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Carlos Eugene Abraham

Birth	:	6 Jul 1932 Brantford Township, Hamlin County, South Dakota, USA
Death	:	12 Dec 2021 Lake Norden, Hamlin County, South Dakota, USA
Burial	:	Mount Hope Cemetery, Watertown, Codington County, USA
Coordinate	:	44.9164009, -97.0986023
Description	:	Carlos E. Abraham, 89, of Hazel, SD, went home to heaven on Sunday, December 12, 2021, at Avantara in Lake Norden, SD, surrounded by his wife and daughters. Visitation will be Wednesday evening from 5-8 PM at Crawford-Osthus Funeral Chapel in Watertown. Funeral services will be Thursday, December 16th at 10 AM at at St. Martin's Lutheran Church in Watertown, SD, followed by burial at Mount Hope Cemetery in Watertown. Rev Keith Petersen will officiate, with Karen Livingston as organist. Special pre-service music will be played by granddaughter, Emily Antonen. Military graveside honors will be conducted by the Codington... Read More	Carlos E. Abraham, 89, of Hazel, SD, went home to heaven on Sunday, December 12, 2021, at Avantara in Lake Norden, SD, surrounded by his wife and daughters. Visitation will be Wednesday evening from 5-8 PM at Crawford-Osthus Funeral Chapel in Watertown. Funeral services will be Thursday, December 16th at 10 AM at at St. Martin's Lutheran Church in Watertown, SD, followed by burial at Mount Hope Cemetery in Watertown. Rev Keith Petersen will officiate, with Karen Livingston as organist. Special pre-service music will be played by granddaughter, Emily Antonen. Military graveside honors will be conducted by the Codington County Post #17 of the American Legion, Watertown and the Military Funeral Honors Team of the SD Army National Guard. There will be congregational singing. The service will be live-streamed via St. Martin's Lutheran Church website and Crawford-Osthus Funeral Chapel Facebook page. Pallbearers will be: Tucker Frederick, Alan, David, and Kevin Ellingson, Kyle Bradshaw, Alex and Kirby Antonen, and Carson Allex, all grandsons. Honorary pallbearers will be: Jodi Baumberger, Krista Cronin, Rachel Sharbono, Allison Johnson, Emily and Abby Antonen, and Lauren and Shelby Allex, all granddaughters, and his 7 great-grandchildren. Memorials may be sent to St. Paul's Lutheran Church in Henry, Great Plains Lutheran High School in Watertown, Clear Lake Radio Ministry in Clear Lake, or the organization of your choice. Carlos Eugene Abraham was born July 6, 1932, at the family farm home north of Hazel, SD, to Herman, Jr. and Agnes (Penk) Abraham. He was baptized August 21, 1932, at Emmanuel Lutheran Church at Grover, SD, and confirmed on November 14, 1948, at St. Paul's Lutheran Church in Henry, SD, where he was a lifelong member. He attended country school near his home, and graduated from Hazel High School in 1950. Following graduation, he farmed with his father until joining the army on March 17, 1952. Following basic training, he served 10 months in Korea as a telephone operator. He was discharged on March 17, 1954, and returned home to Hazel to the farm. He lived there his entire life. On September 25, 1955, he married Anita Janice Boehnke of Henry, SD, at St. Paul's Lutheran Church in Henry. The family story goes that they met by the church Christmas tree. This marriage was blessed with 5 daughters. When asked about living with all of those women, Carlos would tell everyone how blessed he was. Carlos was very active in the church and the community. He held many offices at St. Paul's, sang in the choir, and taught Sunday school. He served as Chairman of the Hazel and Hamlin School Boards, and the Hamlin County Farmers Coop. He was a member of the CCH Tri County Pork Producers, was a 4-H leader, and served on the Brantford Township Board. His hobbies were hunting, fishing and trapping. He enjoyed traveling with his family, especially to the Black Hills, Yellowstone, Alaska, California, Florida and Canada. He liked to hand out Tootsie Rolls and root beer barrels to little children. He was a very supportive grandfather, who enjoyed traveling with Anita to lots of ballgames, track meets, concerts, and ballet recitals. They didn't miss many. He is survived by his bride of 66 years, Anita, of Hazel. His 5 daughters: Cindy (Randy) Frederick, of Hayti, Pam (Mike) Ellingson, of Marshall, MN, Natalie (Jeff) Bradshaw, of Watertown, Sherry (Rusty) Antonen, of Lake Norden and Carnie (Gene) Allex, of Danube, MN. Sixteen grandchildren: Jodi Baumberger, Krista (Scott) Cronin, Tucker (Lindsay) Frederick, Alan Ellingson, David (Alee) Ellingson, Kevin Ellingson, Rachel (Riley) Sharbono, Allison (Gerad) Johnson, Kyle Bradshaw, Alex, Emily, Abby and Kirby Antonen and Lauren, Carson, and Shelby Allex. Seven great-grandchildren: Pierce and Faith Baumberger, Tanner and Brianna Cronin, Will and Cullen Frederick, and Gibson Johnson, with more on the way. He is also survived by his siblings: Juanita (Gordon) Burke, of Watertown, Betty (Chuck) Sour, of Hazel, and Larry (Ollie) Abraham, of Hazel, and brother-in-law, Bob Boehnke, of Watertown. He was preceded in death by his parents, and a great-granddaughter, Hope Ellingson. Arrangements by Crawford-Osthus Funeral Chapel www.crawfordosthus.com Watertown, Hayti, De Smet, Bryant - Crawford-Osthus Funeral Chapel

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Where is Carlos Eugene Abraham's memorial?
Carlos Eugene Abraham's memorial is located at: Mount Hope Cemetery, Watertown, Codington County, USA.
When did Carlos Eugene Abraham death?
Carlos Eugene Abraham death on 12 Dec 2021 in Lake Norden, Hamlin County, South Dakota, USA
Where are the coordinates of the Carlos Eugene Abraham's memorial?
Latitude: 44.9164009
Longitude: -97.0986023

Family Members:

Parent

Herman Frank Abraham Jr.

(1907 - 1997)

Agnes Gustina Martha Penk Abraham

(1911 - 1989)

Spouse

Anita Janice Boehnke Abraham

(1936 - unknow)

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Nearby Cemetories:

1. Mount Hope Cemetery
Watertown, Codington County, USA
Coordinate: 44.9164009, -97.0986023

2. Saint Marys Cemetery
Watertown, Codington County, USA
Coordinate: 44.8908005, -97.0836029

3. Mother of God Monastery Cemetery
Watertown, Codington County, USA
Coordinate: 44.8678000, -97.1181000

4. Schneiders Grove Cemetery
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Coordinate: 44.8786968, -96.9435766

5. Spooner Children Graves
Kranzburg Township, Codington County, USA
Coordinate: 44.8786968, -96.9435766

6. Saint Josephs Cemetery
Waverly, Codington County, USA
Coordinate: 44.9963989, -96.9697037

7. Saint Johns Evangelical Lutheran Cemetery
Rauville, Codington County, USA
Coordinate: 45.0432053, -97.0844650

8. Holy Rosary Cemetery
Kranzburg, Codington County, USA
Coordinate: 44.8946991, -96.9182968

9. Kampeska Cemetery
Codington County, USA
Coordinate: 44.8703003, -97.2778015

10. Saint Peter's Catholic Cemetery
Grover, Codington County, USA
Coordinate: 44.8118500, -97.2690600

11. Emmanuel Lutheran Cemetery
Hamlin County, USA
Coordinate: 44.8039017, -97.2671967

12. Esterly Cemetery
Florence, Codington County, USA
Coordinate: 45.0564003, -97.2281036

13. Oxford Cemetery
Thomas, Hamlin County, USA
Coordinate: 44.7607900, -97.2134400

14. Saint Lukes Lutheran Cemetery
Codington County, USA
Coordinate: 45.0926094, -97.0336533

15. Goodwin Cemetery
Goodwin, Deuel County, USA
Coordinate: 44.8792000, -96.8242035

16. Castlewood Cemetery
Castlewood, Hamlin County, USA
Coordinate: 44.7183200, -97.0264800

17. Bemis Cemetery
Deuel County, USA
Coordinate: 44.8333015, -96.8343964

18. Saint Johns Catholic Cemetery
Castlewood, Hamlin County, USA
Coordinate: 44.7176575, -97.0239113

19. Klix Cemetery
Codington County, USA
Coordinate: 45.1250000, -97.0465500

20. Christian Reformed Cemetery
Bemis, Deuel County, USA
Coordinate: 44.7757000, -96.8751000

21. Troy Cemetery
Grant County, USA
Coordinate: 45.0513992, -96.8613968

22. Evergreen Presbyterian Cemetery
Deuel County, USA
Coordinate: 44.7747002, -96.8657990

23. Larson Cemetery
Deuel County, USA
Coordinate: 44.9347000, -96.7893982

24. Lakeview Cemetery
South Shore, Codington County, USA
Coordinate: 45.1065950, -96.9335260