Gloria Elaine Jungemann Zupfer, 84, formerly of Westwood, NJ, was called home to her Lord on April 22, 2019 in Pompton Plains, NJ, surrounded by her loving family. She was born on November 18, 1934 in Wolsey, SD to Erich and Mayme (Fischer) Jungemann. She graduated from Wolsey High School and attended Huron College. Gloria graduated as a Deaconess from Valparaiso University in 1956, beginning a lifetime of service to her Lord in Hutchinson, MN. While in Hutchinson, she met and married her husband, Jerrald Zupfer. Together, they enjoyed nearly 62 years of marriage that produced four children, ten grandchildren, and two great grandchildren. Gloria served many Lutheran congregations throughout her life, but her longest tenure was at Zion Lutheran Church and School in Westwood, NJ. There she served as Deaconess, teacher of music and confirmation, director of a variety of church and school choirs, band director, and organist for worship services. Her greatest love was serving her Lord in any capacity she could, using her talents for His glory.
Gloria is survived by her husband, Jerrald of Pompton Plains, NJ, formerly of Westwood, NJ; her children Gretchen (Bruce) Becker of Walton NY, Evan (Kimbria) Zupfer of River Vale NJ, Joel (Anne) Zupfer of Albuquerque NM, and Christen (David) Levesque of Westwood NJ; her grandchildren Lea (Tom) Cassidy of Orono ME, Amy (Ryan) Zujovic of Schenectady NY, Dara (Gary) Ribis of Albany NY, Ryan Zupfer of River Vale NJ, Aaron Zupfer of River Vale NJ, Grace (Andy) Bouvier of Hickory Creek TX, Noah Zupfer of Fort Worth TX, Hope Zupfer of Albuquerque NM, David (Jaclyn) Levesque, Jr of Westwood NJ, and Jacob Levesque of Allentown PA; her great grandchildren Gwen Cassidy and Emmett Cassidy of Orono ME; her brothers Luther (Joyce) Jungemann of Tucson AZ and Quintin (Joyce) Jungemann of Lynn Haven FL. She was preceded in death by her parents Erich and Mayme Jungemann, sister Genevieve (Edward) Kahre, brothers Bertram (Anita) Jungemann and Herbert Jungemann.
The memorial service to celebrate her life will be held on Saturday May 11, 2019 at Zion Lutheran Church, 155 2nd Avenue, Westwood NJ, at 11 AM, with reception following in the church undercroft. Family visitation will take place prior to the service beginning at 9:30 AM. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be sent to either LC-MS Deaconess Ministry, Mission Advancement, PO Box 66861, St. Louis, MO 63166 (please mark – national ministry in note section) or Zion Lutheran Church.
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