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Delbert D “Scratch” Laudner

Birth	:	6 Mar 1924 Greene, Butler County, Iowa, USA
Death	:	23 Jan 2013 El Cajon, San Diego County, California, USA
Burial	:	Riverside Cemetery, Rockford, Floyd County, USA
Coordinate	:	43.0578003, -92.9464035
Plot	:	Section 16
Description	:	Delbert and Mary Lois Laudner dead Mary Lois (Wilson) Laudner of El Cajon, Calif., died November 24, 2012. She was born September 20, 1924, in Charles City, Iowa, the daughter of May (Holtz) and Milton Wilson. Mary graduated from Mason City High school and then achieved a bachelor's and a master's degree from San Diego State College. In 1944, Mary was a meteorologist with the National Weather Service, and was an English and journalism teacher at El Capitan H.S. in the 1960s. Mary Lou attended Holy Trinity Catholic Church in El Cajon. Her nephew, Van Wilson of Austin, Texas, survives... Read More	Delbert and Mary Lois Laudner dead Mary Lois (Wilson) Laudner of El Cajon, Calif., died November 24, 2012. She was born September 20, 1924, in Charles City, Iowa, the daughter of May (Holtz) and Milton Wilson. Mary graduated from Mason City High school and then achieved a bachelor's and a master's degree from San Diego State College. In 1944, Mary was a meteorologist with the National Weather Service, and was an English and journalism teacher at El Capitan H.S. in the 1960s. Mary Lou attended Holy Trinity Catholic Church in El Cajon. Her nephew, Van Wilson of Austin, Texas, survives Mary Lou. Her sister Maude and brother Melvin and parents May and Milton Wilson preceded her in death. Delbert Dale "Scratch" Laudner of El Cajon, California, died January 23, 2013. Delbert was born on March 6, 1924, in Greene, Iowa, the son of Jonathan and Ruby Laudner. He graduated from the Rockford High School and then was employed as a machinist at Oliver Farm and Equipment Co. prior to joining the Army in February 1943. Delbert served in the Army Air Corp during World War II and flew 36 combat missions as a tail gunner over the Balkans and Germany. After being shot down in a B-17, he spent 10 months as a prisoner of war in Poland and Germany, until his release at the war's end. Delbert received several military commendations including four Bronze Stars, Air Medal, Distinguished Unit Badge, Victory Metal and the Good Conduct Metal. When he was hitchhiking home unknown to two of his sisters, they picked him up to give him a ride outside of Mason City. What a reunion that was. Delbert was honorably discharged from his service November 14, 1945, with the rank of staff sergeant. He earned a bachelor's degree in civil engineering at San Diego State College and worked on dam projects in Tanzania, Nigeria and Puerto Rico in the 1960s and '70s. He worked as an inspector for the county of San Diego and as an independent contractor. Delbert retired from the Otay Water District as the operations manager, and then served two elected terms on the Otay Water District Board. Delbert was a member of the Ex-POW's Group and the Elks Lodge. Mary Lou and Delbert were united in marriage on July 7, 1943, in Minnesota. On July 25, 1945, they were reunited in a Catholic Church service in Washington, D.C. They both lived in Minnesota and Los Angeles in the late '40s before settling in El Cajon. While Delbert was working on his dam projects, they kept their home in El Cajon. They traveled extensively and attended several POW reunions in Europe. Delbert loved his gardens and took much pride in maintaining a beautiful lawn. Mary Lou was a wonderful cook and was known to can some pretty tasty vegetables from the garden. They both were philanthropists and donated land near Rockford, Iowa, to the Rockford High School and created a nature preserve west of the Fossil Park in Rockford that they donated to Floyd County. Many summers they lived in Clear Lake where they owned several different properties, so they could be close to family and friends. Mary Lou and Delbert had a great love for each other and died one month and 29 days apart. Three sisters, Wava Uker, Sandra (Daisey) West, Diane Massee, and one brother, Larry Laudner, survive Delbert. His parents; three sisters: Lois Schulz, Lorraine Van den Brand, and Maxine Fullerton; and three brothers: Ronald, Marvin (Pete), and his twin brother Dallas Laudner, preceded him in death. Memorial services were held in California on Saturday, February 16, 2013. Final Inurnment will be at a later date in Riverside Cemetery, Rockford, Iowa. Source: Mason City Globe Gazette, 2/19/2013

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Where is Delbert D “Scratch” Laudner's memorial?
Delbert D “Scratch” Laudner's memorial is located at: Riverside Cemetery, Rockford, Floyd County, USA.
When did Delbert D “Scratch” Laudner death?
Delbert D “Scratch” Laudner death on 23 Jan 2013 in El Cajon, San Diego County, California, USA
Where are the coordinates of the Delbert D “Scratch” Laudner's memorial?
Latitude: 43.0578003
Longitude: -92.9464035

Family Members:

Parent

Jonathan Daniel Laudner

(1902 - 1977)

Ruby Leta Buckingham Laudner

(1902 - 1970)

Spouse

Mary Lois Wilson Laudner

(1924 - 2012)

Siblings

Lois A. Laudner Schulz

(1921 - 2002)

Wava Darlene Laudner Uker

(1922 - 2017)

Maxine Fay “Mick” Laudner Fullerton

(1926 - 2008)

Lorraine Laudner Vandenbrand

(1928 - 1999)

Ronald J Laudner Sr.

(1930 - 2003)

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Nearby Cemetories:

1. Riverside Cemetery
Rockford, Floyd County, USA
Coordinate: 43.0578003, -92.9464035

2. Ulsterville Cemetery
Ulster Township, Floyd County, USA
Coordinate: 43.0936012, -92.8842010

3. Flood Creek Cemetery
Floyd County, USA
Coordinate: 43.0391998, -92.8538971

4. Rock Grove Township Cemetery
Nora Springs, Floyd County, USA
Coordinate: 43.1227989, -92.9880981

5. Rudd Evergreen Cemetery
Rudd, Floyd County, USA
Coordinate: 43.1417007, -92.9214020

6. Park Cemetery
Nora Springs, Floyd County, USA
Coordinate: 43.1444016, -92.9982986

7. Saint Marys Catholic Cemetery
Roseville, Floyd County, USA
Coordinate: 43.0090000, -92.8134000

8. West Saint Charles United Methodist Cemetery
Floyd County, USA
Coordinate: 43.0580597, -92.7897186

9. Westside Cemetery
Marble Rock, Floyd County, USA
Coordinate: 42.9556007, -92.8739014

10. Hillside Cemetery
Marble Rock, Floyd County, USA
Coordinate: 42.9583015, -92.8666992

11. Spring Grove Cemetery
Nora Springs, Floyd County, USA
Coordinate: 43.1631012, -93.0211029

12. Owens Grove Cemetery
Cerro Gordo County, USA
Coordinate: 43.0825005, -93.1144180

13. Saint Patricks Catholic Cemetery
Dougherty, Cerro Gordo County, USA
Coordinate: 42.9227791, -93.0294418

14. Eden Presbyterian Cemetery
Meroa, Mitchell County, USA
Coordinate: 43.2131004, -92.9103012

15. West End Cemetery
Meroa, Mitchell County, USA
Coordinate: 43.2216682, -92.9250031

16. Oakwood Cemetery
Floyd, Floyd County, USA
Coordinate: 43.1178017, -92.7307968

17. Dudley Cemetery
Dudley (historical), Mitchell County, USA
Coordinate: 43.2252998, -92.8743973

18. Rock Creek Cemetery
Meroa, Mitchell County, USA
Coordinate: 43.2352791, -92.9225006

19. Halls Grove Cemetery
Greene, Butler County, USA
Coordinate: 42.8840100, -92.8782300

20. Rock Falls Cemetery
Rock Falls, Cerro Gordo County, USA
Coordinate: 43.2122192, -93.0858307

21. Pleasant Grove Cemetery
Powersville, Floyd County, USA
Coordinate: 42.9441986, -92.7446976

22. Calvary Cemetery
Osage, Mitchell County, USA
Coordinate: 43.2238998, -92.8300018

23. Riverside Cemetery
Charles City, Floyd County, USA
Coordinate: 43.0766983, -92.6881027

24. West Fork Cemetery
Franklin County, USA
Coordinate: 42.8918991, -93.0836029