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Erling Lee Jordahl

Birth	:	22 Feb 1917 Mitchell, Davison County, South Dakota, USA
Death	:	12 May 2011 Ankeny, Polk County, Iowa, USA
Burial	:	Big Canoe Lutheran Cemetery, Decorah, Winneshiek County, USA
Coordinate	:	43.4221992, -91.6686020
Description	:	Erling was born on February 22, 1917 to the Reverend Edward and Clara (Lee) Jordahl in the northwest upstairs bedroom of the parsonage of the First Lutheran Church in Mitchell, SD. He was baptized in that church by his father, and was confirmed by his father at Our Redeemer Lutheran Church in Bryant, SD. He attended school through 9th grade in Bryant, SD, and graduated from high school in Shabbona, IL in 1934. He attended Luther College in Decorah, Iowa, graduating in 1938. He then attended graduate school at the University of Iowa, where he met his future wife Audrey... Read More	Erling was born on February 22, 1917 to the Reverend Edward and Clara (Lee) Jordahl in the northwest upstairs bedroom of the parsonage of the First Lutheran Church in Mitchell, SD. He was baptized in that church by his father, and was confirmed by his father at Our Redeemer Lutheran Church in Bryant, SD. He attended school through 9th grade in Bryant, SD, and graduated from high school in Shabbona, IL in 1934. He attended Luther College in Decorah, Iowa, graduating in 1938. He then attended graduate school at the University of Iowa, where he met his future wife Audrey Hexom. He then pursued a teaching career in Calendar and Farnhamville IA, interrupted by WWII. Entering the service in June 1942, he served in the Navy as a pilot until 1947. On July 12, 1949, Audrey Hexom and Erling were united in marriage by their fathers, Rev. William Hexom and Rev. Edward Jordahl at Big Canoe Lutheran Church in rural Decorah, IA. He then reentered the teaching profession as a high school principal at Lansing, IA, and later as a superintendent at Rake and Rippey, IA. Recalled into the Navy during the Korean 'crisis', he served his country for an additional 2 years. He retired in 1980, having served as an educational systems consultant. Erling Lee Jordahl returned home to his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Thursday, May 12, 2011, at Mill Pond Retirement Center, Ankeny, Iowa. Memorial services will be 3:30 p.m. Sunday, May 15, at Mill Pond Chapel, 1201 SE Mill Pond Ct., Ankeny, with Chaplain Rick Miller officiating. Erling is survived by his wife, Audrey; two sons, Jonathan of Daegu, South Korea and Jim Jordahl (Cathy Ockenfels-Jordahl) of Ankeny; brothers, Sig and David Jordahl; and grandchildren, Noah, Lilah and Abbey Jordahl. He was preceded in death by his father and mother; sister, Connie (Brue); and brothers, Edward (Jr.) and Bernard. From: obits.dignitymemorial.com

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Erling Lee Jordahl's memorial is located at: Big Canoe Lutheran Cemetery, Decorah, Winneshiek County, USA.
When did Erling Lee Jordahl death?
Erling Lee Jordahl death on 12 May 2011 in Ankeny, Polk County, Iowa, USA
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Latitude: 43.4221992
Longitude: -91.6686020

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Nearby Cemetories:

1. Big Canoe Lutheran Cemetery
Decorah, Winneshiek County, USA
Coordinate: 43.4221992, -91.6686020

2. Big Canoe Norwegian Methodist Cemetery
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Coordinate: 43.4220000, -91.6600000

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Coordinate: 43.4855614, -91.5999985

14. OHare Place Cemetery
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Coordinate: 43.4083060, -91.5584762

15. Hauge Lutheran Cemetery
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Coordinate: 43.3922000, -91.7740000

16. Canoe German Methodist Church Cemetery
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Coordinate: 43.3529000, -91.7358000

17. West Waterloo Ridge Cemetery
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Coordinate: 43.4916371, -91.6001443

18. Hesper Lutheran Cemetery
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Coordinate: 43.4829250, -91.7673250

19. Hesper Public Cemetery
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20. Wilson-Smalley Cemetery
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21. Russell Cemetery
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Coordinate: 43.3608017, -91.7885971

22. Saint Marys Cemetery
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Coordinate: 43.4672012, -91.5306015

23. Saint Johns Methodist Cemetery
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Coordinate: 43.4695000, -91.5303000

24. Saint Marys Catholic Church Cemetery
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