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Donald Gale “Speed” Burchett

Birth	:	24 Apr 1921 Decatur County, Iowa, USA
Death	:	17 Oct 2008 Osceola, Clarke County, Iowa, USA
Burial	:	Murray Cemetery, Murray, Clarke County, USA
Coordinate	:	41.0278015, -93.9456024
Description	:	Son of Homer Clifton Burchett and Edna Iona Glazebrook. Obituary Donald Gale "Speed" Burchett was born April 24, 1921, the second child of Homer Clifton Burchett and Edna Iona (Glazebrook) Burchett. He passed away October 17, 2008 at Osceola Nursing and Rehab Center in Osceola, Iowa at the age of 87. Gale was born in Decatur County, Iowa and raised in Decatur and Clarke counties. He played town team baseball for the Hopeville team and received the nickname "Speed"... Read More	Son of Homer Clifton Burchett and Edna Iona Glazebrook. Obituary Donald Gale "Speed" Burchett was born April 24, 1921, the second child of Homer Clifton Burchett and Edna Iona (Glazebrook) Burchett. He passed away October 17, 2008 at Osceola Nursing and Rehab Center in Osceola, Iowa at the age of 87. Gale was born in Decatur County, Iowa and raised in Decatur and Clarke counties. He played town team baseball for the Hopeville team and received the nickname "Speed" because of his ability. In 1947, Gale moved to California. He was united in marriage to Lillian Krul in South Gate, California on February 5, 1954. They lived in Paramount, Lake Isabella and Weldon, California. In 1994, they moved to Murray, Iowa to live near Gale's sisters, Madge and Agnes. Gale was a member of the carpenters union and worked installing wood floors. He enjoyed raising a garden, canning, baking cookies and caring for pets. Lillian and Gale enjoyed traveling and camping. Gale had made his home at the Osceola Nursing and Rehab since January of 2005. He enjoyed being with residents and staff members. He was preceded in death by his wife, Lil in 1999; his parents; sisters, Madge Strubhar and Agnes Gaumer; brother-in-law, Olin Strubhar; and nephew, Roger Gaumer. He is survived by brother-in-law, Loren Gaumer of Murray; nephews and nieces, Larry Strubhar and wife JoAnn of Marion, IA, Mary Smith and husband Brad of Blanchard, OK, Judy Gaumer of Des Moines, Ronald Gaumer and wife Laura of Osceola, Kathi Gaumer of Murray, Randy Gaumer and wife Jeanne of Murray and their families, as well as several cousins.

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Where is Donald Gale “Speed” Burchett's memorial?
Donald Gale “Speed” Burchett's memorial is located at: Murray Cemetery, Murray, Clarke County, USA.
When did Donald Gale “Speed” Burchett death?
Donald Gale “Speed” Burchett death on 17 Oct 2008 in Osceola, Clarke County, Iowa, USA
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Latitude: 41.0278015
Longitude: -93.9456024

Family Members:

Parent

Homer Clifton Burchett

(1898 - 1986)

Edna Iona Glazebrook Burchett

(1900 - 1991)

Spouse

Lillian Geraldine Krul Burchett

(1915 - 1999)

Siblings

Mildred Madge Burchett Strubhar

(1920 - 1998)

Agnes Lorene Burchett Gaumer

(1923 - 2003)

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Nearby Cemetories:

1. Murray Cemetery
Murray, Clarke County, USA
Coordinate: 41.0278015, -93.9456024

2. Bell Family Cemetery
Murray, Clarke County, USA
Coordinate: 41.0625267, -93.9240036

3. Sanders Cemetery
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Coordinate: 40.9730000, -93.9016000

4. Claypool Cemetery
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Coordinate: 41.0126114, -94.0303497

5. Thayer Catholic Cemetery
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Coordinate: 41.0374985, -94.0357971

6. Olinger Cemetery
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Coordinate: 40.9690208, -94.0274887

7. Hopeville Cemetery
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Coordinate: 40.9450000, -93.9870000

8. West Union Cemetery
Thayer, Union County, USA
Coordinate: 41.0191994, -94.0721970

9. Bethel Cemetery
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Coordinate: 41.0600014, -94.0693970

10. Lacelle Cemetery
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Coordinate: 40.9446500, -93.8690300

11. Union Cemetery
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Coordinate: 41.1265000, -93.9115000

12. Beulah Cemetery
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Coordinate: 41.0589981, -94.0759964

13. Pierson Cemetery
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Coordinate: 40.9954491, -93.8131104

14. Monette Cemetery
Lorimor, Union County, USA
Coordinate: 41.0800743, -94.0715866

15. Cox Cemetery
Osceola, Clarke County, USA
Coordinate: 41.0722008, -93.8142014

16. Otterbein Cemetery
Thayer, Union County, USA
Coordinate: 40.9990005, -94.0879974

17. Gregg Cemetery
Doyle Township, Clarke County, USA
Coordinate: 40.9138000, -93.9520000

18. Lorimor Cemetery
Lorimor, Union County, USA
Coordinate: 41.1128006, -94.0516968

19. Browns Mountain Cemetery
Thayer, Union County, USA
Coordinate: 41.0499992, -94.0999985

20. Mount Pisgah Cemetery
Thayer, Union County, USA
Coordinate: 41.0511017, -94.1007996

21. Maple Hill Cemetery
Osceola, Clarke County, USA
Coordinate: 41.0278015, -93.7794037

22. Homewood Cemetery
Thayer, Union County, USA
Coordinate: 40.9220009, -94.0419998

23. Warrick Cemetery
Decatur County, USA
Coordinate: 40.8960000, -93.9234000

24. Leas Cemetery
Union County, USA
Coordinate: 40.9080009, -94.0220032