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Delmar Lee Tigges

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Birth	:	22 Nov 1925 Marshalltown, Marshall County, Iowa, USA
Death	:	15 Dec 2019 Des Moines, Polk County, Iowa, USA
Burial	:	Bohemian Cemetery, Washington Township, Ringgold County, USA
Coordinate	:	40.7758000, -94.3139000
Inscription	:	Married June 4, 1947 Parents of Gary, Daryl, Cathy, Pamela
Description	:	Delmar Lee Tigges Des Moines (Formerly of Melbourne) - Delmar Lee Tigges, formerly from Melbourne, passed away December 15th at Calvin Community in Des Moines, Iowa. He was born November 22, 1925, in Marshalltown, Iowa, to Herbert and Naoma Tigges. Delmar graduated from Van Cleve High School and served in the Navy during WWII. In 1947 he married Margaret L. Beye and they were blessed with 72 years together. He was a devoted husband and proud father of their four children. In his community, Delmar was recognized for his registered Holstein dairy herd and his Van Cleve... Read More	Delmar Lee Tigges Des Moines (Formerly of Melbourne) - Delmar Lee Tigges, formerly from Melbourne, passed away December 15th at Calvin Community in Des Moines, Iowa. He was born November 22, 1925, in Marshalltown, Iowa, to Herbert and Naoma Tigges. Delmar graduated from Van Cleve High School and served in the Navy during WWII. In 1947 he married Margaret L. Beye and they were blessed with 72 years together. He was a devoted husband and proud father of their four children. In his community, Delmar was recognized for his registered Holstein dairy herd and his Van Cleve Century Farm. He was a lifetime member of the National Holstein Association and Farm Bureau and held leadership roles with Melbourne and Marshall County 4-H, the Marshall County Dairy Producers Group, and Logan Township as its Clerk for 32 years. Delmar was very involved in his church, serving as Trustee and Treasurer for Van Cleve Congregational Church, and teaching Sunday School and serving as an Elder at St. John's United Church of Christ in Melbourne. Delmar frequented auctions and farm sales, collecting prints and antiques. He was an expert at building and refinishing furniture, using lumber from walnut trees on his farm to craft quilt racks for family and friends. He began a stamp collection as a young boy and continued throughout his life, becoming a lifetime member of the Iowa Postal History Society and the American Philatelic Society. Delmar is survived by his loving wife, Margaret; four children, Gary E. Tigges (Roberta), Daryl L. Tigges, Cathy L. Eddy (William), and Pamela K. Van De Weert (Barney); and three grandchildren, Katherine E. Tigges, Jacob B. Van De Weert (Erica Moore), and Sarah M. Van De Weert. His parents, Herbert W. and Naoma F. (Wasson) Tigges, and a brother, Leonard L., predeceased him. The family thanks the staff at Calvin Community for the loving care and support given to Delmar, as well as appreciation for EveryStep Hospice. Funeral services will be held at St. John's United Church of Christ in Melbourne on December 21st at 11:00 a.m. with visitation with the family an hour prior. After burial at the Melbourne Cemetery, lunch will be served at St. John's. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be given to St. John's United Church of Christ or the Calvin Community Good Samaritan Fund. Online condolences may be expressed at www.HamiltonsFuneralHome.com.∼Delmar Lee Tigges, formerly of Melbourne, passed away on December 15 at Calvin Community in Des Moines, Iowa. He was born November 22, 1925, in Marshalltown, Iowa, to Herbert and Naoma Tigges. He graduated from Van Cleve High School and served in the Navy during WWII. In 1947, he married Margaret L. Beye and they were blessed with 72 years together. Delmar was a devoted husband and proud father of their four children. Delmar enjoyed sports, Boy Scouts and 4-H as a participant in his younger days and as a supporter of his children's endeavors. He was known to drive through dense fog or slide on icy roads in order to make it to a game. As a young boy he began a stamp collection and continued throughout his life, becoming a lifetime member of the Iowa Postal History Society and the American Philatelic Society. Delmar was recognized throughout Marshall County for his farming and registered Holstein dairy herd. He received an Outstanding Young Farmer Award by the Marshalltown Chamber of Commerce. He was a lifetime member of the National Holstein Association and Farm Bureau. Delmar assumed leadership roles with Melbourne and Marshall County 4-H activities and the Marshall County Dairy Producers Group. He also served on the Soil Conservation Board and the County Extension Council. The Tigges family farm near Van Cleve was designated a Century Farm in 2005. Delmar served as Logan Township Clerk for 32 years. He was very involved in his church as Trustee and Treasurer for Van Cleve Congregational Church and taught Sunday School and served as an Elder at St. John's United Church of Christ in Melbourne. Delmar frequented auctions and farm sales, collecting prints and antiques. He was an expert at building and refinishing furniture and used lumber from a walnut tree on his farm to craft quilt racks for family and friends. Delmar is survived by his loving wife, Margaret; four children: Gary E. Tigges (Roberta), Daryl L. Tigges, Cathy L. Eddy (William) and Pamela K. Van De Weert (Barney); and three grandchildren: Katherine E. Tigges, Jacob B. Van De Weert (Erica Moore), and Sarah M. Van De Weert. His parents, Herbert W. and Naoma F. (Wasson) Tigges and a brother, Leonard L., predeceased him. The family thanks the staff at Calvin Community for the loving care and support given to Delmar, as well as appreciation for EveryStep Hospice. Funeral services will be held at St. John's United Church of Christ in Melbourne on Saturday, December 21, at 11:00 a.m. with visitation with the family the hour prior. After burial at the Melbourne Cemetery, a luncheon will be served at St. John's.

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Delmar Lee Tigges's memorial is located at: Bohemian Cemetery, Washington Township, Ringgold County, USA.
When did Delmar Lee Tigges death?
Delmar Lee Tigges death on 15 Dec 2019 in Des Moines, Polk County, Iowa, USA
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Latitude: 40.7758000
Longitude: -94.3139000

Family Members:

Parent

Herbert William Tigges

(1901 - 1957)

Naoma Frances Wasson Tigges

(1899 - 1986)

Spouse

Margaret Louise Beye Tigges

(1928 - 2021)

Siblings

Leonard Lester Tigges

(1926 - 1941)

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Nearby Cemetories:

1. Bohemian Cemetery
Washington Township, Ringgold County, USA
Coordinate: 40.7758000, -94.3139000

2. Diagonal Cemetery
Washington Township, Ringgold County, USA
Coordinate: 40.7936680, -94.3368050

3. Dead Mans Cut Cemetery
Washington Township, Ringgold County, USA
Coordinate: 40.7571500, -94.3552000

4. Bethel Cemetery
Grant Township, Ringgold County, USA
Coordinate: 40.7915330, -94.3703610

5. Centenary Cemetery
Jefferson Township, Ringgold County, USA
Coordinate: 40.8269590, -94.3247960

6. Keller Cemetery
Jefferson Township, Ringgold County, USA
Coordinate: 40.8212100, -94.3533100

7. Marshalltown Cemetery
Waubonsie Township, Ringgold County, USA
Coordinate: 40.7192420, -94.3281070

8. Cabaret Cemetery
Grant Township, Ringgold County, USA
Coordinate: 40.7981630, -94.3861730

9. Benton Cemetery
Waubonsie Township, Ringgold County, USA
Coordinate: 40.7193130, -94.3568110

10. Oak Ridge Cemetery
Mount Ayr, Ringgold County, USA
Coordinate: 40.7319984, -94.2399979

11. Quinn Cemetery
Jefferson Township, Ringgold County, USA
Coordinate: 40.8583000, -94.2825000

12. Rose Hill Cemetery
Mount Ayr, Ringgold County, USA
Coordinate: 40.7096748, -94.2311783

13. Tindle Cemetery
Lincoln Township, Ringgold County, USA
Coordinate: 40.8561500, -94.3958000

14. Union Cemetery
Jefferson Township, Ringgold County, USA
Coordinate: 40.8772440, -94.3247540

15. Eugene Cemetery
Jefferson Township, Ringgold County, USA
Coordinate: 40.8683600, -94.2445200

16. Bever Cemetery
Jefferson Township, Ringgold County, USA
Coordinate: 40.8766708, -94.2469406

17. Saint Mary's Cemetery
Benton Township, Ringgold County, USA
Coordinate: 40.6803000, -94.3947000

18. Clearfield Cemetery
Grant Township, Ringgold County, USA
Coordinate: 40.8100014, -94.4629974

19. Rising Sun Cemetery
Lincoln Township, Ringgold County, USA
Coordinate: 40.8710000, -94.4065000

20. Oakland Cemetery
Jefferson Township, Ringgold County, USA
Coordinate: 40.8927240, -94.2633070

21. Johnston Cemetery
Kellerton, Ringgold County, USA
Coordinate: 40.7937000, -94.1474000

22. Tingley Cemetery
Tingley, Ringgold County, USA
Coordinate: 40.8650017, -94.1930008

23. Thompson Cemetery
Mount Ayr, Ringgold County, USA
Coordinate: 40.6634102, -94.2221832

24. Forrest Home Cemetery
Benton Township, Ringgold County, USA
Coordinate: 40.6502420, -94.3855870