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Charles Harvey “Chuck” Siemsen

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Birth	:	27 Feb 1919 Audubon County, Iowa, USA
Death	:	30 Dec 2013 Ross, Audubon County, Iowa, USA
Burial	:	Maple Grove Cemetery, Audubon, Audubon County, USA
Coordinate	:	41.7289100, -94.9242700
Description	:	. . Kessler Funeral Home Audubon, IA Charles (Chuck) Harvey Siemsen February 27, 1919 - December 30, 2013 Visitation: The family will meet with friends Wednesday evening from 5:00 to 7:00 P.M. at the Kessler Funeral Home in Audubon. Service: Funeral services will be Thursday, January 2, 2014, at 10:30 A.M. at the Ross Calvary United Methodist Church in Ross, Iowa. Cemetery: There will be a private inurnment at a later date. Charles “Chuck” Harvey Siemsen, the son of John Edward and Ethel Delle (Farnham) Siemsen was born February 27, 1919, at his parent’s home in Cameron Township north of Audubon, Iowa and died December 30, 2013, at his home in... Read More	. . Kessler Funeral Home Audubon, IA Charles (Chuck) Harvey Siemsen February 27, 1919 - December 30, 2013 Visitation: The family will meet with friends Wednesday evening from 5:00 to 7:00 P.M. at the Kessler Funeral Home in Audubon. Service: Funeral services will be Thursday, January 2, 2014, at 10:30 A.M. at the Ross Calvary United Methodist Church in Ross, Iowa. Cemetery: There will be a private inurnment at a later date. Charles “Chuck” Harvey Siemsen, the son of John Edward and Ethel Delle (Farnham) Siemsen was born February 27, 1919, at his parent’s home in Cameron Township north of Audubon, Iowa and died December 30, 2013, at his home in Ross, Iowa at the age of 94 years, 10months, and 3 days. Chuck was baptized in the Methodist Church. He attended rural school at Cameron Township #9 and then helped on the family farm. On February 12, 1942, he was inducted into the United States Army. He took his basic training and mechanical training at Shepard Field in Wichita Falls, Texas. He was assigned to the 37th Air Squadron before being transferred to the 6th Air Force in Europe. He attained the rank of Staff Sergeant before being discharged on October 15, 1945. He returned to the farm. He was employed at the tire factory in Akron, Ohio for a short time, then returned to Audubon and was employed at Carlson Seed Company before returning to the farm. On March 16, 1947, he was united in marriage to Doris Myrlee Cox at the Grace Methodist Church in Des Moines, Iowa. They operated the John Siemsen home farm in Cameron Township, Audubon County, Iowa for 16 years, as well as the Leroy Township farm for 3 years and the Jesse Wenig farm in Cameron Township for 17 years. In March of 1983, they retired from farming, sold their equipment, and moved to their new home in Ross, Iowa. During retirement, Chuck spent many hours raising produce in his large garden. He kept busy taking his produce to the Farmer’s Market. Chuck was a member of the Ross Calvary United Methodist Church in Ross. He mowed the church and parsonage lawn for many years and was also the church janitor. He enjoyed woodworking and was an avid “corn husker” winning many state and national championships. He also enjoyed hunting. Chuck never knew a stranger. He was a “people” person and enjoyed many hours conversing with his many friends. Chuck was preceded in death by parents; his brother John Siemsen; his sisters and brothers-in-law: Bea Siemsen; Nellie and husband LaVerne Farley; Bessie and husband Laurence Nielsen, Doris and husband Bob Booten; his brother-in-law Melvin Betts, and his sister-in-law Betty and husband Jim Seibert. Survivors include his wife Doris (Dorlee) Siemsen of Ross, Iowa; his children: Nancy Poore of Ross; David and wife Diane Siemsen of Oakdale, California; Dorene and husband Terry Baier of Audubon, Iowa; his grandchildren: Rochelle Harmon of Jacksonville, Florida; Peter Siemsen, Sara Siemsen, and Jennie Siemsen all of Oakdale; Theresa Rustvold of Audubon; Neil and wife Nicole Baier of Davenport, Iowa; Cory Baier of Audubon; Alisa Hilton of Wilmington, North Carolina; his great grandchildren: Allison Rustvold, Kyle Rustvold, and Seth Rustvold all of Audubon; Camdyn Baier and Jace Charles Baier both of Davenport; Trevan Hansen, Haddley Baier, and Tristan Baier all of Audubon; Bryce Hutchison of Wilmington; his sisters: Dorothy and husband Bryan Betts of Audubon; Grace Betts of Omaha, Nebraska; nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. . .

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Charles Harvey “Chuck” Siemsen's memorial is located at: Maple Grove Cemetery, Audubon, Audubon County, USA.
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Charles Harvey “Chuck” Siemsen death on 30 Dec 2013 in Ross, Audubon County, Iowa, USA
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Latitude: 41.7289100
Longitude: -94.9242700

Family Members:

Parent

John Edward Siemsen

(1873 - 1965)

Ethel Delle Farnham Siemsen

(1883 - 1969)

Spouse

Doris Myrlee “Dorlee” Cox Siemsen

(1923 - 2014)

Siblings

Beatrice Siemsen

(1906 - 1928)

Nellie May Siemsen Farley

(1908 - 2007)

Dorothy May Siemsen Betts

(1924 - 2014)

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Nearby Cemetories:

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Coordinate: 41.7289100, -94.9242700

2. Arlington Heights Cemetery
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Coordinate: 41.7270000, -94.9240000

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6. Hamlin Lutheran Cemetery
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7. Ebenezer Cemetery
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Coordinate: 41.7175000, -95.0159000

8. Douglas Township Cemetery
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9. Melville Township Cemetery
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Coordinate: 41.7439003, -94.8013992

10. Cameron Cemetery
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Coordinate: 41.8236008, -94.9167023

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Coordinate: 41.8198130, -95.0154970

12. Adventist Cemetery
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Coordinate: 41.6164017, -94.9697037

13. Bethany Lutheran Cemetery
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Coordinate: 41.6524410, -95.0530670

14. Gray Cemetery
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Coordinate: 41.8414001, -94.9946976

15. Viola Center Cemetery
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Coordinate: 41.8236008, -94.8016968

16. Poplar Cemetery
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Coordinate: 41.6895000, -95.0942000

17. Saint John's Cemetery
Exira, Audubon County, USA
Coordinate: 41.5914670, -94.9547750

18. Exira Cemetery
Exira, Audubon County, USA
Coordinate: 41.5953636, -94.8654785

19. Merrills Grove Cemetery
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Coordinate: 41.7057991, -95.1128006

20. Holy Trinity Cemetery
Exira, Audubon County, USA
Coordinate: 41.5905991, -94.8641968

21. Immanuel Lutheran Cemetery
Kimballton, Audubon County, USA
Coordinate: 41.6306000, -95.0832977

22. Pleasant Hill Cemetery
North Branch, Guthrie County, USA
Coordinate: 41.6603012, -94.7236023

23. Oakfield Baptist Cemetery
Oakfield, Audubon County, USA
Coordinate: 41.5774994, -95.0168991

24. Michaelsen Cemetery
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Coordinate: 41.7124000, -95.1463500