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Edward Star

Birth	:	9 Jul 1926 Douglas County, South Dakota, USA
Death	:	27 Oct 2014 Corsica, Douglas County, South Dakota, USA
Burial	:	Graceland Cemetery, Corsica, Douglas County, USA
Coordinate	:	43.4277992, -98.4000015
Description	:	Edward Star Corsica - Edward Star, 88, died on Monday, October 27, 2014 at Good Samaritan Center in Corsica. Edward Star was born on July 9, 1926 in Douglas County, SD to Lambert and Hattie (Ligtenberg) Star. He attended country school for four years and Corsica Christian Grade School for four years. He received his GED as an adult. Edd was raised on a farm and worked with his dad until he was 18 years old, then was drafted into the U.S. Army in March of 1945. He served his time in the Pacific Theater and Korea until his discharge in December... Read More	Edward Star Corsica - Edward Star, 88, died on Monday, October 27, 2014 at Good Samaritan Center in Corsica. Edward Star was born on July 9, 1926 in Douglas County, SD to Lambert and Hattie (Ligtenberg) Star. He attended country school for four years and Corsica Christian Grade School for four years. He received his GED as an adult. Edd was raised on a farm and worked with his dad until he was 18 years old, then was drafted into the U.S. Army in March of 1945. He served his time in the Pacific Theater and Korea until his discharge in December of 1946 and he returned home to farm with his dad. His mother died shortly after returning home from the service and his dad lost interest in the farm and eventually moved to California. Edd married Reva Isakson on July 18, 1951. Reva died on May 12, 1960. Edd Married Joyce Van Kooten on June 19, 1964 and they celebrated 50 years of marriage on June 19, 2014. He was baptized and made profession of faith at age 18 at Christian Reformed Church in Corsica where he was a lifelong member. He also served many years on the council. He enjoyed Bible study and attended Coffee Break Bible studies for many years. He worked on a power line crew in North Dakota for two years before working as an auto mechanic for Pete Muilenberg's Garage for seven years. He then worked on farm machinery for Menning Implement for 25 years and Corsica Implement for eight years. Edd served many years on the Corsica Christian School and Dakota Christian High School Boards. He enjoyed reading, gardening, and working in his yard and shop. He built his own garden tractor and equipment. He died at Good Samaritan Center in Corsica on Monday, October 27, 2014 at the age of 88. He is survived by his wife of 50 years, Joyce Star of Corsica, daughter, Kimberly Traynham of Des Moines, IA, 5 grandchildren, Keyette Star, Chad Roseboom, Cody Star, A.J. Star, and Kimeisha Star, step-granddaughter, Tarah Harry, great-grandchildren, Dylan, Austin, Brooklyn Roseboom, Camden, and Alexa Star, step-great-granddaughter, Dayanita Yarborough, and 2 step-sisters, Gladys Kuipers and Vivian De Jong. He was preceded in death by his parents, step-mother, Henrietta, wife, Reva, son, Darwin Star in 2005, two sisters, Loretta Vanden Hoek and Naomi Poelstra, two infant daughters, a grandson, Jonathan Star, and step-brother, Don Rodenhuis.

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Where is Edward Star's memorial?
Edward Star's memorial is located at: Graceland Cemetery, Corsica, Douglas County, USA.
When did Edward Star death?
Edward Star death on 27 Oct 2014 in Corsica, Douglas County, South Dakota, USA
Where are the coordinates of the Edward Star's memorial?
Latitude: 43.4277992
Longitude: -98.4000015

Family Members:

Parent

Lambert Star

(1896 - 1966)

Hattie Ligtenberg Star

(1896 - 1947)

Spouse

Reva Jean Isakson Star

(1930 - 1960)

Siblings

Loretta Vanden Hoek

(1930 - 1964)

Children

Darwin L. Star

(1958 - 2005)

Flowers:

Nearby Cemetories:

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Coordinate: 43.4277992, -98.4000015

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7. Pleasant Ridge Cemetery
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8. Saint Peters Cemetery
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13. German Reform Cemetery
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14. Saint John Cemetery
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Coordinate: 43.4693985, -98.2027969

15. Saint Paul Lutheran Cemetery
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Coordinate: 43.5705986, -98.4816971

16. Silver Ridge Cemetery
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Coordinate: 43.5861015, -98.4210968

17. Church of God Cemetery
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Coordinate: 43.5259900, -98.2227400

18. Quaker Cemetery
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Coordinate: 43.5271988, -98.5796967

19. Aurora Center Cemetery
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Coordinate: 43.5267400, -98.5813950

20. Saint Mary Cemetery
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Coordinate: 43.5932999, -98.4250031

21. Saint Pauls Lutheran Cemetery
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Coordinate: 43.2861700, -98.5256300

22. Union Cemetery
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Coordinate: 43.5896988, -98.3047028

23. Emmanuel Lutheran Cemetery
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Coordinate: 43.3331200, -98.1885800

24. Immanuel Lutheran Church Cemetery
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Coordinate: 43.4700012, -98.1500015