Individual Details

Melvin "Jack" Cyfers

(29 Mar 1927 - 20 Oct 2007)

Military-Worked with Wernher von Braun on Operation Overcast to develop intercontinental ballistic missiles (ICMB). Wernher let him push the button on one occasion. He ask him why? Wernher replied; So you can say that you did it.

Events

Birth29 Mar 1927Bruno, Logan County, West Virginia
Marriage8 Sep 1949Pike County, Kentucky - Myrtle Parker
Death20 Oct 2007Greenville, Logan County, West Virginia
MilitaryU.S. ARMY Sergeant during WWII
AKA (Facts Pg)Jr.

Families

SpouseMyrtle Parker (1934 - 2007)
ChildJackie Sue Cyfers (1950 - )
ChildJudy Ann Cyfers (1953 - )
ChildMelvin David III Cyfers (1961 - )
ChildMacel Cyfers (1970 - )
FatherMelvin Cyfers (1896 - 1992)
MotherLura Justice (1894 - 1981)