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Clifford L Kroshus

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Birth	:	17 Jan 1921 Spring Grove, Houston County, Minnesota, USA
Death	:	24 Feb 2010 Sparta, Monroe County, Wisconsin, USA
Burial	:	Big Canoe Lutheran Cemetery, Decorah, Winneshiek County, USA
Coordinate	:	43.4221992, -91.6686020
Inscription	:	AM2 US NAVY WORLD WAR II
Description	:	Clifford L. Kroshus, age 89, of Sparta, passed away on February 24, 2010 at the Morrow Memorial Home in Sparta. Clifford was born in Spring Grove, MN on January 17, 1921, the son of Albert and Genevieve (Anderson) Kroshus. Clifford graduated from Decorah High School in 1940 and soon moved to California. Clifford went to work at Lockheed Aircraft. He joined the Navy while living in California and married the love of his life, Ethel Hanson on April 7, 1942. After serving in the Navy, the family returned to Highlandville. It was while farming he made lifelong... Read More	Clifford L. Kroshus, age 89, of Sparta, passed away on February 24, 2010 at the Morrow Memorial Home in Sparta. Clifford was born in Spring Grove, MN on January 17, 1921, the son of Albert and Genevieve (Anderson) Kroshus. Clifford graduated from Decorah High School in 1940 and soon moved to California. Clifford went to work at Lockheed Aircraft. He joined the Navy while living in California and married the love of his life, Ethel Hanson on April 7, 1942. After serving in the Navy, the family returned to Highlandville. It was while farming he made lifelong friends in the Highlandville area. Clifford went from farming to work for Decorah Implement in 1960. In 1964, Clifford, Ethel, and their two youngest children moved to Kansas where Clifford worked for the Federal Bureau of Prisons in Leavenworth, Kansas for 11 years. Clifford was transferred to Oxford Federal Prison in Wisconsin in 1975 where he worked until retirement in 1983. Clifford and Ethel thoroughly enjoyed their retirement and life together. For over 25 years Cliff and Ethel spent winters in Arizona, where Cliff enjoyed shuffleboard, playing cards, and video poker at the local casinos. Clifford enjoyed many other activities such as cheering on the Green Bay Packers and KU basketball. Inurnment in Big Canoe Lutheran Cemetery, Decorah, Iowa.

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Clifford L Kroshus's memorial is located at: Big Canoe Lutheran Cemetery, Decorah, Winneshiek County, USA.
When did Clifford L Kroshus death?
Clifford L Kroshus death on 24 Feb 2010 in Sparta, Monroe County, Wisconsin, USA
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Latitude: 43.4221992
Longitude: -91.6686020

Family Members:

Parent

Albert Peander Kroshus

(1896 - 1962)

Genevieve Clarissa Anderson Kroshus

(1895 - 1990)

Spouse

Ethel Jeanette Hanson Kroshus

(1924 - 2014)

Siblings

Jerome Lyle Kroshus

(1917 - 2005)

Forrest Kroshus

(1919 - 2006)

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Nearby Cemetories:

1. Big Canoe Lutheran Cemetery
Decorah, Winneshiek County, USA
Coordinate: 43.4221992, -91.6686020

2. Big Canoe Norwegian Methodist Cemetery
Highlandville, Winneshiek County, USA
Coordinate: 43.4220000, -91.6600000

3. Stoen Farm Cemetery
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Coordinate: 43.4333042, -91.6584802

4. Locust Cemetery
Decorah, Winneshiek County, USA
Coordinate: 43.4211006, -91.7303009

5. Egge Cemetery
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Coordinate: 43.4682999, -91.6600037

6. Locust Lane Salem Cemetery
Winneshiek County, USA
Coordinate: 43.4077988, -91.7331009

7. Iowa River Cemetery
Allamakee County, USA
Coordinate: 43.4211006, -91.6010971

8. Highland Cemetery
Decorah, Winneshiek County, USA
Coordinate: 43.4892006, -91.6703033

9. Canoe Ridge Cemetery
Winneshiek County, USA
Coordinate: 43.3537000, -91.6577000

10. Springwater Cemetery
Winneshiek County, USA
Coordinate: 43.3792000, -91.7431030

11. Hesper Pioneer Cemetery
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Coordinate: 43.4610100, -91.7531000

12. Swenson Farm Cemetery
Highland Township, Winneshiek County, USA
Coordinate: 43.4916368, -91.6223674

13. Waterloo Ridge Cemetery
Dorchester, Allamakee County, USA
Coordinate: 43.4855614, -91.5999985

14. OHare Place Cemetery
Quandahl, Allamakee County, USA
Coordinate: 43.4083060, -91.5584762

15. Hauge Lutheran Cemetery
Decorah, Winneshiek County, USA
Coordinate: 43.3922000, -91.7740000

16. Canoe German Methodist Church Cemetery
Winneshiek County, USA
Coordinate: 43.3529000, -91.7358000

17. West Waterloo Ridge Cemetery
Quandahl, Allamakee County, USA
Coordinate: 43.4916371, -91.6001443

18. Hesper Lutheran Cemetery
Hesper, Winneshiek County, USA
Coordinate: 43.4829250, -91.7673250

19. Hesper Public Cemetery
Winneshiek County, USA
Coordinate: 43.4840000, -91.7710000

20. Wilson-Smalley Cemetery
Hesper Township, Winneshiek County, USA
Coordinate: 43.4432000, -91.7996000

21. Russell Cemetery
Winneshiek County, USA
Coordinate: 43.3608017, -91.7885971

22. Saint Marys Cemetery
Waterloo Township, Allamakee County, USA
Coordinate: 43.4672012, -91.5306015

23. Saint Johns Methodist Cemetery
Dorchester, Allamakee County, USA
Coordinate: 43.4695000, -91.5303000

24. Saint Marys Catholic Church Cemetery
Hanover Township, Allamakee County, USA
Coordinate: 43.3694000, -91.5250015