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Dean Loris Pettit

Birth	:	11 Dec 1929 Mount Sterling, Van Buren County, Iowa, USA
Death	:	25 Oct 2019 Fairfield, Jefferson County, Iowa, USA
Burial	:	Fellows Cemetery, Keosauqua, Van Buren County, USA
Coordinate	:	40.7257996, -91.9496994
Description	:	Dean Loris Pettit December 11, 1929 ~ October 25, 2019 (age 89) Dean Pettit of Fairfield Iowa passed away on October 25, 2019. Visitation is 4:00 - 7:00 PM, October 28 at the Behner Funeral Home, funeral service is 11:00 AM October 29 at the First United Methodist Church in Fairfield with burial at Fellows Cemetery in Keosauqua. Dean was born on December 11, 1929 in Mt. Sterling, Iowa to Craig and Dorothy Pettit. He is survived by his beloved and devoted wife of 64 years, Bernita; his sister, Helen Rogers of Mt Pleasant,... Read More	Dean Loris Pettit December 11, 1929 ~ October 25, 2019 (age 89) Dean Pettit of Fairfield Iowa passed away on October 25, 2019. Visitation is 4:00 - 7:00 PM, October 28 at the Behner Funeral Home, funeral service is 11:00 AM October 29 at the First United Methodist Church in Fairfield with burial at Fellows Cemetery in Keosauqua. Dean was born on December 11, 1929 in Mt. Sterling, Iowa to Craig and Dorothy Pettit. He is survived by his beloved and devoted wife of 64 years, Bernita; his sister, Helen Rogers of Mt Pleasant, Iowa; his children Marcia (John) Seddon of Cincinnati, Iowa; Glen (Patti Laughlin) Pettit of McPherson, Kansas; Gordon (Becca Roehrich) Pettit of Macomb, Illinois; eight grandchildren, Sami (George) Budiselich, Chloie (David) Lewis, Katie Seddon, Eric Pettit, Justin Pettit, Drew Pettit, Zach Pettit, Aly Pettit; and two great-grandchildren, Calvin Smith and Calliope Lewis. He is preceded in death by his parents and four brothers in law, Rudy Rogers, and Wayne, Weldon, and Eddie Jones. Dean worked as a soil conservationist for the SCS for 40 years, surveyed for Pathfinders RC&D and French-Reneker-Associates after retiring from the SCS. He served in the Army during the Korean War and then Air Force Reserves. He was a member of the United Methodist Church of Fairfield, and the Lions Club, being voted Lion of the Year in 1974-75. He took up running in 1980, and within a year completed a 50 mile ultra-marathon. He enjoyed spending time outside gardening, tending trees, and taking walks. When he had to be stuck inside, he enjoyed completing jigsaw puzzles, Sudoku, and playing Spider Solitaire. He loved and treasured his family most of all, often taking his children and grandchildren to experience new things. He kept his family up to date on activities by writing witty weekly letters. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Fairfield Lions Club, First United Methodist Church, or the EveryStep Hospice .

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Where is Dean Loris Pettit's memorial?
Dean Loris Pettit's memorial is located at: Fellows Cemetery, Keosauqua, Van Buren County, USA.
When did Dean Loris Pettit death?
Dean Loris Pettit death on 25 Oct 2019 in Fairfield, Jefferson County, Iowa, USA
Where are the coordinates of the Dean Loris Pettit's memorial?
Latitude: 40.7257996
Longitude: -91.9496994

Family Members:

Parent

Craig Pettit

(1895 - 1973)

Alice Dorothy Jennings Pettit

(1902 - 1956)

Siblings

Helen V. Pettit Rogers

(1927 - 2021)

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Nearby Cemetories:

1. Fellows Cemetery
Keosauqua, Van Buren County, USA
Coordinate: 40.7257996, -91.9496994

2. Oak Lawn Cemetery
Keosauqua, Van Buren County, USA
Coordinate: 40.7397003, -91.9599991

3. Purdom Cemetery
Keosauqua, Van Buren County, USA
Coordinate: 40.7275009, -91.9753036

4. Lippincott McCrary Cemetery
Keosauqua, Van Buren County, USA
Coordinate: 40.7333300, -91.9166700

5. Watkins Cemetery
Keosauqua, Van Buren County, USA
Coordinate: 40.6955986, -91.9483032

6. Dodson Cemetery
Van Buren County, USA
Coordinate: 40.7113991, -91.9119034

7. White Cemetery
Keosauqua, Van Buren County, USA
Coordinate: 40.6878700, -91.9584200

8. Anson Cemetery
Keosauqua, Van Buren County, USA
Coordinate: 40.7592500, -91.9171500

9. Van Buren County Poor Farm Cemetery
Mount Zion, Van Buren County, USA
Coordinate: 40.7666940, -91.9376718

10. Pittsburg Rural Cemetery
Keosauqua, Van Buren County, USA
Coordinate: 40.7490000, -91.9960000

11. Boston Cemetery
Keosauqua, Van Buren County, USA
Coordinate: 40.7028008, -92.0018997

12. Rider Cemetery
Pittsburg, Van Buren County, USA
Coordinate: 40.7666930, -91.9779510

13. Center Chapel Cemetery
Vernon, Van Buren County, USA
Coordinate: 40.6891360, -91.9117420

14. Forbes Cemetery
Keosauqua, Van Buren County, USA
Coordinate: 40.7730000, -91.9395000

15. Prall Cemetery
Keosauqua, Van Buren County, USA
Coordinate: 40.6817017, -91.9822006

16. Columbus Cemetery
Bentonsport, Van Buren County, USA
Coordinate: 40.7416700, -91.8833300

17. Seaman Cemetery
Mount Sterling, Van Buren County, USA
Coordinate: 40.6715000, -91.9449800

18. Railroad Cemetery
Keosauqua, Van Buren County, USA
Coordinate: 40.7680840, -91.9043370

19. Bethel Cemetery
Keosauqua, Van Buren County, USA
Coordinate: 40.7182999, -92.0246964

20. Cook Cemetery
Keosauqua, Van Buren County, USA
Coordinate: 40.7839000, -91.9778000

21. Vernon Cemetery
Vernon, Van Buren County, USA
Coordinate: 40.7235000, -91.8600000

22. Robb Cemetery
Van Buren County, USA
Coordinate: 40.6972008, -91.8681030

23. Gilbert Cemetery
Kilbourn, Van Buren County, USA
Coordinate: 40.7916926, -91.9779510

24. Wilson Family Cemetery
Van Buren County, USA
Coordinate: 40.7951500, -91.9681000