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Ervin Louis Bohnstengel

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Birth	:	27 Dec 1921 Dysart, Tama County, Iowa, USA
Death	:	3 May 2019 Marshalltown, Marshall County, Iowa, USA
Burial	:	Greenwood Cemetery, Zanesville, Muskingum County, USA
Coordinate	:	39.9432983, -81.9863968
Description	:	Ervin Louis Bohnstengel, son of Louis and Hilda (Drews) Bohnstengel, was born December 27, 1921 at Dysart, Iowa. He attended school at Oneida No. 8. Ervin has two sisters, Dorothy (Marlyn) Dengler and Irene (Wilbert) Hach, and one brother, Leo Bohnstengel, deceased. Ervin farmed with his father and brother until he entered the U.S. Army on September 11, 1942. He was in the service a little over three years, twenty-seven months of which were spent in the Pacific area as a member of the First Cavalry Division. He was in New Guinea, the Admiralty Islands,... Read More	Ervin Louis Bohnstengel, son of Louis and Hilda (Drews) Bohnstengel, was born December 27, 1921 at Dysart, Iowa. He attended school at Oneida No. 8. Ervin has two sisters, Dorothy (Marlyn) Dengler and Irene (Wilbert) Hach, and one brother, Leo Bohnstengel, deceased. Ervin farmed with his father and brother until he entered the U.S. Army on September 11, 1942. He was in the service a little over three years, twenty-seven months of which were spent in the Pacific area as a member of the First Cavalry Division. He was in New Guinea, the Admiralty Islands, the Philippines and Tokyo. Ervin was honorably discharged on October 22, 1945. He then returned to farming. Ervin married Mildred Hanus, the daughter of Albin and Mary Dvorak Hanus of Traer on August 5, 1952 at St. Wenceslaus Catholic Church, rural Clutier. Mildred was born March 9, 1924. She had three brothers, Milo (deceased), Edward (deceased), and Ervin. She attended school at Perry No. 5. Prior to her marriage she was a 4-H leader of the Traer Trusty Troopers. Ervin and Mildred are the parents of three daughters, Nancy, Susan and Katherine. All were born at St. Francis Hospital, Waterloo, Iowa. The couple were members of the Immaculate Conception Church in Clutier, the Tama County Farm Bureau, the K.D. Lodge of Clutier and the Neighborhood Card Club. Ervin was a member of the Clutier American Legion and the 40 & 8. Mildred was a member of the Clutier American Legion Auxiliary, the La Fems, Immaculate Conception Rosary Society and the Friendly Neighborhood Club. Bio info obtained from "Bohnstengel, Ervin and Mildred (Hanus)) F104, written by Nancy Cibula as included in the book titled History of Tama County Iowa, Volume I, 1987, on page 403, 977.7756 HIS Iowa, found at the Toledo, Iowa Public Library. - contributor Capt. Dave - Ervin L. "Bonnie" Bohnstengel, 97, formerly of Clutier and Tama-Toledo, passed away peacefully surrounded by members of his family on Friday, the 3rd of May, 2019 at Iowa River Hospice House in Marshalltown. Relatives and friends of Ervin and his family are welcome to a visitation from 5 to 7 P.M. on Friday, May 10, 2019 at St. Patrick's Catholic Church in Tama. All are invited to share memories of Ervin with the family during the Vigil Service at 7 PM Friday evening. This will be followed by a 40 & 8 service. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at St. Patrick's at 10:30 AM on Saturday, May 11, 2019 with Father Michael Mescher officiating and Deacon Stan Upah assisting. A luncheon will follow. Burial with full military rites will be held at 1:30 PM on Saturday at St. Wenceslaus Cemetery, rural Clutier. Ervin was born on December 27, 1921, the son of Louis and Hilda (Drews) Bohnstengel. He was the oldest of four children and attended school at Oneida No. 8. Fun times included going to town on Saturday nights. Ervin entered the Army on September 11, 1942 and was discharged as a Corporal on October 22, 1945. During that time he was never allowed to come home on leave because he couldn't "swim". Ervin was sent to the front with Btry.A, 82nd F.A., 1st Cavalry Division. A proud memory he had of his time in service was freeing prisoners of a war camp in the Philippines. He received the Good Conduct Medal and the Philippine Liberation Ribbon. Ervin rejoined his father working on the farm after his discharge. He married the love of his life Mildred Hanus of Traer on August 5, 1951 at St. Wenceslaus Church, rural Clutier. Ervin with the help of Mildred farmed in the Clutier area until 2000 and they later retired to Tama. He and Mildred loved going to dances. Ervin joined the American Legion upon return from the service. Until he moved to Tama he was a very active member of the Clutier American Legion having served as Post Commander and Adjutant, Tama County Commander and Third District Vice Commander. He was a member for 74 years. He was also a proud member of the 40 & 8. Ervin continued his membership in the 1st Cavalry Division and traveled with his family to many parts of the United States to attend their yearly reunions. Ervin was an active member of Immaculate Conception Church in Clutier before it closed. He served on its Parish Council, was an usher and worked many a church dinner carrying roasters of food. Ervin loved to play cards having belonged to a neighborhood card club with Mildred for many years and he hosted weekly pepper parties at the Clutier American Legion for several years. Family gatherings always had to include playing pepper with his children and grandchildren. He also enjoyed playing solitaire and cribbage. Ervin hardly missed the activities of his grandchildren. He passed on his love of putting jigsaw puzzles together to his family. One of the most difficult times in his life was when his daughter, Kathryn, was born and passed away on the same day that his brother and his sister-in-law, Leo and Dorothy Bohnstengel, died in a car accident. Ervin treasured his family and is survived by two daughters whom he loved and supported: Nancy (Arlo) Cibula of Vining and Sue (John) Fink of Marshalltown; seven grandchildren who he cherished: Jennifer (Sam) Hulme of Clutier, Brian (Jen) Cibula of San Jose, California, Matthew (Tina) Cibula of Clutier, Michael Fink of Sioux Falls, South Dakota, Joey Fink (Sarah DiSabatino) of Providence, Rhode Island, Katie Fink of Marshalltown, and Patrick (Hannah) Fink of St. Louis, Missouri and eight great-grandchildren who he adored: Thomas and Emily Hulme and Brayton, Shawna, Dustin, Drayson, Aiden and Jacob Cibula and a sister, Irene Hach of Dysart. Several nieces and nephews also survive. Ervin was also preceded in death by his wife, Mildred on September 30, 2009, his parents and a sister Dorothy Dengler. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be directed to the Iowa River Hospice House in Marshalltown or the American Legion 40 & 8 nursing scholarships. A very special thank you goes out to the caring, wonderful people at the Iowa River Hospice House who we know grew to love our dad!

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Ervin Louis Bohnstengel's memorial is located at: Greenwood Cemetery, Zanesville, Muskingum County, USA.
When did Ervin Louis Bohnstengel death?
Ervin Louis Bohnstengel death on 3 May 2019 in Marshalltown, Marshall County, Iowa, USA
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Latitude: 39.9432983
Longitude: -81.9863968

Family Members:

Parent

Louis “Louie” Bohnstengel

(1898 - 1972)

Hilda L. Drews Bohnstengel

(1900 - 1997)

Spouse

Mildred Frances Hanus Bohnstengel

(1924 - 2009)

Siblings

Children

Kathryn M Bohnstengel

(1961 - 1961)

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Nearby Cemetories:

1. Greenwood Cemetery
Zanesville, Muskingum County, USA
Coordinate: 39.9432983, -81.9863968

2. Saint Thomas Cemetery
Zanesville, Muskingum County, USA
Coordinate: 39.9425011, -81.9899979

3. Saint Nicholas German Catholic Cemetery
Zanesville, Muskingum County, USA
Coordinate: 39.9402200, -81.9836870

4. Mount Olive Cemetery
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Coordinate: 39.9458008, -81.9764023

5. Saint James Episcopal Church Columbarium
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Coordinate: 39.9430980, -82.0053100

6. Moxahala Cemetery
Zanesville, Muskingum County, USA
Coordinate: 39.9272003, -82.0042038

7. Pleasant Grove Cemetery
Zanesville, Muskingum County, USA
Coordinate: 39.9511800, -81.9606900

8. Woodlawn Cemetery
Zanesville, Muskingum County, USA
Coordinate: 39.9239006, -82.0092010

9. Pioneer Hill Cemetery
Zanesville, Muskingum County, USA
Coordinate: 39.9583540, -82.0170760

10. Pine Street Cemetery
Zanesville, Muskingum County, USA
Coordinate: 39.9257460, -82.0161650

11. Dillon Cemetery
Dillon Falls, Muskingum County, USA
Coordinate: 39.9485170, -82.0275080

12. Mount Calvary Cemetery
Zanesville, Muskingum County, USA
Coordinate: 39.9439011, -82.0317001

13. Muskingum County Infirmary Cemetery
Zanesville, Muskingum County, USA
Coordinate: 39.9585400, -82.0323800

14. Pringle Cemetery
Muskingum County, USA
Coordinate: 39.9261000, -81.9393000

15. Swank Cemetery
Sonora, Muskingum County, USA
Coordinate: 39.9748000, -81.9500000

16. Border Cemetery
Muskingum County, USA
Coordinate: 39.9368000, -81.9321000

17. United Jewish Cemetery
Muskingum County, USA
Coordinate: 39.9491997, -82.0413971

18. Beth Abraham Jewish Cemetery
Falls Township, Muskingum County, USA
Coordinate: 39.9492000, -82.0414000

19. Lewis Cemetery
Muskingum County, USA
Coordinate: 39.9053001, -81.9496994

20. Prosser Cemetery
North Zanesville, Muskingum County, USA
Coordinate: 39.9931040, -82.0043110

21. Memorial Park Cemetery
Zanesville, Muskingum County, USA
Coordinate: 39.9817009, -82.0335999

22. Joseph Cemetery
Muskingum County, USA
Coordinate: 39.9236100, -81.9220600

23. Peairs Cemetery
Muskingum County, USA
Coordinate: 39.9231000, -81.9220000

24. Spangler Cemetery
Zanesville, Muskingum County, USA
Coordinate: 39.9031000, -81.9398000