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Ervin Earl McCracken

Birth	:	17 Feb 1928 Keosauqua, Van Buren County, Iowa, USA
Death	:	26 Feb 2022 Keosauqua, Van Buren County, Iowa, USA
Burial	:	Bonaparte Cemetery, Bonaparte, Van Buren County, USA
Coordinate	:	40.7010002, -91.8079987
Description	:	Ervin Earl McCracken, 94, of Keosauqua, Iowa, passed away at 7:47 Saturday February 26, 2022 at the Keosauqua Health Care Center in Keosauqua, Iowa. Ervin was born on February 17, 1928, on the family farm near Keosauqua, Iowa, to Richard Earl and Nellie Mae Walter McCracken. He attended school at the Woods School House and graduated from Bonaparte High School in 1947. Ervin worked on the family farm until he joined the army in his early 20's and was quickly sent to Korea. He was there for a short time when he lost... Read More	Ervin Earl McCracken, 94, of Keosauqua, Iowa, passed away at 7:47 Saturday February 26, 2022 at the Keosauqua Health Care Center in Keosauqua, Iowa. Ervin was born on February 17, 1928, on the family farm near Keosauqua, Iowa, to Richard Earl and Nellie Mae Walter McCracken. He attended school at the Woods School House and graduated from Bonaparte High School in 1947. Ervin worked on the family farm until he joined the army in his early 20's and was quickly sent to Korea. He was there for a short time when he lost his leg and received the Purple Heart. He then returned home to Keosauqua and worked on the farm. During this time, he met Donna Rosalie Winkler and they were married on September 9, 1953 at the Keosauqua United Methodist Church. Ervin lived and worked the family farm until his health declined when he was 93 and he had to retire to town. Ervin was on the Bentonsport Cemetery Board and was a life-long member of the Sargeant-Osweiler Post No. 563 American Legion in Bonaparte. Left to cherish his memory are three sons, Leslie "Branch" McCracken, Glen McCracken (Wanda) and Roy McCracken (Teri) all of Keosauqua, Iowa, two sisters, Letha Mellinger of Keosauqua, Iowa and Donna Lou Pratt (Keith) of Birmingham, Iowa, four grandchildren, Brandon McCracken (Samantha), Danielle Drillon (Ryan), Fallon Link (Kevin) and Chance McCracken, six step grandchildren, six great-grandchildren, many other extended family members and friends. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Donna, a daughter, Glenda Rosalie McCracken, three sisters, Vera Behm, Mary Alice Keller and Leah McCracken, two daughters-in-law, Melinda McCracken and Julie McCracken and a step granddaughter, Tiffany Butler. Visitation will open at 2:00PM with family present from 5 to 7PM on Tuesday March 1, 2022 at Pedrick Funeral Home, Keosauqua. Funeral services will be at 10:30 AM Wednesday March 2, 2022 at the funeral home with Pastor Mark Caston officiating. Cremation will follow the service and burial of cremains with military honors by Sargeant-Osweiler Post No. 563 American Legion will be at Bonaparte Cemetery at 2:00 PM Monday March 7, 2022. Memorials to Bonaparte Cemetery or Bentonsport Cemetery may be left at the funeral home or mailed to the family at 28361 Route J40, Keosauqua, IA 52565.

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Where is Ervin Earl McCracken's memorial?
Ervin Earl McCracken's memorial is located at: Bonaparte Cemetery, Bonaparte, Van Buren County, USA.
When did Ervin Earl McCracken death?
Ervin Earl McCracken death on 26 Feb 2022 in Keosauqua, Van Buren County, Iowa, USA
Where are the coordinates of the Ervin Earl McCracken's memorial?
Latitude: 40.7010002
Longitude: -91.8079987

Family Members:

Parent

Richard Earl McCracken

(1902 - 1988)

Nellie Mae Walter McCracken

(1900 - 2000)

Spouse

Donna Rosalie Winkler McCracken

(1934 - 1998)

Siblings

Mary Alice McCracken Keller

(1936 - 1983)

Leah L McCracken McCracken

(1944 - 2019)

Children

Glenda R McCracken

(1969 - 1969)

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Nearby Cemetories:

1. Bonaparte Cemetery
Bonaparte, Van Buren County, USA
Coordinate: 40.7010002, -91.8079987

2. New Lexington Cemetery
Bonaparte, Van Buren County, USA
Coordinate: 40.7028100, -91.8168300

3. Chapman Cemetery
Bonaparte, Van Buren County, USA
Coordinate: 40.7130000, -91.7730000

4. Cave Family Burying Ground
Farmington, Van Buren County, USA
Coordinate: 40.6821000, -91.7704000

5. Bradford Cemetery
Van Buren County, USA
Coordinate: 40.6955986, -91.8531036

6. Reeds Creek Cemetery
Bonaparte, Van Buren County, USA
Coordinate: 40.6916994, -91.7584989

7. Neumann Cemetery
Bonaparte, Van Buren County, USA
Coordinate: 40.6610985, -91.7994003

8. Snyder Cemetery
Bonaparte, Van Buren County, USA
Coordinate: 40.7032400, -91.7518100

9. Bentonsport Cemetery
Bentonsport, Van Buren County, USA
Coordinate: 40.7322006, -91.8514023

10. Vernon Cemetery
Vernon, Van Buren County, USA
Coordinate: 40.7235000, -91.8600000

11. Robb Cemetery
Van Buren County, USA
Coordinate: 40.6972008, -91.8681030

12. White Cemetery
Bonaparte, Van Buren County, USA
Coordinate: 40.7256012, -91.7566986

13. Thompson Cemetery
Bonaparte, Van Buren County, USA
Coordinate: 40.6622009, -91.8435974

14. Helwig Cemetery
Bonaparte, Van Buren County, USA
Coordinate: 40.6535988, -91.7988968

15. Holsworth Cemetery
Bonaparte, Van Buren County, USA
Coordinate: 40.7489014, -91.7874985

16. Rhoades Cemetery
Van Buren County, USA
Coordinate: 40.6618996, -91.7660980

17. Steinmeyer Cemetery
Bonaparte, Van Buren County, USA
Coordinate: 40.6483002, -91.7956009

18. Preen Cemetery
Van Buren County, USA
Coordinate: 40.6458015, -91.8150024

19. Blackmore Cemetery
Van Buren County, USA
Coordinate: 40.7583600, -91.8251600

20. Boyer Cemetery
Farmington, Van Buren County, USA
Coordinate: 40.6380997, -91.7869034

21. McDaniel Cemetery
Farmington, Van Buren County, USA
Coordinate: 40.6749992, -91.7244034

22. Columbus Cemetery
Bentonsport, Van Buren County, USA
Coordinate: 40.7416700, -91.8833300

23. Wright Cemetery
Farmington, Van Buren County, USA
Coordinate: 40.6405983, -91.7538986

24. Dunn Cemetery
Harrisburg, Van Buren County, USA
Coordinate: 40.7750294, -91.8060006