Birth : 19 Sep 1919 Fox Township, Black Hawk County, Iowa, USA
Death : 22 May 2020 Waterloo, Black Hawk County, Iowa, USA
Burial : Saint Mary's Cemetery, Gilbertville, Black Hawk County, USA
Coordinate : 42.4188300, -92.2181200
Inscription : Married Nov. 19, 1946

Parents of Leland, Dean, Jody, Roy, Jane, Susan, Jerry, Debra & John
Description : Bernard “Ben” Nicholas Schmitz, 100, of Gilbertville, died Friday, May 22, at Mercy One Waterloo of natural causes.

He was born September 19, 1919, in Fox Township on the family farm in Black Hawk County, the son of Michael and Anna Kettman Schmitz.

He married Blanche Schares on November 19, 1946, in Gilbertville and she preceded him in death on November 27, 1995.

Ben served in the United States Army during World War II

and farmed in the area until his retirement.

He was a founding member and past commander... Read More

frequently asked questions (FAQ):

  • Where is Bernard Nicholas “Ben” Schmitz's memorial?

    Bernard Nicholas “Ben” Schmitz's memorial is located at: Saint Mary's Cemetery, Gilbertville, Black Hawk County, USA.

  • When did Bernard Nicholas “Ben” Schmitz death?

    Bernard Nicholas “Ben” Schmitz death on 22 May 2020 in Waterloo, Black Hawk County, Iowa, USA

  • Where are the coordinates of the Bernard Nicholas “Ben” Schmitz's memorial?

    Latitude: 42.4188300
    Longitude: -92.2181200

Family Members:

Parent

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Michael Schmitz

(1885 - 1948)

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Anna M. Kettman Schmitz

(1884 - 1968)

Spouse

Siblings

Children

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Roy William Schmitz

(1953 - 1997)

Flowers:

Nearby Cemetories:

1. Saint Mary's Cemetery
Gilbertville, Black Hawk County, USA
Coordinate: 42.4188300, -92.2181200

2. Sancta Maria Cemetery
Gilbertville, Black Hawk County, USA
Coordinate: 42.4132560, -92.2060940

3. Poyner Cemetery
Gilbertville, Black Hawk County, USA
Coordinate: 42.4435900, -92.2298800

4. Washburn Cemetery
Washburn, Black Hawk County, USA
Coordinate: 42.4139200, -92.2711700

5. Saint Josephs Cemetery
Raymond, Black Hawk County, USA
Coordinate: 42.4684150, -92.2136660

6. Black Hawk County Cemetery
Evansdale, Black Hawk County, USA
Coordinate: 42.4430200, -92.2931700

7. Anton Cemetery
La Porte City, Black Hawk County, USA
Coordinate: 42.3418999, -92.2399979

8. Muslim Cemetery
Waterloo, Black Hawk County, USA
Coordinate: 42.4838990, -92.2826380

9. Hillcrest Cemetery
Waterloo, Black Hawk County, USA
Coordinate: 42.4839270, -92.2826670

10. Sons of Jacob Cemetery
Waterloo, Black Hawk County, USA
Coordinate: 42.4839900, -92.2838040

11. Sawyer Cemetery
La Porte City, Black Hawk County, USA
Coordinate: 42.3381004, -92.1519012

12. Zion Lutheran Jubilee Cemetery
Jubilee, Black Hawk County, USA
Coordinate: 42.3843050, -92.0837440

13. Orange Township Cemetery
Waterloo, Black Hawk County, USA
Coordinate: 42.4241982, -92.3657990

14. Saint Marys of Mount Carmel Cemetery
Waterloo, Black Hawk County, USA
Coordinate: 42.3418000, -92.3280000

15. Westview Cemetery
La Porte City, Black Hawk County, USA
Coordinate: 42.3107986, -92.1699982

16. Mount Zion Cemetery
Black Hawk County, USA
Coordinate: 42.5299988, -92.2589035

17. Waterloo Cemetery
Waterloo, Black Hawk County, USA
Coordinate: 42.4742012, -92.3582993

18. Spring Creek Chapel Cemetery
La Porte City, Black Hawk County, USA
Coordinate: 42.3616982, -92.0783005

19. Saint Francis Catholic Cemetery
Dunkerton, Black Hawk County, USA
Coordinate: 42.5410461, -92.1832886

20. Shady Grove Cemetery
Jesup, Buchanan County, USA
Coordinate: 42.3805453, -92.0557342

21. Eagle Township Cemetery
Black Hawk County, USA
Coordinate: 42.3410988, -92.3525009

22. Elmwood Cemetery
Waterloo, Black Hawk County, USA
Coordinate: 42.4916992, -92.3578033

23. New Barclay Cemetery
Black Hawk County, USA
Coordinate: 42.5113983, -92.0982971

24. Waterloo Memorial Park Cemetery
Waterloo, Black Hawk County, USA
Coordinate: 42.4716988, -92.3833008