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Florence Marie Amelia Doeppke Bente

Birth	:	23 Jul 1921 Elkader, Clayton County, Iowa, USA
Death	:	5 Jan 2017 West Union, Fayette County, Iowa, USA
Burial	:	Postville Cemetery, Clayton County, USA
Coordinate	:	43.0811081, -91.5655594
Description	:	Florence Marie Amelia Bente, 95, of Postville, Iowa died on Thursday, January 5, 2017 at Good Samaritan in West Union, Iowa. Florence Amelia Marie, daughter of Albert and Frieda (Funk) Doeppke was born on July 23, 1921 on the family farm near Elkader, Iowa in Read Township. She was baptized and confirmed at the Zion Lutheran Church in Clayton Center, Iowa. Florence received her education in the country school near Clayton Center, where she graduated from the eighth grade. Florence was united in marriage with Glenn Frederick Bente on December 6, 1941 by Rev. Dorris Flesner at Zion Lutheran Church, Clayton... Read More	Florence Marie Amelia Bente, 95, of Postville, Iowa died on Thursday, January 5, 2017 at Good Samaritan in West Union, Iowa. Florence Amelia Marie, daughter of Albert and Frieda (Funk) Doeppke was born on July 23, 1921 on the family farm near Elkader, Iowa in Read Township. She was baptized and confirmed at the Zion Lutheran Church in Clayton Center, Iowa. Florence received her education in the country school near Clayton Center, where she graduated from the eighth grade. Florence was united in marriage with Glenn Frederick Bente on December 6, 1941 by Rev. Dorris Flesner at Zion Lutheran Church, Clayton Center, Iowa. To this union their son, Glen Richard Bente was born on the Fred Bente farm. In 1949, Glenn and Florence moved to Wagner Township where they purchased a twenty acre farm and rented the Albert Doeppke farm. In 1950 they moved to Grand Meadow Township near Gunder. Together they farmed and milked cows for twenty-seven years. On February 2, 1977 they moved to their home in Postville, Iowa Florence belonged to the local Women’s Neighborhood, Home Garden Club and was a member of the St. Paul Church in Postville, Iowa. Florence and Glenn F. loved listening and dancing to polka and big band music. They enjoyed working at Dreamland Ballroom in Postville for twenty-one years. She loved spending time with family and friends and taking pictures. She liked to crochet pillowcases and do scrapbooking. She also worked at the Turkey Plant for five years. Florence is survives by her daughter-in-law, Rita Bente of Postville; granddaughter, Annette (Chad) Davis of Luana; grandson, Richard (Heather) Bente of Postville; three great-grandchildren, Ashley Bente, Kelsi Davis and Myah Davis; sister-in-law, Kate Bente of Elkader, Iowa; and nurmerous nieces and nephews. Florence was preceded in death by her husband, Glenn F. on May 4, 1995; son, Glen R. on December 5, 1994; grandson, Greg Morris Bente on May 1, 1977; brother and sisters-in-law, Gerald and Eunice Doeppke, Harry and Marie Mueller and Lloyd Bente; sisters and brothers-in-law, Dorothy and John Bossard and Ellen and Clarence Zurcher. A graveside service will be held at Postville Cemetery, Postville, Iowa at a later date. Obituary & photo published by Schutte-Grau Funeral Home and Cremation Service, Postville, Iowa

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Florence Marie Amelia Doeppke Bente's memorial is located at: Postville Cemetery, Clayton County, USA.
When did Florence Marie Amelia Doeppke Bente death?
Florence Marie Amelia Doeppke Bente death on 5 Jan 2017 in West Union, Fayette County, Iowa, USA
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Latitude: 43.0811081
Longitude: -91.5655594

Family Members:

Parent

Albert Otto Ferdinand Doeppke

(1888 - 1979)

Frieda Christine Funk Doeppke

(1895 - 1964)

Spouse

Glenn Frederick Bente

(1920 - 1995)

Siblings

Gerald Carl Julius Doeppke

(1918 - 1997)

Ellen Erna Lorna Doeppke Zurcher

(1922 - 2000)

Children

Glen R. Bente

(1946 - 1994)

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Nearby Cemetories:

1. Postville Cemetery
Clayton County, USA
Coordinate: 43.0811081, -91.5655594

2. Minert Cemetery
Postville, Allamakee County, USA
Coordinate: 43.1161003, -91.5488968

3. Grand Meadow Cemetery
Luana, Clayton County, USA
Coordinate: 43.0628014, -91.5081024

4. Hardin Cemetery
Allamakee County, USA
Coordinate: 43.0889015, -91.4863968

5. Oak Hill Cemetery
Bloomfield Township, Winneshiek County, USA
Coordinate: 43.1324997, -91.6294022

6. Luana Cemetery
Luana, Clayton County, USA
Coordinate: 43.0602989, -91.4682999

7. Fry Family Cemetery
Farmersburg, Clayton County, USA
Coordinate: 43.0152530, -91.5182350

8. Smith Cemetery
Allamakee County, USA
Coordinate: 43.1539001, -91.5267029

9. Saint John Lutheran Cemetery
Luana, Clayton County, USA
Coordinate: 43.0628000, -91.4546000

10. East Clermont Lutheran Church Cemetery
Grand Meadow Township, Clayton County, USA
Coordinate: 42.9969406, -91.5916672

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

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

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

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

15. Cleveland Cemetery
Postville, Allamakee County, USA
Coordinate: 43.1631000, -91.4930000

16. Saint Peters Catholic Cemetery
Clermont, Fayette County, USA
Coordinate: 43.0003014, -91.6438980

17. Gods Acres Cemetery
Clermont, Fayette County, USA
Coordinate: 42.9925003, -91.6496964

18. Eno Cemetery
Wagner Township, Clayton County, USA
Coordinate: 42.9930992, -91.4693985

19. Marion Lutheran Cemetery
Gunder, Clayton County, USA
Coordinate: 42.9708290, -91.5127792

20. Frankville Cemetery
Frankville, Winneshiek County, USA
Coordinate: 43.1910000, -91.6210000

21. Bethlehem Presbyterian Church Cemetery
Postville, Allamakee County, USA
Coordinate: 43.1971000, -91.5402000

22. Pioneer Cemetery
Monona, Clayton County, USA
Coordinate: 43.0149994, -91.4274979

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

24. Bailey Plot
Volney, Allamakee County, USA
Coordinate: 43.1499799, -91.4168047