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Douglas Stewart “Doug” Appelman

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Birth	:	5 Sep 1937 West Union, Fayette County, Iowa, USA
Death	:	17 Jan 2013 Independence, Buchanan County, Iowa, USA
Burial	:	Gods Acres Cemetery, Clermont, Fayette County, USA
Coordinate	:	42.9925003, -91.6496964
Description	:	son of Franz and Joyce (Henderson) Appelman U.S. Air Force veteran Douglas S. Appelman, 75 years old, of Independence, Iowa, formerly of Clermont, Iowa, died on Thursday, January 17, 2013, at ABCM Rehab Independence-West, in Independence, Iowa. He was born on September 5, 1937, in West Union, Iowa, the son of Franz and Joyce (Henderson) Appelman. He graduated from high school in Clermont, Iowa, with the Class of 1955. He then served in the U.S. Air Force. Following his military commitment, he briefly attended Iowa State University in Ames, Iowa, before returning home to farm. On June 26, 1966, Doug married... Read More	son of Franz and Joyce (Henderson) Appelman U.S. Air Force veteran Douglas S. Appelman, 75 years old, of Independence, Iowa, formerly of Clermont, Iowa, died on Thursday, January 17, 2013, at ABCM Rehab Independence-West, in Independence, Iowa. He was born on September 5, 1937, in West Union, Iowa, the son of Franz and Joyce (Henderson) Appelman. He graduated from high school in Clermont, Iowa, with the Class of 1955. He then served in the U.S. Air Force. Following his military commitment, he briefly attended Iowa State University in Ames, Iowa, before returning home to farm. On June 26, 1966, Doug married Margie Lois Swenson at the West Clermont Lutheran Church in Clermont, Iowa. Doug and Margie were the 4th generation to farm the "Evergreen Farm," which was in the Appelman family since 1854. Doug retired from farming in 1999. He and Margie moved to Independence in 2009. Doug was a member of Redeemer Lutheran Church in West Union. He was formerly active on several church boards. He served as a township trustee, and was a member of the Farm Bureau and the Fayette County Pork Producers. He loved his family, farming, and animals. Doug enjoyed walking his dog, listening to country music, and reading automobile magazines. He always kept a dictionary handy. Mr. Appelman is survived by Margie, his wife of 46 years, 3 daughters, Sarah (Ed) Derr of Springfield, Missouri, Amy (Scott) Pottebaum of Adel, Iowa, and Laura (Mark) Blaker of Independence, Iowa, and six grandchildren, Andy and Gabe Derr, Emily and Sydney Pottebaum, and Rachel and Ava Blaker. He is also survived by 1 brother, Dave (Marilyn) Appelman of Lewisburg, Tennessee, and 1 sister, Barbara (Streeter) Shining of Rapid City, South Dakota, and many nieces, nephews, and cousins. Doug touched many people's lives. He was a blessing to his family and was loved dearly. He was preceded in death by his parents. Funeral Services will be held at 11 a.m. on Monday, January 21, 2013, at the Jesup Bible Fellowship in Jesup, Iowa, with Pastor Matt Perez officiating. At a later date, his cremated remains will be buried at God's Acres in Clermont, Iowa. White Funeral Home of Independence is in charge of arrangements. Friends may call for visitation from 2 p.m. until 6 p.m. on Sunday, Jan. 20th, at the funeral home.

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Douglas Stewart “Doug” Appelman's memorial is located at: Gods Acres Cemetery, Clermont, Fayette County, USA.
When did Douglas Stewart “Doug” Appelman death?
Douglas Stewart “Doug” Appelman death on 17 Jan 2013 in Independence, Buchanan County, Iowa, USA
Where are the coordinates of the Douglas Stewart “Doug” Appelman's memorial?
Latitude: 42.9925003
Longitude: -91.6496964

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Parent

Franz Alan Appelman

(1892 - 1967)

Joyce Henderson Appelman

(1909 - 1999)

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Coordinate: 42.9925003, -91.6496964

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