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Dan Herschel Blake Jr.

Birth	:	7 Nov 1926 Plymouth County, Iowa, USA
Death	:	9 Jul 2014 Hawarden, Sioux County, Iowa, USA
Burial	:	Riverside Cemetery, Akron, Plymouth County, USA
Coordinate	:	42.8367004, -96.5453033
Description	:	Dan Blake, 87, of Akron, Iowa passed away Wednesday, July 9, 2014 at Hillcrest Health Care Center in Hawarden, Iowa. Memorial services will be 3:00 p.m. Saturday, July 12, 2014 at Carlsen Funeral Home – Schroeder Chapel in Akron. Pastor Steve Jewett from New Horizons United Church of Christ in Akron will officiate. Inurnment will follow in Riverside Cemetery in Akron with military rites conducted by the Hoschler American Legion Post 186 of Akron. Visitation with the family present will be from 2:00 p.m. until service time on Saturday at the funeral home. Dan Herschel Blake, Jr. was born November 7,... Read More	Dan Blake, 87, of Akron, Iowa passed away Wednesday, July 9, 2014 at Hillcrest Health Care Center in Hawarden, Iowa. Memorial services will be 3:00 p.m. Saturday, July 12, 2014 at Carlsen Funeral Home – Schroeder Chapel in Akron. Pastor Steve Jewett from New Horizons United Church of Christ in Akron will officiate. Inurnment will follow in Riverside Cemetery in Akron with military rites conducted by the Hoschler American Legion Post 186 of Akron. Visitation with the family present will be from 2:00 p.m. until service time on Saturday at the funeral home. Dan Herschel Blake, Jr. was born November 7, 1926 on the family farm near Akron, Iowa, the son of Dan, Sr. and Hazel (Barrington) Blake. He attended country school near Akron. Following his schooling, he helped his family on the farm. Dan enlisted in the United States Army. He served his country during World War II. Following his honorable discharged, he returned to the Akron area. Dan began his career as an over the road truck driver. During this time, he met his future wife, Helen Chase. They were united in marriage on March 14, 1946 in Dakota City, Nebraska. Early on, they made their home in Wayne, Nebraska. Dan drove truck for Sherry Brothers Trucking out of Wayne. In 1957, they moved to Akron. Dan continued driving truck for local trucking companies in the area, including Mid America Dairymen until retiring in February of 1989. Dan and Helen continued to live in Akron following his retirement. Helen passed away August 4, 2010 in Sioux City. Dan was a member of the Hoschler American Legion Post 186 of Akron for many years. He was an avid fisherman, having enjoyed going on several fishing trips to the Red River in Minnesota. He loved the outdoors and wildlife. He enjoyed watching the eagles in the Loess Hills south of Westfield. But most of all, he loved the times spent with his family and friends. He will be greatly missed. Survivors include his 3 children: Kathy (Paul) Bringman of Deming, NM, Orin (Connie) Blake of Akron, and Pat Haage of Akron; 6 grandchildren; 10 great grandchildren; 2 special nephews: Jack (Joyce) Blake of Sonoma, CA, and Jerry (Joan) Blake of Minneapolis, MN; several other nieces and nephews; and special friends: Bob and Gloria Fletcher of Akron. He was preceded in death by his parents; his wife, Helen; and 2 brothers and 4 sisters. [Courtesy: Carlsen Funeral Homes]

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Where is Dan Herschel Blake Jr.'s memorial?
Dan Herschel Blake Jr.'s memorial is located at: Riverside Cemetery, Akron, Plymouth County, USA.
When did Dan Herschel Blake Jr. death?
Dan Herschel Blake Jr. death on 9 Jul 2014 in Hawarden, Sioux County, Iowa, USA
Where are the coordinates of the Dan Herschel Blake Jr.'s memorial?
Latitude: 42.8367004
Longitude: -96.5453033

Family Members:

Parent

Dan Blake Sr.

(1892 - 1970)

Hazel Barrington Blake

(1893 - 1974)

Spouse

Helen Marie Chase Blake

(1925 - 2010)

Siblings

PFC Orin Elmer Blake

(1912 - 1955)

Dorothy Irene Blake Brunemeier

(1916 - 1997)

Corp Kenneth Louis Blake

(1920 - 1995)

Lucille B “Kelley” Blake Clark

(1922 - 2001)

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Nearby Cemetories:

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Coordinate: 42.8367004, -96.5453033

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Coordinate: 42.8232300, -96.5374800

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Coordinate: 42.8035069, -96.6260468

6. Westfield Township Cemetery
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7. Richland Cemetery
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Coordinate: 42.7682991, -96.6624985

8. Pleasant Hill Cemetery
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Coordinate: 42.8741000, -96.6876000

9. Big Springs Cemetery
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Coordinate: 42.9379000, -96.6090000

10. Old Big Springs Cemetery
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Coordinate: 42.9455986, -96.5868988

11. Saint Johns Lutheran Church Cemetery
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Coordinate: 42.8372000, -96.3799000

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13. First Brule Creek Cemetery
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Coordinate: 42.7943993, -96.7069016

14. Pleasant Hill Cemetery Old
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Coordinate: 42.8588462, -96.7215592

15. Brule Creek Cemetery
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Coordinate: 42.8346510, -96.7324350

16. Pleasant Valley Cemetery
Adaville, Plymouth County, USA
Coordinate: 42.7494011, -96.4005966

17. Saint Paul Cemetery
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Coordinate: 42.7641983, -96.7061005

18. Union County Poor Farm Cemetery
Union County, USA
Coordinate: 42.7649210, -96.7077580

19. Nora Cemetery
Union County, USA
Coordinate: 42.9314003, -96.7061005

20. Plymouth Presbyterian Cemetery
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Coordinate: 42.8208760, -96.3318410

21. Ahlsborg Lutheran Cemetery
Union County, USA
Coordinate: 42.8228000, -96.7612000

22. Saint Joseph Cemetery
Johnson Township, Plymouth County, USA
Coordinate: 42.7416992, -96.3707962

23. Peace Lutheran Cemetery
Union County, USA
Coordinate: 42.9805984, -96.6481018

24. Saint Johns Cemetery
Craig, Plymouth County, USA
Coordinate: 42.8939018, -96.3225021