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Clarence Walter “Buddy” Onken

Birth	:	1 Sep 1929 Francesville, Pulaski County, Indiana, USA
Death	:	30 Jan 2019 Lafayette, Tippecanoe County, Indiana, USA
Burial	:	Buffalo Cemetery, Buffalo, White County, USA
Coordinate	:	40.8824768, -86.7472458
Description	:	Clarence “Buddy” W. Onken, 89, of Monon, passed away at 12:15 p.m. Wednesday, January 30, 2019 at Franciscan Health of Lafayette. He was born September 1, 1929 in Francesville, Indiana to the late Herman and Melinda (Koebcke) Onken. Buddy played basketball in school and was a 1947 graduate of Francesville High School. After high school Buddy enlisted in the United States Army and was honorably discharged in 1948. His marriage of 40 years was to Dorothy Louise Quasebarth on October 1, 1950 at the Monon First Baptist Church; she preceded him in death on April 10, 1990.... Read More	Clarence “Buddy” W. Onken, 89, of Monon, passed away at 12:15 p.m. Wednesday, January 30, 2019 at Franciscan Health of Lafayette. He was born September 1, 1929 in Francesville, Indiana to the late Herman and Melinda (Koebcke) Onken. Buddy played basketball in school and was a 1947 graduate of Francesville High School. After high school Buddy enlisted in the United States Army and was honorably discharged in 1948. His marriage of 40 years was to Dorothy Louise Quasebarth on October 1, 1950 at the Monon First Baptist Church; she preceded him in death on April 10, 1990. He later married Phyllis Elmore-Scroggins on March 12, 1993 in Knox, Indiana; she survives. Mr. Onken was a member of the Monon First Baptist Church. Buddy was a Master Carpenter by trade. He also worked for Monon Trailer as a supervisor for 25 years. A man of few words, Buddy was kind, honorable, and gentle. He will be greatly missed by all of his family and friends. Surviving with his wife Phyllis are his sons, Greg Onken (Anita Williams) of Buffalo, Ron Onken (Teresa) of South Bend and Brad Onken (Hilary) of Boston, MA; a daughter-in-law, Toni Onken of Monon, and his siblings, Nelda Garrett (Ron) of Winamac, Bob Vollmer (Helen) of Francesville, Ruth Ann Vollmer of Georgia and Fred Vollmer (Dee) of Tennessee. Buddy loved spending time with his family, especially his 19 grandchildren and many great-grandchildren. Preceding him in death with his parents and first wife is his son, Dennis Onken and his siblings, Leon Onken, Norma Vollmer, Richard Vollmer and Frances “Tootie” Vollmer. Buffalo Cemetery.

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Clarence Walter “Buddy” Onken's memorial is located at: Buffalo Cemetery, Buffalo, White County, USA.
When did Clarence Walter “Buddy” Onken death?
Clarence Walter “Buddy” Onken death on 30 Jan 2019 in Lafayette, Tippecanoe County, Indiana, USA
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Latitude: 40.8824768
Longitude: -86.7472458

Family Members:

Parent

Herman George Onken

(1899 - 1931)

Malinda Louise Koebcke Vollmer

(1904 - 1965)

Spouse

Dorothy Louise Quasebarth Onken

(1932 - 1990)

Siblings

Leon Eldon Onken

(1926 - 2014)

Nelda Marie Onken Garrett

(1928 - 2019)

Children

Dennis Lee Onken

(1953 - 2006)

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Nearby Cemetories:

1. Buffalo Cemetery
Buffalo, White County, USA
Coordinate: 40.8824768, -86.7472458

2. Clark Cemetery
Buffalo, White County, USA
Coordinate: 40.9056015, -86.7155991

3. Hughes Cemetery
Buffalo, White County, USA
Coordinate: 40.8396645, -86.7572632

4. Bedford Cemetery
Monon, White County, USA
Coordinate: 40.8477910, -86.8112610

5. Monon Chapel Cemetery
Monon, White County, USA
Coordinate: 40.8735542, -86.8252182

6. Hoover Cemetery
Pulaski County, USA
Coordinate: 40.9356003, -86.6885986

7. Indian Creek Cemetery
Winamac, Pulaski County, USA
Coordinate: 40.9213982, -86.6663971

8. Tippecanoe Cemetery
Pulaski County, USA
Coordinate: 40.9491005, -86.7045212

9. Bell Center Cemetery
Bell Center, White County, USA
Coordinate: 40.8689003, -86.6474991

10. Warden Cemetery
White County, USA
Coordinate: 40.8031006, -86.7249985

11. Pauls Chapel Cemetery
Winamac, Pulaski County, USA
Coordinate: 40.9624100, -86.7192841

12. Wilson Cemetery
Monon, White County, USA
Coordinate: 40.8587670, -86.8596700

13. Saint Josephs Cemetery South
Pulaski, Pulaski County, USA
Coordinate: 40.9485500, -86.6622000

14. Old Shafer Cemetery
Monticello, White County, USA
Coordinate: 40.7871437, -86.7257156

15. Cowger Cemetery
Norway, White County, USA
Coordinate: 40.7818820, -86.7542540

16. Norway Farms Cemetery
Norway, White County, USA
Coordinate: 40.7819633, -86.7653656

17. Saint James Salem Cemetery
Francesville, Pulaski County, USA
Coordinate: 40.9718933, -86.8126221

18. Mount Pleasant Cemetery
Headlee, White County, USA
Coordinate: 40.8904419, -86.6108170

19. Pike Creek Church of the Brethren Cemetery
Monticello, White County, USA
Coordinate: 40.7784271, -86.7348404

20. Monon Cemetery
Monon, White County, USA
Coordinate: 40.8669210, -86.8873450

21. Helfrick Cemetery
Monon, White County, USA
Coordinate: 40.8672523, -86.8878784

22. Pulaski Presbyterian Cemetery
Pulaski, Pulaski County, USA
Coordinate: 40.9703560, -86.6609955

23. Saint Josephs Cemetery West
Pulaski, Pulaski County, USA
Coordinate: 40.9779140, -86.6733210

24. Leazenby Cemetery
Idaville, White County, USA
Coordinate: 40.7938995, -86.6427994