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Gene M. Farmer

Birth	:	26 Jul 1928 Marshall County, Iowa, USA
Death	:	29 Mar 2010 Ames, Story County, Iowa, USA
Burial	:	West Lawn Cemetery, Canton, Stark County, USA
Coordinate	:	40.8046640, -81.3948940
Description	:	* IN LOVING MEMORY OF * Gene M. Farmer was born on Thursday; July 26, 1928. He was the son of Lester and Veda (Crookshank) Farmer in Marshall County, Iowa. Gene was raised on a farm near Eldora and also lived in Poseyville and Hughes Crossing. He attended country school until the 8th grade, and then began attending Eldora High School. In 1949, Gene and Alice Akers were united in marriage and the couple moved to Eldora. That same year, Gene began working for Maltby's Blacksmith Shop and worked there for 5 years, purchasing it with his brother and renaming... Read More	* IN LOVING MEMORY OF * Gene M. Farmer was born on Thursday; July 26, 1928. He was the son of Lester and Veda (Crookshank) Farmer in Marshall County, Iowa. Gene was raised on a farm near Eldora and also lived in Poseyville and Hughes Crossing. He attended country school until the 8th grade, and then began attending Eldora High School. In 1949, Gene and Alice Akers were united in marriage and the couple moved to Eldora. That same year, Gene began working for Maltby's Blacksmith Shop and worked there for 5 years, purchasing it with his brother and renaming it Farmer Brothers Welding and Manufacturing Shop. They ran the business together for over 40 years. Alice passed away March 21, 1978. Gene then met Zella Reagan and the two were married in April of 1979. She preceded him in death in 2005. Gene married Margaret Granzow on February 10, 2007 in Eldora, where the couple lived together. Gene was a member of many organizations including the United Methodist Church of Eldora, member and past president of the Pine Lake Wildlife Club, the Pine Ridge Rifle Club, the Heritage Arms Society, the American Trapshooting Association, President of the Dorothy's Senior Center, board member and curator for the Hardin County Historical Society and a 50 year member of the Masons. He was an avid gun collector and trader for almost 50 years. Gene enjoyed hunting, fishing, gun trading and collecting, playing bridge and was a local history expert for over 40 years. He also enjoyed making homemade ice cream for the members of the Hardin Co. Historical Society. Most of all, Gene enjoyed spending time with his family and friends and will be missed by all who knew him. Gene M. Farmer, age 81, passed away on Monday; March 29, 2010 at the Mary Greeley Medical Center in Ames; Story County, Iowa. Those left to mourn his passing are: His wife Margaret of Eldora; children Cynthia Mayer (Lyle Russell) of Marshalltown, Larry (Janice) Farmer of Hendersonville, NC, John (Bea) Farmer of Eldora, Tom (Erin) Farmer of Knoxville, TN and Jerry's long time companion Carol Maxfield of Marshalltown; step-children Bonnie Granzow (Jeff Johnson), Peggy (Randy) Munson, Jerry (Pam) Granzow and Rick (Kelley) Granzow; numerous grandchildren & great-grandchildren; sister Mary Cain and sisters-in-law Lucille and Arlis Farmer; aunt Viola Collins. Gene was preceded in death by his parents; first wife Alice; second wife Zella; sons Jerry & David Farmer; brothers Jim, Bob and Ray Farmer. May they rest in peace. Visitation will be from: 5:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. on Friday; April 2, 2010 at the Creps~Abels Funeral Home in Eldora; Hardin County, Iowa. Funeral services will begin at: 1:30 p.m. on Saturday; April 3, 2010 at the Eldora United Methodist Church in Eldora, Iowa with Pastor Richard Boatman officiating. Interment will be at the Eldora City Cemetery in Eldora, Iowa. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Pine Lake Wildlife Club, the Hardin County Historical Society or the United Methodist Church of Eldora. The Creps-Abels Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.

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Where is Gene M. Farmer's memorial?
Gene M. Farmer's memorial is located at: West Lawn Cemetery, Canton, Stark County, USA.
When did Gene M. Farmer death?
Gene M. Farmer death on 29 Mar 2010 in Ames, Story County, Iowa, USA
Where are the coordinates of the Gene M. Farmer's memorial?
Latitude: 40.8046640
Longitude: -81.3948940

Family Members:

Parent

Lester Dean Farmer

(1896 - 1972)

Veda O. Crookshank Farmer

(1898 - 1984)

Spouse

Alice P Akers Farmer

(1927 - 1978)

Zella M Flett Farmer

(1925 - 2005)

Margaret Ruth Klettke Granzow Farmer

(1926 - 2018)

Siblings

Robert Benjamin Farmer

(1921 - 1997)

Dorothy Elizabeth Farmer

(1924 - 1924)

Children

David Martin Farmer

(1960 - 1960)

Flowers:

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