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Edwin LaVerne Molokken

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Birth	:	29 May 1922 Clermont, Fayette County, Iowa, USA
Death	:	19 Aug 2018 West Union, Fayette County, Iowa, USA
Burial	:	First Lutheran Church Cemetery, Military Township, Winneshiek County, USA
Coordinate	:	43.0897000, -91.7775000
Description	:	Edwin L. Molokken, 96, of West Union, Iowa died Sunday, August 19, 2018 at Good Samaritan Society, West Union, Iowa. Edwin LaVerne was born on May 29, 1922 in rural Clermont to Andrew and Julia (Kleppe) Molokken. He was baptized June 25, 1922 and confirmed October 14, 1936 at First Lutheran Church, rural Ossian, Iowa. Edwin attended Dover 6 Country School. After serving our country in the United States Army during World War II, Edwin returned home to the family farm. Edwin was united in marriage with Eleanor Baumler on July 26, 1948. To... Read More	Edwin L. Molokken, 96, of West Union, Iowa died Sunday, August 19, 2018 at Good Samaritan Society, West Union, Iowa. Edwin LaVerne was born on May 29, 1922 in rural Clermont to Andrew and Julia (Kleppe) Molokken. He was baptized June 25, 1922 and confirmed October 14, 1936 at First Lutheran Church, rural Ossian, Iowa. Edwin attended Dover 6 Country School. After serving our country in the United States Army during World War II, Edwin returned home to the family farm. Edwin was united in marriage with Eleanor Baumler on July 26, 1948. To this union four children were born. Edwin truly loved working the land and raising animals. He was blessed with a big green thumb and it showed in his gardening and love of flowers. In 1974 Edwin downsized his farming operation to a small cow/calf herd. He worked off the farm for Seitz Brothers Construction for several years. Edwin then worked for the West Union Country Club as a grounds keeper. Eleanor passed away May 18, 1992 and later that year Edwin moved to West Union. On January 9, 1999 he married Mabel Gullickson. After retirement he and Mabel liked to travel, taking many one and two day trips. They loved going to many dances. He honed his wood working skills, turning out many beautiful furniture pieces, which became cherished gifts to many family members. Edwin was a member of First Lutheran Church, St. Peter Lutheran Church and The Clermont American Legion. Survivors include his children, JoAnn Melver of Haines City, Florida, Ed W. (Arlene) Molokken of West Union, Iowa, Jeff (Diane) Molokken of West Union, Iowa and Steve Molokken of Portland, Oregon; Mabel’s children, Bernice (Roger) Winter of Calmar, Iowa, Jan (Ron) Helgerson of Marion, Iowa, Lyle (Cheryl) Gullickson of Kansas City, Missouri, Marilyn (Tony) Brinks of Ossian, Iowa, Don (Linda) Gullickson of Monona, Iowa and Bruce (Marcia) Gullickson of Ossian, Iowa; seven grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren; several brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, nieces and nephews. Edwin was preceded in death by his parents, Andrew and Julia Molokken; his wives, Eleanor and Mabel; three brothers, Levi, Arthur and Melvin Molokken; sister, Donna Seitz; and several nieces and nephews. Visitation will be Wednesday, August 22, 2018 from 4-7 pm at Burnham-Wood-Grau Funeral Home and Cremation Service, West Union, Iowa and one hour before services at the church on Thursday. Funeral Services will be at 10:30 am on Thursday, August 23, 2018 at St. Peter Lutheran Church, Eldorado, Iowa with Rev. Ginny OIson as the Officiant. Burial with Military Rites will follow at First Lutheran Cemetery, Rural Ossian, Iowa. Burnham-Wood-Grau Funeral Home and Cremation Service, West Union, Iowa is helping the family with the arrangements.

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Edwin LaVerne Molokken's memorial is located at: First Lutheran Church Cemetery, Military Township, Winneshiek County, USA.
When did Edwin LaVerne Molokken death?
Edwin LaVerne Molokken death on 19 Aug 2018 in West Union, Fayette County, Iowa, USA
Where are the coordinates of the Edwin LaVerne Molokken's memorial?
Latitude: 43.0897000
Longitude: -91.7775000

Family Members:

Parent

Andrew Molokken

(1892 - 1965)

Julia Theodora Kleppe Molokken

(1899 - 1990)

Spouse

Eleanor Elizabeth Baumler Molokken

(1929 - 1992)

Mabel Evelyn Johnson Molokken

(1927 - 2016)

Siblings

Levi Ervin Molokken

(1925 - 1974)

Arthur Joseph Molokken

(1927 - 2008)

Melvin Lewis Molokken

(1930 - 2011)

Donna Marie Molokken Seitz

(1938 - 2018)

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Nearby Cemetories:

1. First Lutheran Church Cemetery
Military Township, Winneshiek County, USA
Coordinate: 43.0897000, -91.7775000

2. Stavanger Lutheran Church Cemetery
Ossian, Winneshiek County, USA
Coordinate: 43.1041985, -91.7818985

3. Bethany Lutheran Church Cemetery
West Union, Fayette County, USA
Coordinate: 43.0625000, -91.7630997

4. Dover Township Cemetery
Dover Township, Fayette County, USA
Coordinate: 43.0708008, -91.8392029

5. Hillside Cemetery
Ossian, Winneshiek County, USA
Coordinate: 43.1404400, -91.7743400

6. Saint Petr Kirchof
Eldorado, Fayette County, USA
Coordinate: 43.0572014, -91.8352966

7. Saint Francis de Sales Cemetery
Ossian, Winneshiek County, USA
Coordinate: 43.1419411, -91.7569427

8. George Cemetery
Fayette County, USA
Coordinate: 43.0346985, -91.7818985

9. Bloomfield Cemetery
Castalia, Winneshiek County, USA
Coordinate: 43.1152992, -91.6896973

10. Nutting Cemetery
Fayette County, USA
Coordinate: 43.0306015, -91.7247009

11. Saint Marys Cemetery
Festina, Winneshiek County, USA
Coordinate: 43.1205000, -91.8658000

12. Pleasant View Cemetery
Castalia, Winneshiek County, USA
Coordinate: 43.1183014, -91.6785965

13. Saint Anthony of Padua Chapel Cemetery
Festina, Winneshiek County, USA
Coordinate: 43.0996000, -91.8935000

14. Mount Grove Cemetery
Castalia, Winneshiek County, USA
Coordinate: 43.1333104, -91.6751508

15. Centennial Cemetery
Frankville Township, Winneshiek County, USA
Coordinate: 43.1707993, -91.7067032

16. Oak Ridge Cemetery
Auburn Township, Fayette County, USA
Coordinate: 43.0155983, -91.8683014

17. Young Cemetery
Washington Township, Winneshiek County, USA
Coordinate: 43.1102982, -91.9131012

18. Walden Pond Cemetery
Castalia, Winneshiek County, USA
Coordinate: 43.1431900, -91.6515210

19. Saint Aloysius Catholic Church Cemetery
Calmar, Winneshiek County, USA
Coordinate: 43.1772003, -91.8636017

20. Boale Cemetery
Fayette County, USA
Coordinate: 42.9935700, -91.8451900

21. Calmar Lutheran Church Cemetery
Calmar, Winneshiek County, USA
Coordinate: 43.1833000, -91.8588000

22. Mount Pleasant Cemetery
West Union, Fayette County, USA
Coordinate: 42.9777985, -91.7647018

23. Calmar Community Cemetery
Calmar, Winneshiek County, USA
Coordinate: 43.1786003, -91.8728027

24. Saint Lukes Catholic Cemetery
Saint Lucas, Fayette County, USA
Coordinate: 43.0660000, -91.9296000