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Carl “Curly” Archibald

Birth	:	26 Sep 1916 Selma, Van Buren County, Iowa, USA
Death	:	12 Mar 2008 Iowa City, Johnson County, Iowa, USA
Burial	:	Fellows Cemetery, Keosauqua, Van Buren County, USA
Coordinate	:	40.7257996, -91.9496994
Description	:	Carl "Curly" Archibald, 91, of Keosauqua, died at 9:16 a.m. Wednesday, March 12, 2008, at University Hospital, Iowa City. He was born Sept. 26, 1916 at Selma to Ray C. and Ethel Henderson Archibald. He married Anna Marie Butts June 23, 1940 in the Presbyterian Church, Ottumwa. Curly attended grade school in Floris, graduated from Bloomfield High School in 1935, taught school for two years, worked at Miller's Market and Grocery in Ottumwa 1938-42 and was drafted into the U.S. Army in September 1942. He served in the Field Artillery in France, Belgium, Luxembourg, Austria and Germany and was involved in... Read More	Carl "Curly" Archibald, 91, of Keosauqua, died at 9:16 a.m. Wednesday, March 12, 2008, at University Hospital, Iowa City. He was born Sept. 26, 1916 at Selma to Ray C. and Ethel Henderson Archibald. He married Anna Marie Butts June 23, 1940 in the Presbyterian Church, Ottumwa. Curly attended grade school in Floris, graduated from Bloomfield High School in 1935, taught school for two years, worked at Miller's Market and Grocery in Ottumwa 1938-42 and was drafted into the U.S. Army in September 1942. He served in the Field Artillery in France, Belgium, Luxembourg, Austria and Germany and was involved in the Battle of the Bulge and Battles of Central Europe and Rhine River. He and his brother, Walter bought Tucker's Grocery in Keosauqua April 23, 1946. They built the new store in November 1956. Walt retired and Curly's son, Michael bought his uncle's share in 1979 and continues to operate Archie's Market in Keosauqua. Curly was a member of Keosauqua United Methodist Church, Beer-Barker Post No. 113, American Legion, Keosauqua and Riverview Club. He was a member of Fairfield Elks Lodge and was a former member of Keosauqua Rotary Club and Keosauqua Commercial Club. He was an avid golfer and sports fan. Surviving are two sons, Michael L. Archibald and wife, Betty of Keosauqua and Douglas R. Archibald and wife, Delilah of Bloomington, Minn.; a grandson, Matthew Archibald of Keosauqua; a granddaughter, Michelle Kopp and husband, Greg of Des Moines; sister-in-law, Marguerite Archibald of Keosauqua; other relatives and friends. In addition to his wife he was preceded in death by his parents; and three brothers, Ronald, Paul and Walter Archibald. Funeral services will be at 1:30 p.m. Monday, March 17, 2008, in Keosauqua United Methodist Church, Rev. Bryon Wixom and Rev. ellis andrews officiating. Burial with military rites by Beer-Barker Post will be in Fellows Cemetery, Keosauqua.

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Carl “Curly” Archibald's memorial is located at: Fellows Cemetery, Keosauqua, Van Buren County, USA.
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Carl “Curly” Archibald death on 12 Mar 2008 in Iowa City, Johnson County, Iowa, USA
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Latitude: 40.7257996
Longitude: -91.9496994

Family Members:

Parent

Ray C. Archibald

(1887 - 1957)

Ethel Henderson Archibald

(1887 - 1980)

Siblings

Ronald L. Archibald

(1911 - 1926)

Walter Leroy Archibald

(1914 - 1993)

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Nearby Cemetories:

1. Fellows Cemetery
Keosauqua, Van Buren County, USA
Coordinate: 40.7257996, -91.9496994

2. Oak Lawn Cemetery
Keosauqua, Van Buren County, USA
Coordinate: 40.7397003, -91.9599991

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4. Lippincott McCrary Cemetery
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Coordinate: 40.7333300, -91.9166700

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Coordinate: 40.7113991, -91.9119034

7. White Cemetery
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Coordinate: 40.6878700, -91.9584200

8. Anson Cemetery
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Coordinate: 40.7592500, -91.9171500

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Coordinate: 40.7666940, -91.9376718

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Coordinate: 40.7490000, -91.9960000

11. Boston Cemetery
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Coordinate: 40.7028008, -92.0018997

12. Rider Cemetery
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Coordinate: 40.7666930, -91.9779510

13. Center Chapel Cemetery
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Coordinate: 40.6891360, -91.9117420

14. Forbes Cemetery
Keosauqua, Van Buren County, USA
Coordinate: 40.7730000, -91.9395000

15. Prall Cemetery
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Coordinate: 40.6817017, -91.9822006

16. Columbus Cemetery
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Coordinate: 40.7416700, -91.8833300

17. Seaman Cemetery
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Coordinate: 40.6715000, -91.9449800

18. Railroad Cemetery
Keosauqua, Van Buren County, USA
Coordinate: 40.7680840, -91.9043370

19. Bethel Cemetery
Keosauqua, Van Buren County, USA
Coordinate: 40.7182999, -92.0246964

20. Cook Cemetery
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Coordinate: 40.7839000, -91.9778000

21. Vernon Cemetery
Vernon, Van Buren County, USA
Coordinate: 40.7235000, -91.8600000

22. Robb Cemetery
Van Buren County, USA
Coordinate: 40.6972008, -91.8681030

23. Gilbert Cemetery
Kilbourn, Van Buren County, USA
Coordinate: 40.7916926, -91.9779510

24. Wilson Family Cemetery
Van Buren County, USA
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