk) Dorenbosch, Harold (Carmen), Henry (Brenda), 21 Grandchildren, 60 Great Grandchildren, sister- Sigrid Rudolph and brother- Manfred Cieslak. He is preceded in death by his wife Ruth, both parents, three siblings and a grandson, Richard Schruhl. A special thanks to the staff of Hospice for Utah, especially Claudia and Tiari. Your love has been felt. Funeral will be held Tuesday, May 2, 2017 at 11:00 am. A viewing will be held that morning from 9:30 to 10:30 at the LDS Church 10124 So. 1300 W. South Jordan, Utah. Interment- South Jordan Cemetery. Funeral arrangements by Serenity Funeral Home 12278 Lone Peak Parkway #103 Draper Utah. Online condolences may be sent to: www.serenityfhs.com