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Elmer Retzer

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Birth	:	5 Feb 1931 North Dakota, USA
Death	:	1 Sep 2013 Bismarck, Burleigh County, North Dakota, USA
Burial	:	Highland Home Cemetery, Jamestown, Stutsman County, USA
Coordinate	:	46.9331017, -98.7341995
Description	:	Elmer Retzer, 82, Bismarck, ND, formerly of Cleveland, ND went to be with his Heavenly Father on Sunday, September 1, 2013 at St. Gabriel's Community Nursing Home in Bismarck, surrounded by his loving family. Elmer was born February 5, 1931 to Carl and Lydia (Geigle) Retzer on the family farm south of Cleveland. He attended rural Cleveland school. Elmer farmed all his life in the Cleveland area. On June 26, 1955 Elmer married Eileen Gehlert in Jamestown. They had one son together, David. Eileen died February 12, 1978. Elmer married Mary Lou Kramlich on February 5, 1982 and from this... Read More	Elmer Retzer, 82, Bismarck, ND, formerly of Cleveland, ND went to be with his Heavenly Father on Sunday, September 1, 2013 at St. Gabriel's Community Nursing Home in Bismarck, surrounded by his loving family. Elmer was born February 5, 1931 to Carl and Lydia (Geigle) Retzer on the family farm south of Cleveland. He attended rural Cleveland school. Elmer farmed all his life in the Cleveland area. On June 26, 1955 Elmer married Eileen Gehlert in Jamestown. They had one son together, David. Eileen died February 12, 1978. Elmer married Mary Lou Kramlich on February 5, 1982 and from this union twin daughters, Kayleen and Kelsey were born. Elmer was a part of the Gideons since November 20, 1973. He was elected to the North Dakota Legislature and served five consecutive terms. He enjoyed farming, especially giving his grandchildren rides. There were times the combine and tractor had more hours put on giving rides than field work. He also liked traveling with his family on many occasions. He volunteered at Golden Manor in Steele, ND where he gave sermons and sang for the residents. He also enjoyed singing with his wife at special events around the area. Elmer is survived by his wife, Mary Lou; son, David (Raisa) Retzer; daughters Kayleen (Zach) Paetz and Kelsey (Dave) Sprenger; four stepsons, DuWayne Nelson, Kevin (Jodi) Nelson, Brent (Junette) Nelson and Troy (Christi) Nelson; stepdaughter, Gail Nelson and many grandchildren and great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents; first wife, Eileen; a stillborn son; two brothers, Rudolph and Henry and two sisters, Martha and Ellenora.

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Where is Elmer Retzer's memorial?
Elmer Retzer's memorial is located at: Highland Home Cemetery, Jamestown, Stutsman County, USA.
When did Elmer Retzer death?
Elmer Retzer death on 1 Sep 2013 in Bismarck, Burleigh County, North Dakota, USA
Where are the coordinates of the Elmer Retzer's memorial?
Latitude: 46.9331017
Longitude: -98.7341995

Family Members:

Parent

Carl Retzer Jr.

(1893 - 1978)

Lydia M Geigle Retzer

(1897 - 1964)

Spouse

Eileen Lydia Gehlert Retzer

(1929 - 1978)

Siblings

Martha Retzer Andres

(1920 - 2008)

Henry William Retzer

(1925 - 1985)

Children

Baby Boy Retzer

(1958 - 1958)

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Nearby Cemetories:

1. Highland Home Cemetery
Jamestown, Stutsman County, USA
Coordinate: 46.9331017, -98.7341995

2. McGinnis Cemetery
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Coordinate: 46.9202995, -98.7244034

3. Sunset Memorial Gardens
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6. Old Jamestown State Hospital Cemetery
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Coordinate: 46.8685034, -98.6829357

7. Eldridge Cemetery
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Coordinate: 46.9211006, -98.8617020

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Coordinate: 47.0448840, -98.6573350

9. Saint Margaret Mary Cemetery
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10. Buchanan Cemetery
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11. Spiritwood Cemetery
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Coordinate: 46.9219017, -98.5014038

12. Valley Cemetery
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Coordinate: 46.7765390, -98.5642450

13. Saint Paulines Cemetery
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Coordinate: 46.8925018, -99.0307999

14. German Zion Evangelical Lutheran Cemetery
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Coordinate: 47.1391983, -98.6350021

15. Saint Huberts Cemetery
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Coordinate: 46.7042007, -98.5864029

16. Brown Family Cemetery
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Coordinate: 46.7036970, -98.8810780

17. Bethany Prairie Cemetery
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Coordinate: 47.0720550, -98.4068740

18. Montpelier Lutheran Cemetery
Montpelier, Stutsman County, USA
Coordinate: 46.6964000, -98.5650000

19. Rest Cemetery
Pingree, Stutsman County, USA
Coordinate: 47.1685982, -98.9096985

20. Montpelier Community Cemetery
Montpelier, Stutsman County, USA
Coordinate: 46.6885830, -98.5867000

21. Cleveland Cemetery
Cleveland, Stutsman County, USA
Coordinate: 46.8913190, -99.1317110

22. Deer Lake Cemetery
Pingree, Stutsman County, USA
Coordinate: 47.1056540, -99.0595810

23. Saint Marys Cemetery
Courtenay, Stutsman County, USA
Coordinate: 47.2181015, -98.6369019

24. Saint Pauls Lutheran Cemetery
Kensal, Stutsman County, USA
Coordinate: 47.2258110, -98.7646170