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Charles Raymond Gearhart

Birth	:	23 Jun 1925 Shelby County, Iowa, USA
Death	:	16 Oct 2016 Harlan, Shelby County, Iowa, USA
Burial	:	Harlan Cemetery, Harlan, Shelby County, USA
Coordinate	:	41.6594505, -95.3281403
Description	:	. . Burmeister-Johannsen Funeral Home Harlan, IA Charles Raymond Gearhart June 23, 1925 ~ October 16, 2016 VISITATION DETAILS Thursday, October 20, 2016 2:00 – 8:00 PM Burmeister-Johannsen Funeral Home Harlan, IA The family will greet friends from 5:00 – 7:00 PM at the Funeral Home. SERVICE DETAILS Friday, October 21, 2016 11:00 AM Immanuel Lutheran Church Harlan, IA Burial will be in the Harlan Cemetery, Harlan, IA SURVIVORS 1 Son – Michael (Ruth) Gearhart of Kearney, NE 2 Daughters – Kathleen (Doug) Poehlman of Kansas City, MO Denise (Tim) Arkfeld of Cincinnati, OH 2 Sisters – Shirley McDermott of Atlantic, IA Myrna Poldberg of Harlan, IA 1 Brother – Stewart W. Gearhart of Reno, NV 9 Grandchildren 9 Great-grandchildren Other Relatives & Friends Charles... Read More	. . Burmeister-Johannsen Funeral Home Harlan, IA Charles Raymond Gearhart June 23, 1925 ~ October 16, 2016 VISITATION DETAILS Thursday, October 20, 2016 2:00 – 8:00 PM Burmeister-Johannsen Funeral Home Harlan, IA The family will greet friends from 5:00 – 7:00 PM at the Funeral Home. SERVICE DETAILS Friday, October 21, 2016 11:00 AM Immanuel Lutheran Church Harlan, IA Burial will be in the Harlan Cemetery, Harlan, IA SURVIVORS 1 Son – Michael (Ruth) Gearhart of Kearney, NE 2 Daughters – Kathleen (Doug) Poehlman of Kansas City, MO Denise (Tim) Arkfeld of Cincinnati, OH 2 Sisters – Shirley McDermott of Atlantic, IA Myrna Poldberg of Harlan, IA 1 Brother – Stewart W. Gearhart of Reno, NV 9 Grandchildren 9 Great-grandchildren Other Relatives & Friends Charles “Charlie” Raymond Gearhart, son of Ellis Raymond and Bonnie Blanche (Kemp) Gearhart, was born on June 23, 1925, in Harlan, Iowa. He was baptized and confirmed at Immanuel Lutheran Church, Kimballton, Iowa. Charles attended Center Township No. 4 country school and graduated from Harlan High School. Following graduation, Charles was very honored to serve in the United States Army from March 6, 1945 – November 28, 1946, and earned the rank of Corporal. He then served in the Army Reserves for six years as a Platoon Sergeant. On February 16, 1951, Charles married Esther Christensen at Immanuel Lutheran Church in Kimballton, Iowa. The couple celebrated 59 years of marriage. After farming for a short time, Charles drove the Standard Oil truck for 16 years. He then worked at Agriland FS until 2000. Charles loved kids and greatly enjoyed driving a school bus for 30 years. In 2010, following Esther’s death, Charles moved to Elm Crest Retirement Community’s Assisted Living. He was an active participant in Elm Crest’s activities and was a catalyst in getting a paid chaplain on staff there. Charles was a member of Immanuel Lutheran Church in Harlan, where he sang in the choir for 35 years and served on the Church Council. He was also a member of the Helmer-Reyelt American Legion Post #150 and the VFW Post #941. Charles loved music and had served as a Harlan Band Parents board member. He often played his accordion for church groups and his fellow Elm Crest residents. Family was very important to him, and get-togethers, Christmas, and birthdays were special. Charles liked to play cards with friends, and was a member of the Pinochle Card Club for 35 years. Charles was known for sending greeting cards for various occasions, especially Christmas. Charles R. Gearhart died on Sunday, October 16, 2016, at Myrtue Medical Center in Harlan, Iowa, having reached the age of 91 years, 3 months, and 23 days. Charles was preceded in death by his parents; his wife, Esther Gearhart, on September 11, 2010; one son, Wayne A. Gearhart; one grandson, Wayne J. Gearhart; three brothers; and one sister. He is survived by one son, Michael (Ruth) Gearhart of Kearney, Nebraska; two daughters, Kathleen (Doug) Poehlman of Kansas City, Missouri, and Denise (Tim) Arkfeld of Cincinnati, Ohio; two sisters, Shirley McDermott of Atlantic, Iowa, and Myrna Poldberg of Harlan, Iowa; one brother, Stewart W. Gearhart of Reno, Nevada; two sisters-in-law, Shirley Gearhart of Great Falls, Montana, and Loretta Christensen of Kimballton, Iowa; nine grandchildren; nine great-grandchildren; and other relatives and friends. The funeral service was held on Friday, October 21, 2016, at Immanuel Lutheran Church in Harlan, Iowa, with Pastor Phillip Nielsen officiating. Marge Ahrenholtz served as the organist, and Diane Kastens was the soloist. Casket bearers were Tim Ternus, Matt Moreno, Todd Arkfeld, Craig Arkfeld, Alan Poehlman, and Andrew Poehlman. Burial was in the Harlan Cemetery, Harlan, Iowa, with military rites provided by the Helmer-Reyelt American Legion Post #150 and the VFW Post #941. The Burmeister-Johannsen Funeral Home in Harlan, Iowa, was in charge of the arrangements. . .

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Where is Charles Raymond Gearhart's memorial?
Charles Raymond Gearhart's memorial is located at: Harlan Cemetery, Harlan, Shelby County, USA.
When did Charles Raymond Gearhart death?
Charles Raymond Gearhart death on 16 Oct 2016 in Harlan, Shelby County, Iowa, USA
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Latitude: 41.6594505
Longitude: -95.3281403

Family Members:

Parent

Ellis Raymond Gearhart

(1892 - 1987)

Bonnie Blanche Kemp Gearhart

(1892 - 1984)

Spouse

Esther Christensen Gearhart

(1931 - 2010)

Siblings

Hoyt Ellis Gearhart

(1918 - 1925)

Lynn Alan Gearhart

(1921 - 2008)

Children

Wayne Allen Gearhart

(1958 - 1975)

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