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Charles A. Utesch

Birth	:	16 Nov 1903 Brunsville, Plymouth County, Iowa, USA
Death	:	26 Nov 1930 Le Mars, Plymouth County, Iowa, USA
Burial	:	Saint Paul Lutheran Cemetery, Adaville, Plymouth County, USA
Coordinate	:	42.7484000, -96.3315000
Description	:	Charles married Viola Marie Utesch on December 31, 1922 in Madison, South Dakota. Charles and Viola are the parents of three children: Lowell Eugene b. September 7, 1923 d. January 14, 1996 Merlin G. b. October 8, 1925 d. July 26, 1992 Charlene Lorraine b. November 16, 1930 d. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ LE MARS WEEKLY SENTINEL, LE MARS, PLYMOUTH, IOWA, USA TUESDAY, DECEMBER 2,1930 FATALLY HURT IN COLLISION Charles Utesch, Well Known Farmer, Meets Death At Railroad Crossing WAS RETURNING HOME Leaves a Young Wife and Three Little Children Charles Utesch, aged 27, well known and popular young farmer of Washington township, was fatally injured Wednesday afternoon when the automobile he was driving... Read More	Charles married Viola Marie Utesch on December 31, 1922 in Madison, South Dakota. Charles and Viola are the parents of three children: Lowell Eugene b. September 7, 1923 d. January 14, 1996 Merlin G. b. October 8, 1925 d. July 26, 1992 Charlene Lorraine b. November 16, 1930 d. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ LE MARS WEEKLY SENTINEL, LE MARS, PLYMOUTH, IOWA, USA TUESDAY, DECEMBER 2,1930 FATALLY HURT IN COLLISION Charles Utesch, Well Known Farmer, Meets Death At Railroad Crossing WAS RETURNING HOME Leaves a Young Wife and Three Little Children Charles Utesch, aged 27, well known and popular young farmer of Washington township, was fatally injured Wednesday afternoon when the automobile he was driving was struck by a Chicago and Northwestern passenger train at the crossing two miles south of Brunsville. The accident occurred between four and five o'clock as Mr. Utesch was returning from a shopping trip to Brunsville to his home. Utesch's car was struck broadside by the train and was dragged the length of seven or eight cars before the the train was stopped. The car was demolished. The victim whose body was mangled,was extricated from the wreckage and taken to Merrill by the crew of the train. A physician at Merrill ordered that Utesch be taken to a hospital in Le Mars. He died after his arrival at the hospital there. Injuries suffered by Utesch were numerous. The causes of death were a fractured skull and internal injuries. The crew of the train consisted of W. Flowers, of Huron, S. D., engineer; W. P. Keairns, of Sioux City, fireman, and O. M. Pangborn, of Sioux City, conductor. Relatives said Mr. Utesch had gone to Brunsvllle to do some shopping for Thanksgiving and was hurrying to meet his little boys at the School house and take them home. Charles Utesch had lived here all life being born and reared in this vicinity. He was a son of Mr. and Mrs. Paul Utesch, of Washington township and was born November 16, 1903. He was united in marriage with Viola Utesch December 31, 1922. With his wife he leaves two boys aged seven and five and a baby girl ten days old to mourn his death. He also leaves his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Paul Utesch, three sisters and two brothers who are Mrs. Mamie Jans, Mrs. Leo Halweg, Mrs. George Halweg, Theodore and Ed Utesch. The funeral was held at St. Paul's Lutheran church in Johnson township Sunday afternoon, Rev. Theodore Meyer officiating and was one of the most largely attended funerals ever held in the township. It is estimated a thousand people were present. At the service Rev. Meyer preached an impressive sermon. Miss Meyer sang two beautiful solos, "Pace to Face" and "There is No Night" ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~

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Where is Charles A. Utesch's memorial?
Charles A. Utesch's memorial is located at: Saint Paul Lutheran Cemetery, Adaville, Plymouth County, USA.
When did Charles A. Utesch death?
Charles A. Utesch death on 26 Nov 1930 in Le Mars, Plymouth County, Iowa, USA
Where are the coordinates of the Charles A. Utesch's memorial?
Latitude: 42.7484000
Longitude: -96.3315000

Family Members:

Parent

Paul Richard Utesch

(1875 - 1963)

Louise Bertha Jans Utesch

(1876 - 1950)

Spouse

Viola Maria Utesch Utesch Woll

(1903 - 1952)

Siblings

Wilhelmina Louisa “Minnie” Utesch Buhman Jahn

(1898 - 1979)

Myrtle Matilda Halweg Doering

(1901 - 1991)

William G. “Tud” Utesch

(1905 - 1987)

Edward Paul “Ed” Utesch

(1907 - 1979)

Children

Merlin G. Utesch

(1925 - 1992)

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Nearby Cemetories:

1. Saint Paul Lutheran Cemetery
Adaville, Plymouth County, USA
Coordinate: 42.7484000, -96.3315000

2. Saint Joseph Cemetery
Johnson Township, Plymouth County, USA
Coordinate: 42.7416992, -96.3707962

3. Pleasant Valley Cemetery
Adaville, Plymouth County, USA
Coordinate: 42.7494011, -96.4005966

4. Hillside Cemetery
Merrill, Plymouth County, USA
Coordinate: 42.7291985, -96.2544022

5. Assumption Catholic Cemetery
Merrill, Plymouth County, USA
Coordinate: 42.7214480, -96.2583450

6. Saint Peter Cemetery
Brunsville, Plymouth County, USA
Coordinate: 42.8081017, -96.2767029

7. Plymouth Presbyterian Cemetery
Brunsville, Plymouth County, USA
Coordinate: 42.8208760, -96.3318410

8. Saint Johns Lutheran Church Cemetery
Ruble, Plymouth County, USA
Coordinate: 42.8372000, -96.3799000

9. Liberty Perry Cemetery
Hinton, Plymouth County, USA
Coordinate: 42.6557999, -96.3893967

10. Christ Lutheran Church Cemetery
Le Mars, Plymouth County, USA
Coordinate: 42.8514600, -96.2902600

11. Floyd Valley Cemetery
Hinton, Plymouth County, USA
Coordinate: 42.6556015, -96.2514038

12. Stanton Cemetery
Plymouth County, USA
Coordinate: 42.6786003, -96.1900024

13. Memorial Cemetery
Le Mars, Plymouth County, USA
Coordinate: 42.7875000, -96.1504920

14. Calvary Cemetery
Le Mars, Plymouth County, USA
Coordinate: 42.7939000, -96.1527100

15. Saint Johns Cemetery
Craig, Plymouth County, USA
Coordinate: 42.8939018, -96.3225021

16. Hungerford Township Cemetery
Hinton, Plymouth County, USA
Coordinate: 42.6124992, -96.2533035

17. Resthaven Cemetery
Le Mars, Plymouth County, USA
Coordinate: 42.8375015, -96.1686020

18. Trinity Lutheran Church Cemetery
Hinton, Plymouth County, USA
Coordinate: 42.6330950, -96.1937720

19. Mathwig Wetrovsky Cemetery
Le Mars, Plymouth County, USA
Coordinate: 42.6338000, -96.1723000

20. Union Hill German Baptist Cemetery
Sioux County, USA
Coordinate: 42.9169006, -96.3324966

21. Saint Patricks Cemetery
Akron, Plymouth County, USA
Coordinate: 42.8232300, -96.5374800

22. Hancock Township Cemetery
Millnerville, Plymouth County, USA
Coordinate: 42.6124970, -96.4813510

23. Saint Joseph Cemetery
Struble, Plymouth County, USA
Coordinate: 42.8953018, -96.2005997

24. Riverside Cemetery
Akron, Plymouth County, USA
Coordinate: 42.8367004, -96.5453033