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Dwight V. Winquist

Birth	:	7 Oct 1923 Kiron, Crawford County, Iowa, USA
Death	:	12 Jun 2014 Ida Grove, Ida County, Iowa, USA
Burial	:	Kiron Cemetery, Kiron, Crawford County, USA
Coordinate	:	42.1817017, -95.3133011
Description	:	Dwight V. Winquist October 7, 1923 - June 12, 2014 From: Ida Grove, IA Dwight V. Winquist, age 90, of Ida Grove, Iowa passed away on Thursday, June 12, 2014 at Morningside Health Care Community of Ida Grove, Iowa. Burial will be in Kiron Cemetery of Kiron, Iowa. Military Rites will be conducted by the Kiron Post No. 383 of the American Legion. Dwight Winquist was born to Vernie and Lena Winquist October 7, 1923 on a farm south of Kiron, Iowa. Growing up on the farm, Dwight attended country school and graduated from Kiron High School in 1941. Dwight went on to... Read More	Dwight V. Winquist October 7, 1923 - June 12, 2014 From: Ida Grove, IA Dwight V. Winquist, age 90, of Ida Grove, Iowa passed away on Thursday, June 12, 2014 at Morningside Health Care Community of Ida Grove, Iowa. Burial will be in Kiron Cemetery of Kiron, Iowa. Military Rites will be conducted by the Kiron Post No. 383 of the American Legion. Dwight Winquist was born to Vernie and Lena Winquist October 7, 1923 on a farm south of Kiron, Iowa. Growing up on the farm, Dwight attended country school and graduated from Kiron High School in 1941. Dwight went on to further his education at Drake University for year before being drafted into the Army. After basic training and communication school, he was sent to England in 1943 where he was a member of the 381st Bomb Gr. in the 8th Air Force. At the end of the war in 1945, Dwight returned home and was honorable discharged in November of 1945. In 1946 he began farming with his uncle, Earl Linquist. Dwight met Beverly Fries and the couple were united in marriage on June 2, 1951 at the Arthur Baptist Church. The couple were blessed with two children, son Gerald (Jerry) and a daughter Julie. Dwight became a member of the Kiron Baptist Church at an early age and has always been grateful for the spiritual guidance and fellowship he received there. Dwight was very active in his community and surrounding areas. Throughout the past he was a member of the board of directors of the Arthur Lumber Yard, Horn Memorial Hospital, and Ida County Municipal Insurance Company in Ida Grove. A member of Ida County Farm Bureau and an active member of the Republican Party. Dwight was the oldest member of the Kiron American Legion Post No. 383. Dwight loved fishing with his children and grandchildren. He followed their sports activities and 4H. Music was very important to Dwight and he enjoyed singing in a men's quartet as well as the church choir. Farming and feeding cattle were his life. Dwight was always interested in what was happening in the world. Watching the T.V news was not just an interest but a hobby. When Dwight retired, he spent 21 years traveling in the southwest with his loving wife Bev. They made many new friends from all over the U.S. and Canada. Left to cherish Dwight's memory is his loving wife Beverly Winquist of Ida Grove, Iowa; daughter Julie (Darwin) Petersen of Ida Grove, Iowa; three grandchildren: Lindsey (Mike) Henderson, Megan (Eli) Prunchak, and Skyler (Sarah) Winquist; Five great grandchildren: Mariah, Mason, and Maddax Prunchak, Graci and Even Henderson and one on the way. Dwight was preceded in death by his parents, Vernie and Lena Winquist; son, Gerald "Jerry" Winquist; brother, John Winquist; sister, Mildred Copper.

frequently asked questions (FAQ):

Where is Dwight V. Winquist's memorial?
Dwight V. Winquist's memorial is located at: Kiron Cemetery, Kiron, Crawford County, USA.
When did Dwight V. Winquist death?
Dwight V. Winquist death on 12 Jun 2014 in Ida Grove, Ida County, Iowa, USA
Where are the coordinates of the Dwight V. Winquist's memorial?
Latitude: 42.1817017
Longitude: -95.3133011

Family Members:

Parent

Vernie N Winquist

(1890 - 1978)

Lena C Winquist

(1887 - 1987)

Spouse

Beverly R. Fries Winquist

(1930 - 2017)

Siblings

John W Winquist

(1919 - 1997)

Flowers:

VETERAN

Left by Anonymous on 14 Jun 2014

Member of the 381st Bomb Gr. in the 8th Air Force. At the end of the war in 1945, Dwight returned home and was honorable discharged in November of 1945.

Left by Anonymous on 14 Jun 2014

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Coordinate: 42.1817017, -95.3133011

2. Saint John Lutheran Church Cemetery
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3. Bethel Cemetery
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6. Otter Creek Cemetery
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7. King Cemetery
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Coordinate: 42.1007996, -95.2319031

8. Morgan Cemetery
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Coordinate: 42.1394005, -95.4403000

9. Grant Township Cemetery
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Coordinate: 42.2242012, -95.4569016

10. Hayes Township Cemetery
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12. Saint Martins Catholic Cemetery
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Coordinate: 42.2985573, -95.2481842

13. Odebolt Cemetery
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Coordinate: 42.2985992, -95.2469025

14. Tom Marks Cemetery
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Coordinate: 42.2537000, -95.1605000

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

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

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

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

19. South Wall Lake Cemetery
Wall Lake, Sac County, USA
Coordinate: 42.2318993, -95.0911026

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

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

22. Richland Cemetery
Sac County, USA
Coordinate: 42.3544006, -95.2238998

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

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