Cher Lor, 81

Cher T. Lor age 81 of Tracy passed away on Wednesday, July 19, 2017 at Prairie View Healthcare Center in Tracy, Minnesota after an extended illness.  Time of services will be held Saturday, August 12 from 8:00 a.m.-10:00 p.m., Sunday 12:00 p.m.-10:00 p.m. and Monday 9:00 a.m.-11:00 a.m. at Tracy Area Funeral Home.  Burial will follow in the Tracy City Cemetery.  Online condolences may be sent at www.stephensfuneralservice.com.  Stephens Funeral Service – Tracy Area Funeral Home is assisting the family with arrangements.
Cher T. Lor was born January 1, 1936 in Laos to Chiacha and Tria (Xiong) Lor.  He was baptized at Tracy Hmong Alliance Church.  Cher married Ying Vang in Laos.  He was involved with the American CIA during the Vietnam War in rescuing American downed pilots in Laos.  After the Vietnam War, Cher became a rice farmer.  He came to America in 2003 with his wife and stayed with his son Kongmong Lor. Prior to moving to Tracy in 2011, he lived in Granite Falls, Brooklyn Park and Laos
Cher is survived by his children: Kapao, Mao, Naoyeng, Kongmong, Maiher and Pa; many grandchildren and great grandchildren; siblings: Vameng, Lah and Mai Lor; and many other relatives and friends in the United States, Laos and Thailand.  He is preceded in death by his parents and his wife Ying Vang in 2016.