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Arend Balster Jr.

Birth	:	9 May 1894 Scotch Grove, Jones County, Iowa, USA
Death	:	27 Oct 1976 Monticello, Jones County, Iowa, USA
Burial	:	Oakwood Cemetery, Monticello, Jones County, USA
Coordinate	:	42.2322006, -91.1761017
Plot	:	Lot #M099
Description	:	SOURCE: THE MIDLAND TIMES....NOVEMBER 5, 1976...PAGE 3 Arend Balster, Jr.,82,died at the John McDonald Hospital, Monticello,on Wednesday morning, October 27, 1976. The funeral services were held Friday afternoon, October 29, 1976,at the Wayne Zion Lutheran Church. Interment was in the Oakwood Cemetery in Monticello, with military Honors presented by the Monticello Drill Team. The Rev. Harvey O. Gilbertson officiated at the services. Arend Balster, Jr. was born on May 9, 1894,near Scotch Grove, the son of John Christopher and Gesena Heyen Balster. He received his early education in the Scotch Grove... Read More	SOURCE: THE MIDLAND TIMES....NOVEMBER 5, 1976...PAGE 3 Arend Balster, Jr.,82,died at the John McDonald Hospital, Monticello,on Wednesday morning, October 27, 1976. The funeral services were held Friday afternoon, October 29, 1976,at the Wayne Zion Lutheran Church. Interment was in the Oakwood Cemetery in Monticello, with military Honors presented by the Monticello Drill Team. The Rev. Harvey O. Gilbertson officiated at the services. Arend Balster, Jr. was born on May 9, 1894,near Scotch Grove, the son of John Christopher and Gesena Heyen Balster. He received his early education in the Scotch Grove rural schools. Mr. Balster entered into business with his father until his father's death in 1914 and then established Balster Wholesale Farm Equipment in Scotch Grove. Arend Balster, Jr. and Minnie Hedden were married on December 12, 1917 and became members of the Wayne Zion Lutheran Church in Monticello. The couple made their home in Scotch Grove. In 1918 Mr. Balster enlisted in the U.S. Army and served during World War I. He returned to his home and business until 1966 when he retired due to ill health. For thirty four years, Mr. Balster had served his community as Post Master. He is survived by his wife, Minnie; one son, Leslie M. Balster, Scotch Grove; one brother, Robert H. Balster, Phoenix, Arizona; and four grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, two brothers and four sisters. Honorary bearers were Cecil Goettsch, Louis Morf, James Maurice, John Shover, John Maurice. J.E. Heiserman, David Cuckeler and Harold Murphy. Casket bearers were James Stadtmueller, J.F. Honn, Robert Buol, Robert E. Balster, Lyle Tobiason, Roy Folkerts, Harold Ford and Abbott Mayer.

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Where is Arend Balster Jr.'s memorial?
Arend Balster Jr.'s memorial is located at: Oakwood Cemetery, Monticello, Jones County, USA.
When did Arend Balster Jr. death?
Arend Balster Jr. death on 27 Oct 1976 in Monticello, Jones County, Iowa, USA
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Latitude: 42.2322006
Longitude: -91.1761017

Family Members:

Parent

John Christopher Balster

(1869 - 1914)

Gesine Hinrika Heyen Balster

(1869 - 1954)

Spouse

Hermine Margaretha “Minnie” Hedden Balster

(1899 - 1993)

Siblings

Mary Katherine Balster

(1895 - 1964)

Anna Margaret Balster Moenk

(1897 - 1936)

Robert H. “Bob” Balster

(1900 - 1983)

Louise Gesina Balster Stadtmueller

(1902 - 1940)

Ludwig Christoph “Louis” Balster

(1904 - 1920)

Johanna Helen Balster Heiken

(1907 - 1937)

Children

Leslie Milton Balster

(1920 - 2009)

Flowers:

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Coordinate: 42.2322006, -91.1761017

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