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Birth	:	6 May 1928 Dunlap, Harrison County, Iowa, USA
Death	:	4 Jun 2016 Denison, Crawford County, Iowa, USA
Burial	:	Crawford Heights Memory Gardens, Denison, Crawford County, USA
Coordinate	:	42.0008011, -95.3469009
Description	:	Donald Pedersen May 6, 1928 - June 4, 2016 Donald Charles Pedersen was born in Dunlap, Iowa, on May 6, 1928, the son of Nita and Clara Pedersen. He died Saturday, June 4, 2016, at his home in Denison, Iowa, at the age of eighty-eight. Donald was baptized and confirmed into faith in the Bethlehem Lutheran Church in Dow City, Iowa. He received his elementary education in rural schools near Dunlap and Dow City and his High School education in Dow City, graduating with the class of 1947. Don was employed on the family farm before enlisting in the... Read More	Donald Pedersen May 6, 1928 - June 4, 2016 Donald Charles Pedersen was born in Dunlap, Iowa, on May 6, 1928, the son of Nita and Clara Pedersen. He died Saturday, June 4, 2016, at his home in Denison, Iowa, at the age of eighty-eight. Donald was baptized and confirmed into faith in the Bethlehem Lutheran Church in Dow City, Iowa. He received his elementary education in rural schools near Dunlap and Dow City and his High School education in Dow City, graduating with the class of 1947. Don was employed on the family farm before enlisting in the United States Air Force in 1950, where he served as a radio operator with the 23rd Strategic Reconnaissance Squadron. From 1950 to 1954, during the Korean War, he flew twenty-seven missions over enemy territory. In Okinawa, he was awarded the Air Medal for his courage, fortitude and desire to aid the United Nations cause. Other awards he received were the National Defense Service Medal, The Korean War Service Medal and the Good Conduct Medal. He was honorably discharged from the U.S. Air Force in November 1954. After completing his tour of duty, Don resided in Soldier, Iowa, where he was employed by Monona County as a road maintenance inspector for several years. Then, in partnership with his brother Dave, they owned and operated an automobile service station in Soldier for four years. During this time, Don was also employed as a school bus driver for the East Monona Community School system. He then operated the Midway Tavern. Don relocated to Manilla in 1970, where he owned and operated a retail grocery business for five years. He became employed as a carpenter and continued to do this work until his retirement. On August 14, 1955, Don was united in marriage to Betty Ann Ullrich at Zion Lutheran Church in Denison, the couple was blessed with the birth of two children. Donald was an active member of his community with current memberships in the American Legion Post #132 in Manilla, Iowa, and the Trinity Lutheran Church in Manilla. Previous memberships included the American Legion Post #462 in Soldier, Iowa, the Manilla Commercial Club and the Manilla Community Club. His hobbies and interests included: woodworking, attending sports events or watching them on TV, fishing, hunting, bowling, card games and socializing with friends. He loved spending time with family, especially his grandchildren, and traveling- he and Betty visited each of the contiguous states of the U.S. and enjoyed many trips to Branson, Missouri. Don was also an avid flower and vegetable gardener. Don was preceded in death by his parents; two brothers, in infancy; sister, Alyce and her husband Edmund; two brothers: David and his wife, Norma; and Lawrence. Survivors include: his wife, Betty; one son, Kevin and his wife, Ronda; one daughter, Vicki and her husband, Michael; four grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; and one brother, Gerald and his wife, Charlene; many other relatives and friends.

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Donald Charles Pedersen's memorial is located at: Crawford Heights Memory Gardens, Denison, Crawford County, USA.
When did Donald Charles Pedersen death?
Donald Charles Pedersen death on 4 Jun 2016 in Denison, Crawford County, Iowa, USA
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Latitude: 42.0008011
Longitude: -95.3469009

Family Members:

Parent

Nita Marinus Pedersen

(1892 - 1970)

Clara Katherine Nielson Pedersen

(1896 - 1965)

Spouse

Betty Ann Ullrich Pedersen

(1929 - 2020)

Siblings

Ralph Pedersen

(1913 - 1913)

Alice Vera Pedersen Kloepper

(1914 - 1981)

Howard Glen Pedersen

(1916 - 1917)

David Harold Pedersen

(1918 - 1966)

Lawrence Kenneth Pedersen

(1920 - 1973)

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Nearby Cemetories:

1. Crawford Heights Memory Gardens
Denison, Crawford County, USA
Coordinate: 42.0008011, -95.3469009

2. Oakland Cemetery
Denison, Crawford County, USA
Coordinate: 41.9972000, -95.3478012

3. Zion Lutheran Cemetery
Denison, Crawford County, USA
Coordinate: 41.9958000, -95.3450012

4. Old Catholic Cemetery
Denison, Crawford County, USA
Coordinate: 42.0043983, -95.3189011

5. Saint Rose of Lima Cemetery
Denison, Crawford County, USA
Coordinate: 42.0247002, -95.3394012

6. Washington Township Cemetery
Buck Grove, Crawford County, USA
Coordinate: 41.9354000, -95.3387000

7. Crawford County Poor Farm Cemetery
Crawford County, USA
Coordinate: 41.9508216, -95.4308331

8. Buck Grove Cemetery
Buck Grove, Crawford County, USA
Coordinate: 41.9067841, -95.3839722

9. Butler Cemetery
Arion, Crawford County, USA
Coordinate: 41.9364014, -95.4627991

10. Deloit Cemetery
Deloit, Crawford County, USA
Coordinate: 42.1075325, -95.3136520

11. Nishnabotna Cemetery
Manilla, Crawford County, USA
Coordinate: 41.9086952, -95.2464447

12. Vail Cemetery
Vail, Crawford County, USA
Coordinate: 42.0647011, -95.2102966

13. Saint Anns Cemetery
Vail, Crawford County, USA
Coordinate: 42.0513992, -95.1868973

14. King Cemetery
Vail, Crawford County, USA
Coordinate: 42.1007996, -95.2319031

15. Mount Olivet Cemetery
Manilla, Crawford County, USA
Coordinate: 41.8922005, -95.2200012

16. Astor Cemetery
Shelby County, USA
Coordinate: 41.8636017, -95.2853012

17. Dow City Cemetery
Dow City, Crawford County, USA
Coordinate: 41.9219017, -95.5119019

18. Lehfeldt Cemetery
Kiron, Crawford County, USA
Coordinate: 42.1458170, -95.3724972

19. Morgan Cemetery
Schleswig, Crawford County, USA
Coordinate: 42.1394005, -95.4403000

20. Hayes Township Cemetery
Westside, Crawford County, USA
Coordinate: 42.0083199, -95.1216583

21. Bockelmann Family Cemetery
Charter Oak, Crawford County, USA
Coordinate: 42.0954020, -95.5357330

22. Union Township Cemetery
Defiance, Shelby County, USA
Coordinate: 41.8269005, -95.3471985

23. Saints Peter and Paul Catholic Cemetery
Defiance, Shelby County, USA
Coordinate: 41.8269005, -95.3450012

24. Saint Paul Lutheran Church Cemetery
Ricketts, Crawford County, USA
Coordinate: 42.1215000, -95.5265000