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Frank John Trenkamp

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Birth	:	17 Jan 1917 Preston, Jackson County, Iowa, USA
Death	:	12 Nov 2013 Maquoketa, Jackson County, Iowa, USA
Burial	:	Saint Josephs Catholic Cemetery, Preston, Jackson County, USA
Coordinate	:	42.0479680, -90.3764730
Inscription	:	MARRIED SEPT. 30,1943 PARENTS OF ROGER, DENNIS, DWAIN, CAROL, RANDY, PEGGY & PATRICK
Description	:	Frank John Trenkamp was loyal, honest, loving and giving to his family, community and country. At the age of 96 he went to be with the Lord on Tuesday, November 12, 2013, at the Jackson County Regional Health Center, Maquoketa, Iowa. Frank was born January 17, 1917, in Preston, the son of Henry and Christina (Banowetz) Trenkamp. He attended the Sugar Creek Country School. From 1941 to 1946 he served his country in the 34th Red Bull Division, 168th Infantry, Company G – United States Army. Frank was a Purple Heart recipient in 1944. He served in Ireland, Scotland,... Read More	Frank John Trenkamp was loyal, honest, loving and giving to his family, community and country. At the age of 96 he went to be with the Lord on Tuesday, November 12, 2013, at the Jackson County Regional Health Center, Maquoketa, Iowa. Frank was born January 17, 1917, in Preston, the son of Henry and Christina (Banowetz) Trenkamp. He attended the Sugar Creek Country School. From 1941 to 1946 he served his country in the 34th Red Bull Division, 168th Infantry, Company G – United States Army. Frank was a Purple Heart recipient in 1944. He served in Ireland, Scotland, Africa, Italy and France. After returning home, Frank married Lillian Michel on September 30, 1947, in Springbrook, Iowa. They celebrated almost forty years of marriage and enjoyed traveling, including trips to The Holy Land and China. Lillian passed away on February 26, 1987. Frank owned and operated the F. J. Trenkamp Quarry from 1946 until his retirement in 1980. He enjoyed woodworking and was a member of St. Joseph's Catholic Church, the Preston American Legion, AMVETS, Preston Telephone Board, Preston School Board and the Preston Volunteer Fire Department. Frank is lovingly remembered by four sons, Roger (Sherry) Trenkamp, Dwain (Judi) Trenkamp, Randy (Bobbie) Trenkamp of Hannabal and Patrick "Oats" (Peggy) Trenkamp; one daughter, Peggy (Brian) Schaefer; eighteen grandchildren; five great- grandchildren; one great-great-grandson; one sister, Margaret Roling and four brothers, Bernard Trenkamp, Edward (Lillian) Trenkamp, Leo Trenkamp of Preston and Ray (Velma) Trenkamp. Frank is preceded in death by his wife, Lillian; one daughter, Carol; one son, Dennis Trenkamp; a daughter in-law, Linda Trenkamp; seven brothers, Henry, Joseph, John "Jack, August, Angel, Bill and Jim; six sisters, Eva Knudsen, Kate Henningsen, Caroline Empen, Marie Feller, Wilhemina Feller and Teresa Bachman and his parents. A Funeral Mass will be held 10:00 a.m. Saturday, November 16, 2013 at St. Joseph Catholic Church, Preston with Father Don Hertges as celebrant. Burial will take place in St. Joseph's Catholic Cemetery with full military rites accorded by the Preston American Legion. Visitation will be held 4:00 – 7:00 p.m. Friday, November 15, 2013 at the Church and one hour prior to the Mass. Thanks to contributors, DMD, for links to his parents and rootsminder, for link to his wife.

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Frank John Trenkamp's memorial is located at: Saint Josephs Catholic Cemetery, Preston, Jackson County, USA.
When did Frank John Trenkamp death?
Frank John Trenkamp death on 12 Nov 2013 in Maquoketa, Jackson County, Iowa, USA
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Latitude: 42.0479680
Longitude: -90.3764730

Family Members:

Parent

Henry Herman Trenkamp

(1881 - 1972)

Christine Banowetz Trenkamp

(1885 - 1977)

Spouse

Lillian G. Trenkamp

(1924 - 1987)

Siblings

Catherine Elizabeth “Katie” Trenkamp Henningsen

(1909 - 2005)

Eva Marie Trenkamp Knudsen

(1910 - 2002)

(unknow - unknow)

Joseph W “Joe” Trenkamp

(1914 - 2008)

Bernard P. Trenkamp

(1915 - 2014)

Edward J. “Ed” Trenkamp

(1921 - 2020)

Henry R “Hank” Trenkamp

(1922 - 2008)

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Nearby Cemetories:

1. Saint Josephs Catholic Cemetery
Preston, Jackson County, USA
Coordinate: 42.0479680, -90.3764730

2. Preston Cemetery
Preston, Jackson County, USA
Coordinate: 42.0477000, -90.3751000

3. Farley Cemetery
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4. Old Van Buren Cemetery
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7. Watts Farm Cemetery
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Coordinate: 42.0706000, -90.3252000

8. Miles Cemetery
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Coordinate: 42.0485000, -90.3107000

9. Buckeye Cemetery
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Coordinate: 42.0910988, -90.3443985

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12. Summer Hill Cemetery
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Coordinate: 42.0556000, -90.4629000

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Coordinate: 42.1000216, -90.4417974

14. Saint Joseph Cemetery
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Coordinate: 42.0158100, -90.4688100

15. Fairview Cemetery
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Coordinate: 42.0992012, -90.2863998

16. McClure Cemetery
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Coordinate: 41.9888992, -90.4669037

17. Gohlmann Cemetery
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Coordinate: 41.9674988, -90.4321976

18. Hickory Hill Cemetery
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Coordinate: 41.9673000, -90.4323000

19. Saint Mary's Family Cemetery
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Coordinate: 41.9645300, -90.3282000

20. Glahn Cemetery
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Coordinate: 41.9573950, -90.4078730

21. Teeds Grove Cemetery
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Coordinate: 42.0031013, -90.2621994

22. Sterling Cemetery
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Coordinate: 42.0766983, -90.2528000

23. Reeseville Cemetery
Green Island, Jackson County, USA
Coordinate: 42.1293983, -90.3016968

24. Assumption Catholic Cemetery
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Coordinate: 41.9668000, -90.4695000