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Cornelius “Connie” Wabeke Jr.

Birth	:	23 Jul 1935 Pipestone, Pipestone County, Minnesota, USA
Death	:	19 Dec 2018 Newell Township, Buena Vista County, Iowa, USA
Burial	:	Newell Cemetery, Newell, Buena Vista County, USA
Coordinate	:	42.6123800, -94.9994800
Description	:	Cornelius Wabeke Jr., the son of Cornelius and Helen (Muilenburg) Wabeke, was born on July 23, 1935 in Pipestone, Minnesota In his youth, Connie was baptized and raised in the Methodist faith. He attended school in Pipestone until he was 9 and then his family moved to Sioux Center, Iowa. Connie continued his education in Sioux Center and graduated from high school in 1953. After high school, Connie attended Northwestern Jr. College in Orange City where he played football and met his future wife, Dolores. He later attended Buena Vista College and earned a bachelor’s degree. On... Read More	Cornelius Wabeke Jr., the son of Cornelius and Helen (Muilenburg) Wabeke, was born on July 23, 1935 in Pipestone, Minnesota In his youth, Connie was baptized and raised in the Methodist faith. He attended school in Pipestone until he was 9 and then his family moved to Sioux Center, Iowa. Connie continued his education in Sioux Center and graduated from high school in 1953. After high school, Connie attended Northwestern Jr. College in Orange City where he played football and met his future wife, Dolores. He later attended Buena Vista College and earned a bachelor’s degree. On April 7, 1958, Connie was united in marriage to Dolores Goeringer. The couple lived in Dundalk, Maryland where he was stationed in the U.S. Army. That fall they were transferred to Detroit, Michigan. While in the Army, Connie was in Military intelligence and served his country from October of 1957 until September of 1960. While working odd jobs after his service in the Army, Connie was hired by Gilbert Hill to be a loan officer at the First National Bank until his retirement in 1995. Throughout his time in Newell, Iowa, Connie was a huge supporter of Newell-Providence, Newell-Fonda schools, and their booster clubs through scholarships. He also served on numerous committees for the City of Newell which helped build the nursing home, city park, and pool. Connie always partook in the Homecoming Parade where he would throw out hundreds of popcorn balls. Connie was also active in his church, St. Peter Lutheran Church, through being a Lutheran Vicar, Elder, treasurer, Sunday school teacher, and superintendent. He was also a member of the Lions Club. While a Lutheran Vicar, Connie served congregations in need and performed weddings. In his free time, Connie like hunting, golfing, woodworking, locksmithing, and watching NCIS. Those left to cherish his memory include: two children, Cordell (Marcia) Wabeke of Ankeny, Iowa and Wendy (Michael) Dawson of Springfield, Missouri; grandchildren: Abby and Cameron Wabeke; Emma, Jack, and Christian Dawson; brother, Gerrit Wabeke; and many relatives and friends. Connie was preceded in death by his parents; wife, Dolores; brothers: Arie, Jake, Frank, John, and Cap Wabeke; and sister, Christina Pike.

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Where is Cornelius “Connie” Wabeke Jr.'s memorial?
Cornelius “Connie” Wabeke Jr.'s memorial is located at: Newell Cemetery, Newell, Buena Vista County, USA.
When did Cornelius “Connie” Wabeke Jr. death?
Cornelius “Connie” Wabeke Jr. death on 19 Dec 2018 in Newell Township, Buena Vista County, Iowa, USA
Where are the coordinates of the Cornelius “Connie” Wabeke Jr.'s memorial?
Latitude: 42.6123800
Longitude: -94.9994800

Family Members:

Parent

Cornelius Wabeke

(1893 - 1968)

Helen Muilenburg Wabeke

(1890 - 1979)

Spouse

Dolores Elsie Goeringer Wabeke

(1937 - 2018)

Siblings

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Nearby Cemetories:

1. Newell Cemetery
Newell, Buena Vista County, USA
Coordinate: 42.6123800, -94.9994800

2. Newell Catholic Prairie Cemetery
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Coordinate: 42.6144000, -95.0328000

3. Donna Lynn Salis-Christensen Burial Plot
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Coordinate: 42.5882134, -95.0544960

4. Varina Cemetery
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Coordinate: 42.6539993, -94.9339981

5. Saint Johns Church Of Christ Cemetery
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Coordinate: 42.7108002, -95.0428009

6. Saint John's Lutheran Cemetery
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Coordinate: 42.7200920, -94.9947630

7. Zion Lutheran Cemetery
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Coordinate: 42.7136002, -95.0650024

8. Saint Columbkilles Cemetery
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Coordinate: 42.6467018, -94.8443985

9. Nemaha Cemetery
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Coordinate: 42.5102997, -95.0905991

10. Cedar Township Cemetery
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Coordinate: 42.5810000, -94.8375000

11. Saint Mary's Catholic Cemetery
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Coordinate: 42.6470000, -95.1660000

12. Mount Zion Cemetery
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Coordinate: 42.5821991, -94.8300018

13. Storm Lake Cemetery
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Coordinate: 42.6352800, -95.1744400

14. Dover Township Cemetery
Varina, Pocahontas County, USA
Coordinate: 42.6896100, -94.8524200

15. Lincoln Township Cemetery
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Coordinate: 42.7413000, -95.1282000

16. Fairfield Cemetery
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Coordinate: 42.7783012, -94.9692001

17. Saint John Cemetery
Williams Township, Calhoun County, USA
Coordinate: 42.4747009, -94.8672028

18. Marshall Cemetery
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Coordinate: 42.7633018, -94.8930969

19. Buena Vista Memorial Park Cemetery
Storm Lake, Buena Vista County, USA
Coordinate: 42.6539001, -95.2339020

20. Cedar Cemetery
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Coordinate: 42.4430000, -94.9110000

21. Sacred Heart Cemetery
Early, Sac County, USA
Coordinate: 42.4650002, -95.1446991

22. Immanuel Reformed Cemetery
Schaller, Sac County, USA
Coordinate: 42.5396996, -95.2294006

23. Oakland Cemetery
Sac City, Sac County, USA
Coordinate: 42.4272100, -94.9910760

24. Early Union Cemetery
Early, Sac County, USA
Coordinate: 42.4578018, -95.1425018