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Andrew Wellington “Duke” Fink

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Birth	:	18 Dec 1845 Maquon, Knox County, Illinois, USA
Death	:	20 Jun 1919 Conrad, Grundy County, Iowa, USA
Burial	:	Alice Union Cemetery, Conrad, Grundy County, USA
Coordinate	:	42.3114014, -92.8827972
Inscription	:	Father Andrew W. 1845-1919
Description	:	OLD RESIDENT CALLED TO HIS FINAL REWARD ------------ A. W. Fink Passes Away at Home of His Daughter in Melrose Township aged 73 Years ------------ WAS RESIDENT OF COUNTY SINCE '69 ------------ Deceased Was a Man Highly Respected by All Who Knew in Past Years Mr. A. W. Fink, a long time resident of Grundy County, passed away at the home of his daughter, Mrs. J. A. Kline, in Melrose Township, last Friday, June 20th. Andrew W. Fink was born December 18th, 1845, and died at the home of his daughter, Mrs. J. A. Kline in Melrose Township on June 20, 1919, aged 73 years, 6 months... Read More	OLD RESIDENT CALLED TO HIS FINAL REWARD ------------ A. W. Fink Passes Away at Home of His Daughter in Melrose Township aged 73 Years ------------ WAS RESIDENT OF COUNTY SINCE '69 ------------ Deceased Was a Man Highly Respected by All Who Knew in Past Years Mr. A. W. Fink, a long time resident of Grundy County, passed away at the home of his daughter, Mrs. J. A. Kline, in Melrose Township, last Friday, June 20th. Andrew W. Fink was born December 18th, 1845, and died at the home of his daughter, Mrs. J. A. Kline in Melrose Township on June 20, 1919, aged 73 years, 6 months and 2 days. He enlisted in the Civil War when 17 years of age. He served as a Private with Co. E, 10th Regiment of the Illinois Infantry. He served with General Sherman in his march to the sea, enduring hardships as all loyal countrymen of his did who fought for liberty and that which now gives us this beautiful country. to enjoy. He was united in marriage with Susan Henrietta Beadle at Oneida, Illinois January 30, 1868. In 1869 they came to Grundy County, Iowa in a covered wagon, and he has resided here since except one year. Mr. Fink will be missed, as he was a long time citizen of Grundy County. He was a father who has always been interested in the welfare of his children. His wife, a noble Christian mother, preceded him to the world beyond ten years ago; also one son, Lloyd C., who died January 10th, 1906. Those of Mr. Fink's family who survive him and will mourn their loss are Arthur O. Fink of Waterloo; Mrs. Frank Hall of Hastings, Nebraska; Fred W. Fink of Independence; Chas. A. Fink of Osage; Mrs. J. A. Kline of Conrad; Harry E. Fink of Marble Rock; Clyde H. Fink of Beaman; Geo. H. Fink who was seriously wounded in France; Ralph R. Fink of Conrad; and Guy W. Fink of Millerton, Iowa. A few of his comrades still left with. his many friends and neighbors are made conscious that another from our ranks has fallen. Mr. Fink could say not an ache nor pain was his, but all could observe that his weakness became great. suffering to him and while he expressed a great desire to live, he also gave evidence that he did not fear to meet his Creator. The funeral services were conducted at 12 o'clock Sunday by Rev. E. E. Heltibridle at the Alice Church. The members of the G. A. R. had charge of the services at the grave of their fallen comrade. There was a beautiful collection of flowers and the funeral was a large one. Oh, fear thou not to die, Far rather fear to live, For life hath thousands snares by faith to try By perils, pain and strife Brief is the work of death But life the spirit shrinks to see How full were Heaven recalls the breath The Cup of Woes may be. Father: Elijah Fink bn 1808 m Katherine Townsend Grandfather: Andrew Christian Fink b: 1779, m Maria Suts Great Grandfather: Christian Finck bn Mar 1759, m Elizabeth Suits memorial 44740336 Great Great Grandfather: Andrew (Andreas) Finck bn 1721, memorial 21884271 Great Great Great Grandfather: Christian Finck b: 1700 Germany Great Great Great Great Grandfather: Andreas Finck b: ca 1675 Germany d: 1744 Stone Arabia, Montgomery Co., New York m Anna Maria Gerlach

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Andrew Wellington “Duke” Fink's memorial is located at: Alice Union Cemetery, Conrad, Grundy County, USA.
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Andrew Wellington “Duke” Fink death on 20 Jun 1919 in Conrad, Grundy County, Iowa, USA
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Latitude: 42.3114014
Longitude: -92.8827972

Family Members:

Parent

Spouse

Susan Henrietta Beadle Fink

(1849 - 1909)

Siblings

Children

Arthur Owen Fink

(1869 - 1936)

Frederick William “Fred” Fink

(1872 - 1931)

Charles Abram Fink

(1875 - 1945)

Fannie Alice Fink Kline

(1876 - 1963)

(1879 - 1954)

(1881 - 1959)

(1883 - 1954)

(1888 - 1906)

(1892 - 1966)

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Nearby Cemetories:

1. Alice Union Cemetery
Conrad, Grundy County, USA
Coordinate: 42.3114014, -92.8827972

2. Melrose Cemetery
Grundy County, USA
Coordinate: 42.3255997, -92.9558029

3. Sheller Cemetery
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Coordinate: 42.3678017, -92.9439011

4. Rose Hill Cemetery
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Coordinate: 42.3627180, -92.7879900

5. Conrad Cemetery
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Coordinate: 42.2235298, -92.8834534

6. Sacred Heart Catholic Cemetery
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Coordinate: 42.3648860, -92.7879630

7. Fairview Cemetery
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Coordinate: 42.3657820, -92.7879260

8. Benson Cemetery
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Coordinate: 42.2522011, -92.9807968

9. Lincoln Township Cemetery
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Coordinate: 42.2952995, -92.7572021

10. Oakland Cemetery
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Coordinate: 42.2214012, -92.8153000

11. Holland Cemetery
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Coordinate: 42.3992004, -92.7947006

12. Francisco Cemetery
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Coordinate: 42.2888985, -93.0456009

13. Colfax Center Presbyterian Church Cemetery
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Coordinate: 42.4275017, -92.8274994

14. Shiloh Cemetery
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Coordinate: 42.4306000, -92.9256000

15. Hauser Cemetery
Whitten, Hardin County, USA
Coordinate: 42.2528000, -93.0302963

16. Vienna Cemetery
Marshall County, USA
Coordinate: 42.1949997, -92.8246994

17. Wellsburg Reformed Church Cemetery
Wellsburg, Grundy County, USA
Coordinate: 42.4344900, -92.9231240

18. Whitney Cemetery
Union, Hardin County, USA
Coordinate: 42.2347000, -93.0258000

19. Buckner Cemetery
Eldora, Hardin County, USA
Coordinate: 42.3685989, -93.0453033

20. First Christian Reformed Cemetery
Wellsburg, Grundy County, USA
Coordinate: 42.4338989, -92.9633026

21. Xenia Cemetery
Gifford, Hardin County, USA
Coordinate: 42.3119011, -93.0781021

22. East Lawn Memorial Garden
Eldora, Hardin County, USA
Coordinate: 42.3605300, -93.0727600

23. Saint Pauls Cemetery
Wellsburg, Grundy County, USA
Coordinate: 42.4624780, -92.8868270

24. Badger Hill Cemetery
Gladbrook, Tama County, USA
Coordinate: 42.1972008, -92.7469025