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Benjamin Peter “Bud” Obrecht

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Birth	:	18 Jun 1927 Iowa, USA
Death	:	24 Mar 2012 Iowa, USA
Burial	:	Morgan Cemetery, Schleswig, Crawford County, USA
Coordinate	:	42.1394005, -95.4403000
Description	:	Benjamin Peter Obrecht "Bud," the son of Benjamin John and Edna Cecelia Swanson Obrecht, passed away Saturday, March 24, 2012, at Crawford County Memorial Hospital in Denison, Iowa, at the age of 84. Bud was born June 18, 1927, in Kiron, Iowa. He was baptized in Christ on March 23, 1950, and later confirmed at Friedens Evangelical Church. He later became a member of United Church of Christ in Schleswig. He received his education in Kiron and graduated from Kiron High School with the class of 1943. After high school, Bud attended Morningside College. He entered the U.S. Army on September... Read More	Benjamin Peter Obrecht "Bud," the son of Benjamin John and Edna Cecelia Swanson Obrecht, passed away Saturday, March 24, 2012, at Crawford County Memorial Hospital in Denison, Iowa, at the age of 84. Bud was born June 18, 1927, in Kiron, Iowa. He was baptized in Christ on March 23, 1950, and later confirmed at Friedens Evangelical Church. He later became a member of United Church of Christ in Schleswig. He received his education in Kiron and graduated from Kiron High School with the class of 1943. After high school, Bud attended Morningside College. He entered the U.S. Army on September 21, 1945, and was honorably discharged on July 31, 1947. On September 23, 1948, Bud was united in marriage to the love of his life, "Junie" at Friedens Evangelical and Reformed Church in Schleswig. The couple was blessed with five children and farmed until 1963, when they moved to the town of Schleswig. Bud worked for Brady Trucking and Back Trucking as a dispatcher. He served on the Schleswig School Board and was instrumental in helping Schleswig Sausage get started. Later he worked for Dalton Auto and Coleman Motors as a car salesman until retiring. Bud loved his family. His grandchildren and great-grandchildren were his pride and joy. He enjoyed fishing trips to South Dakota, Canada, and especially going to Becker's Resort at Lake Benton, Minnesota. He liked to watch baseball, golf, and play two-handed Pinochle. Bud was preceded in death by his parents; his wife, LaJune; son Keith; one daughter, Gloria; his grandson, Benjamin; and his brother, Gayle. Survivors include three daughters: Linda and her husband, Howard; Brenda and her husband, Scott; Marla and her husband, Alan; one daughter-in-law, Sandra; thirteen grandchildren; fifteen great-grandchildren; three sisters-in-law: Millie; Elvera; and Ardene; many other relatives and friends. Funeral services were held at 10:30 A.M., Thursday, March 29, 2012, at the United Church of Christ in Schleswig, Iowa. Rev. Chris Burtnett officiated the service and graveside rites held at Morgan Cemetery in Schleswig. Organist Wendy Bumann provided accompaniment for congregational hymns, "On Eagles' Wings," "Here I Am Lord," and "How Great Thou Art." Serving as Pallbearers were Benge Obrecht (In Memorium), Matthew Henningsen, Jerrod Henningsen, Gregory Ernst, Chris Obrecht, Tony Obrecht, Kyle Obrecht, and Tyson Teut. Military Honors were given by American Legion Post 8 of Denison, Iowa. The family invited everyone to return to the church for fellowship and lunch provided by Staley's and the Women's Guild. The Huebner Funeral Home in Schleswig was in charge of arrangements.

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Benjamin Peter “Bud” Obrecht death on 24 Mar 2012 in Iowa, USA
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Latitude: 42.1394005
Longitude: -95.4403000

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LaJune Anna Viola Wiedemann Obrecht

(1927 - 2006)

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Marla Obrecht Teut

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15. Saint John Lutheran Church Cemetery
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Coordinate: 42.1780000, -95.2650000

16. Saint Rose of Lima Cemetery
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