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Edward Dean “Peanuts” Schramm

Birth	:	12 Oct 1923 Early, Sac County, Iowa, USA
Death	:	24 Aug 2019 Marshalltown, Marshall County, Iowa, USA
Burial	:	Early Union Cemetery, Early, Sac County, USA
Coordinate	:	42.4578018, -95.1425018
Description	:	Edward Dean (Peanuts) Schramm, 95 died August 24, 2019 at the Iowa Veterans Home in Marshalltown, IA. He died of natural causes. He was born Nov. 18, 1923, on a farm near Early, IA, to Bernhard August and Alberta (Scothorn) Schramm. Edward enlisted in the US Army on March 13, 1943. He served in the 1108th Combat Engineer Group, with the 235th Hdq. Battalion where he was a Technician Fifth Grade, operating a road grader, bulldozer and rock crusher. He was in four campaigns in the European Theater of Operations; Naples-Foggia, Rome-Arno,... Read More	Edward Dean (Peanuts) Schramm, 95 died August 24, 2019 at the Iowa Veterans Home in Marshalltown, IA. He died of natural causes. He was born Nov. 18, 1923, on a farm near Early, IA, to Bernhard August and Alberta (Scothorn) Schramm. Edward enlisted in the US Army on March 13, 1943. He served in the 1108th Combat Engineer Group, with the 235th Hdq. Battalion where he was a Technician Fifth Grade, operating a road grader, bulldozer and rock crusher. He was in four campaigns in the European Theater of Operations; Naples-Foggia, Rome-Arno, North Apennines and the PO Valley. He worked under blackout and combat conditions. When the war ended in Europe, he was deployed to the Pacific. He went through the Panama Canal Aug. 1, 1945, and arrived in Manila in the Philippines on Aug. 31, 1945, for the second wave invasion of Japan. He stayed on the ship until Sept. 2, 1945. The Armistice was signed in Japan ending the invasion he was to be in. He received an Honorable Discharge Dec. 29, 1945. He always believed God was looking out for him as he came home with “nary a scratch.” Edward was very proud to be a WWII veteran. Edward graduated from Early High School, Class of 1942. His fondest memories were playing on the basketball team. The team won three county tournaments, losing the fourth by only one point in overtime play. After high school, he literally traded his basketball sneakers for work boots. He worked for Robson-Johnson Construction and Scothorn Construction, in road construction in Alaska operating a rock crusher in the building of the ALCAN Highway. Edward began working for the Early Lumber Store (Payless Cashways, Inc.) in 1951. He worked for Payless Cashways, Inc., for nearly 33 years, the last 10 years as store manager, retiring in 1983. Edward was a long-time member of the Early United Methodist Church, joining the church in 1939. He was a member of the American Legion, Merton V. Hair Post #325, serving as commander in 1961. He was a volunteer member of the Early Fire Department for 33 years. Edward enjoyed fishing with his wife, Alma Lee, and in retirement they enjoyed playing golf. Edward played on a senior golf league. He was very proud to have made four hole-in-ones during his time golfing. He was an avid fan of the Ridge View Raptors middle and high school sports teams and of the Buena Vista University athletic teams. “I enjoy watching the kids play ball whether they’re seventh-graders or college kids,” he often said. Edward married Alma Lee Covey (1925-1994), the daughter of John O. and Roma I. (Robson) Covey, on Aug. 5, 1943. They had four children, all who survive him: son Steven (Carole Olsen) of Early, IA; son Jack (Debbie Sandage) of Sioux City, IA; daughter Merilee (Robert Dick) of West Des Moines, IA; and son Colin (John Keeling) of Kansas City, MO. Edward is also survived by six grandchildren, John Schramm, Scott Schramm, Belinda Wagner, Taylor Schramm, Seth Schramm and Ryan Johnson); and 16 great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his wife, Alma Lee Covey; and by sister, Shirley Mae Mason, and brother, Darrel Schramm.

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Where is Edward Dean “Peanuts” Schramm's memorial?
Edward Dean “Peanuts” Schramm's memorial is located at: Early Union Cemetery, Early, Sac County, USA.
When did Edward Dean “Peanuts” Schramm death?
Edward Dean “Peanuts” Schramm death on 24 Aug 2019 in Marshalltown, Marshall County, Iowa, USA
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Latitude: 42.4578018
Longitude: -95.1425018

Family Members:

Parent

Bernard A Schramm

(1899 - 1941)

Albertha Scothorn Schramm

(1901 - 1964)

Spouse

Alma Lee Covey Schramm

(1925 - 1994)

Siblings

Shirley Mae Schramm Mason

(1922 - 1984)

Children

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Nearby Cemetories:

1. Early Union Cemetery
Early, Sac County, USA
Coordinate: 42.4578018, -95.1425018

2. Sacred Heart Cemetery
Early, Sac County, USA
Coordinate: 42.4650002, -95.1446991

3. Protestant Union Cemetery
Early, Sac County, USA
Coordinate: 42.4294014, -95.1483002

4. Sac County Farm Cemetery
Early, Sac County, USA
Coordinate: 42.4295560, -95.1175190

5. Nemaha Cemetery
Nemaha, Sac County, USA
Coordinate: 42.5102997, -95.0905991

6. Emmanuel Cemetery
Cook Township, Sac County, USA
Coordinate: 42.3993988, -95.2063980

7. Chase Cemetery
Sac County, USA
Coordinate: 42.5036011, -95.2288971

8. German Methodist Cemetery
Schaller, Sac County, USA
Coordinate: 42.5045000, -95.2481000

9. Cook Center Cemetery
Schaller, Sac County, USA
Coordinate: 42.4432983, -95.2649994

10. Immanuel Reformed Cemetery
Schaller, Sac County, USA
Coordinate: 42.5396996, -95.2294006

11. Salem Reform Cemetery
Sac County, USA
Coordinate: 42.3555984, -95.1866989

12. Oakland Cemetery
Sac City, Sac County, USA
Coordinate: 42.4272100, -94.9910760

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

14. Linton Cemetery
Sac County, USA
Coordinate: 42.3330994, -95.1474991

15. Clinton Township Cemetery
Sac County, USA
Coordinate: 42.3330600, -95.1475000

16. Saint Josephs Catholic Church Cemetery
Schaller, Sac County, USA
Coordinate: 42.5035000, -95.3095000

17. Schaller Cemetery
Schaller, Sac County, USA
Coordinate: 42.5046000, -95.3117600

18. Cory Grove Cemetery
Sac City, Sac County, USA
Coordinate: 42.3932991, -94.9788971

19. Donna Lynn Salis-Christensen Burial Plot
Newell, Buena Vista County, USA
Coordinate: 42.5882134, -95.0544960

20. Cedar Cemetery
Sac City, Sac County, USA
Coordinate: 42.4430000, -94.9110000

21. Ferguson Cemetery
Lake View, Sac County, USA
Coordinate: 42.3142014, -95.0132980

22. Maple Valley Township Cemetery
Alta, Buena Vista County, USA
Coordinate: 42.5752600, -95.3199980

23. Newell Catholic Prairie Cemetery
Newell, Buena Vista County, USA
Coordinate: 42.6144000, -95.0328000

24. Odebolt Cemetery
Odebolt, Sac County, USA
Coordinate: 42.2985992, -95.2469025