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Arnold Peter Gau

Birth	:	16 May 1875 Westphalia, Shelby County, Iowa, USA
Death	:	6 Feb 1952 Omaha, Douglas County, Nebraska, USA
Burial	:	Saint Mary's Cemetery, Portsmouth, Shelby County, USA
Coordinate	:	41.6519012, -95.5233002
Plot	:	V-01-07
Description	:	LIFE STORY OF ARNOLD P. GAU, 76 Arnold P. Gau, son of Anna Pickard and Chrysant Gau, was born May 16, 1875 at Westphalia, Iowa, and died February 6, 1952 at the Greywood Home in Omaha, where he had made his home for the past 4 years, following an illness of 6 months, at the age of 76 years, 8 months and 21 days. He attended the country schools around Westphalia, Iowa. April 18, 1899 he was united in marriage to Anna Rosalie Leinen at St. Mary's church in Portsmouth, Iowa. To this union 6 children were born. His married life was spent at... Read More	LIFE STORY OF ARNOLD P. GAU, 76 Arnold P. Gau, son of Anna Pickard and Chrysant Gau, was born May 16, 1875 at Westphalia, Iowa, and died February 6, 1952 at the Greywood Home in Omaha, where he had made his home for the past 4 years, following an illness of 6 months, at the age of 76 years, 8 months and 21 days. He attended the country schools around Westphalia, Iowa. April 18, 1899 he was united in marriage to Anna Rosalie Leinen at St. Mary's church in Portsmouth, Iowa. To this union 6 children were born. His married life was spent at Portsmouth, Iowa where he was engaged in carpenter work. He was a member of the St. Mary's Catholic Church at Portsmouth all his life. He was interested in music and was the leader of the Portsmouth town band and also bugle blower for 30 years. He is survived by his 6 children, Arnold C. Gau, Jr., of Marty, South Dakota, Andrew M. Gau of Portsmouth, Iowa, Michael Edward Gau of Atlantic, Iowa, Mrs. Owen Bendon (Mary) of Portsmouth, Mrs. Charles Howe (Pauline) of Kansas City, Kansas and Mrs. Ray Barta (Rita) of Omaha, Nebraska; 6 brothers, Joe Gau of Portsmouth, Albert of Parkston, South Dakota, Fred of Omaha, Bill of South Dakota, Chris of Defiance and Cornelius of Omaha and 2 sisters, Mrs. Margaret Mumm of Geddes, South Dakota and Mrs. George Weihs (Anna) of Westphalia, Iowa. His wife preceded him in death December 30, 1946 at the age of 69 years. Funeral services were held Friday morning, February 8, 1952 at Our Lady of Fatima church at Portsmouth, Iowa with Rev. N. A. Gaul officiating at the Requiem High Mass. Music was by the choir. Pallbearers were Joseph Gau, Loren Weihs, Jerome Gau, Louis Leinen, Paul Leinen and Ernie Ohlinger. Interment was in St. Mary's cemetery, Portsmouth. From The Harlan Tribune (Harlan, Iowa) – Friday 29 Feb 1952

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Arnold Peter Gau's memorial is located at: Saint Mary's Cemetery, Portsmouth, Shelby County, USA.
When did Arnold Peter Gau death?
Arnold Peter Gau death on 6 Feb 1952 in Omaha, Douglas County, Nebraska, USA
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Latitude: 41.6519012
Longitude: -95.5233002

Family Members:

Parent

Chrysant Gau

(1849 - 1932)

Anna Mary Pickard Gau

(1855 - 1932)

Spouse

Anna Rose Leinen Gau

(1877 - 1946)

Siblings

Joseph Wilhelm Gau

(1873 - 1952)

Peter Gau

(1877 - 1947)

Margaret Apollonia Gau Mumm

(1881 - 1977)

Frederick William Gau

(1883 - 1963)

(1887 - 1889)

(1890 - 1977)

(1892 - 1975)

(1897 - 1968)

Children

Andrew Mathias “Dick” Gau

(1902 - 1991)

Mary R. Gau Bendon

(1905 - 1995)

Pauline M. Gau Howe

(1912 - 1996)

Rita Anne Gau Barta

(1916 - 2013)

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Coordinate: 41.6257000, -95.6794000

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Coordinate: 41.6976500, -95.6765000

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Coordinate: 41.6239014, -95.6999969

17. Cox Cemetery
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18. Champlin Cemetery
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Coordinate: 41.5121994, -95.5766983

19. Harlan Cemetery
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Coordinate: 41.6594505, -95.3281403

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Coordinate: 41.5097008, -95.5811005

21. Saint Joseph Cemetery
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