The 11th Armored Cavalry Veterans of Vietnam and Cambodia

GERALD E ALASKEY

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Date He Passed Away: APRIL 12, 2022
Unit ( Sqd/Trp ) Served: A TROOP, 1st SQDN, 11th ACR
What Year of Service: 1966-67
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Gerald E. Alaskey, 77, of 206 Cushing Avenue, Johnsonburg, Pennsylvania, died Tuesday night, April 12, 2022 at Penn Highlands-DuBois following a short illness. He was born on January 1, 1945 in Ridgway a son to the late Samuel and Ellen Marie Anderson Alaskey.

A lifelong resident of Johnsonburg, Gerald was a 1961 graduate of Johnsonburg High School.

Gerald was a Vietnam War veteran who proudly served his country in A Troop, 2nd Squadron, 11th Armored Cavalry Regiment (the Legendary Blackhorse Regiment) in the Vietnam War in 1966-67.
He was a recipient of the National Defense Medal, Vietnam Service Medal, Vietnam Campaign Medal, Combat Infantryman’s Badge, 1st Award Marksman w/ rifle bar and Expert M16.

He is survived by his brother Sam Alaskey and his wife Sandra of Ridgway and several nieces and nephews.
In addition to his parents, Gerald is predeceased by a brother Ronald “Butch” Alaskey and sisters Marian Senior and Katherine Blakesley.

A Funeral Service for Gerald E. Alaskey will be conducted at the Anthony F. Ferragine Funeral Home and Cremation Services Chapel, 401 Chestnut Street, Johnsonburg, on Saturday April 30, 2022 at 11 AM with Rev. Stephen Fair, Pastor of St. John’s Lutheran Church, Johnsonburg as celebrant
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Interment will be in Wardvale Lutheran Cemetery, Johnsonburg. There will be no visitation.

Rest in peace Gerald.

JAKE KAPP, JR.

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Date He Passed Away: JANUARY 2, 2022
Unit ( Sqd/Trp ) Served: K TROOP, 3rd SQDN, 11th ACR
What Year of Service: 1968-69
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On January 2, 2022, Jake Kapp Jr. went to be with his father in heaven. Funeral services will be private.

Jake was born northwest of Crystal Springs, ND to Jake Sr. and Mary Gardner on May 24, 1947. He was 74 years old. He graduated Tappen High School in 1966 and proudly served his country in K Troop, 3rd Squadron, 11th Armored Cavalry Regiment (the Legendary Blackhorse Regiment) in the Vietnam War in 1968-69.

Jake worked at Slade Refuge for two years and then was a custodian and bus driver for Steele School in Dawson. He married Winona Kemmet on August 2, 1974. He then started working for Burlington Northern until the time came to devote his time and energy to taking care of his youngest son.

Jake coached many children in baseball for over thirty years including Pee Wee, Babe Ruth and high school baseball and loved every minute of it. He played softball and amateur baseball for many years.

The people left behind to celebrate his life include wife, Winona; sons, Jesse (Lisa), James (Mary), Jon (Sara) and Jace; grandchildren, Ashley Baker, Brandon Baker, Tyler Mittleider, Kandra Kapp, Rosie Kapp and Ellie Kapp; great-grandchildren, Klarity Baker and Emerson Baker; brothers, Ted, Larry and Dale and sisters, Linda and Karen.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Jake Sr and Mary; his brothers, William, Daniel, Clarence, Eugene and infant brother, Walter and his sisters, Lorane and Betty.

Rest in peace Jake

Date He Passed Away: APRIL 7, 2022
Unit ( Sqd/Trp ) Served: HOWITZER BATTERY, 2nd SQDN, 11th ACR
What Year of Service: 1970-71
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Funeral Service Location: RED MOUSE
Date & Time of Funeral Service: JUNE 18, 2022, AT 12 NOON
Street Address & Town / City / State Zip Code: RED MOUSE, 3738 COUNTY ROAD P, PINE BLUFF, OR 53528
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Perry McMahan, age 73, of Mount Horeb, Wisconsin, left this earth on Thursday, April 7, 2022, after living a full and productive life.

He was born on Jan. 3, 1949, the son of William and Fern (Hamilton) McMahan. He grew up in the Mount Horeb area and graduated from Mount Horeb High School in 1967. Two years later, he was drafted into the U.S. Army and proudly
served his country as a Section Chief, SGT, E-5 in the Howitzer Battery, 2nd Squadron, 11th Armored Cavalry Regiment (the Legendary Blackhorse Regiment) in the Vietnam War in 1970-71.

For 42 years, Perry operated West Side Radiator and Auto Repair in Middleton. He took great pride in keeping heavy field equipment operational for farmers in the Waunakee, Middleton, and Mount Horeb area. He also worked with scores of customers over the years to keep their vehicles safe and reliable.

Perry had a natural ability to connect with people; he was a good listener and was easy to talk to. He enjoyed meeting people for the first time and learning about their lives and interests; he also cherished the many friendships he forged over the years with customers, golf buds, Euchre players, pool players, and any number of people he was fortunate to meet along the way.

Family was most important to Perry. He is survived by his wife, Patricia (Eith), his high school sweetheart; a trip to Alaska was planned in June to celebrate their 50th wedding anniversary in August. With his son and best friend, Preston, the two shared many adventures on and off the golf course at Edelweiss Chalet Country Club in New Glarus and on their annual golf trips to Alabama with the “Zander Boys” and friends. Perry admired Preston’s work ethic but none more so than when Preston built his parents a retirement home seven years ago after losing the original house to fire. The light of his life was his daughter, Heather (Vogel); Perry admired Heather for her dedication to her family and the teaching profession. A fun part to having children is the grandchildren that can follow. Perry was looking forward to seeing Ireland perform for the first time at the upcoming UW Varsity Band Concert. Ryleigh was Grandpa’s golf buddy and the twins, Piper and Perri, are active in swimming. At swim meets, Perry got a kick out of hearing the announcer say, “… and in Lane 3 is Perri McMahan.” Perry’s grandchildren in Colorado were also a source of pride; Tristan supplied Grandpa with an endless array of alien and monster drawings, Grandpa and Ethan would often hit the golf courses in Golden, and Aleah was just pure joy. The family is going to miss “Grandpa’s chicken.”

In addition to his family, Perry had a passion for vintage cars. He had many vehicles over the years but his favorites were a 1967 restored Chevy El Camino and an original 1964 Thunderbird convertible. Last summer, Perry spent many a day in the T-Bird, tearin’ out of the driveway with the top down and Patsy Cline lamenting about being out “walkin’ after midnight.”

Two years ago, Perry was diagnosed with ALS (amyotrophic lateral sclerosis); he faced it head on with strength and resolve. A special thank you to the Veterans Health Administration and Dr. Michael Hansen and the medical team at UW Health for their care and support during this journey.

Perry was predeceased by his father, William McMahan; mother, Fern (Hamilton) McMahan; step-mother, Esther (Parks) McMahan; brother, Thomas McMahan; nephew, Jason McMahan; father-in-law, Arthur J. Eith; mother-in-law, Matilda (Young) Eith; and brother-in-law, Arthur W. Eith.

He is further survived by his brothers, William McMahan (Deb) and David McMahan (Carol); sisters, Shannon McMahan and Cathy (Mike) Leonard; daughter-in-law, Jennifer McMahan; son-in-law, Zach Vogel; sister-in-law, Lauretta McMahan; sister-in-law, Beth McMahan; brother-in-law, Francis Eith; sister-in-law, Elizabeth (Randy) Peterson; and sister-in-law, Barbara Haase-Eith.

A Celebration of Life is being planned for Perry on Saturday, June 18, 2022, to be held at the RED MOUSE, 3738 County Road P, Pine Bluff, starting at noon. Online condolences may be made at www.gundersonfh.com.

All Blackhorse Troopers in the Mount Horeb, Madison area are urged to attend Perry’s services.

Rest in peace Perry.