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George Herman Schipper

Birth	:	7 Apr 1922 Lyon County, Iowa, USA
Death	:	12 Jun 2016 George, Lyon County, Iowa, USA
Burial	:	Evergreen Cemetery, George, Lyon County, USA
Coordinate	:	43.3394012, -96.0164032
Description	:	George Schipper, age 94 of George, IA died Sunday, June 12, 2016 at the Good Samaritan Society Care Center in George, IA. A memorial service will be 10:30 a.m., Saturday, June 18th at Hope Reformed Church near George, IA, with Rev. Al Honken officiating. Visitation will be Friday, June 17th from 4:00 to 7:00 p.m. with the family present from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. at Jurrens Funeral Home of George. The Schipper family and those able to attend will gather at Jurrens Funeral Home... Read More	George Schipper, age 94 of George, IA died Sunday, June 12, 2016 at the Good Samaritan Society Care Center in George, IA. A memorial service will be 10:30 a.m., Saturday, June 18th at Hope Reformed Church near George, IA, with Rev. Al Honken officiating. Visitation will be Friday, June 17th from 4:00 to 7:00 p.m. with the family present from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. at Jurrens Funeral Home of George. The Schipper family and those able to attend will gather at Jurrens Funeral Home Saturday morning and process to Evergreen Lawn Cemetery at 9:00 a.m. for the graveside services. George Herman Schipper was born April 7, 1922 at State Line Ebenezer Presbyterian Church, near Rock Rapids, Iowa, the son of Rev. Harm and Lucy (Dirks) Schipper. He was raised in the Reading, MN, Rushmore, MN and Allendorf, IA areas, attending county school in Allendorf, IA. From 1942 thru 1945, he served with the 96th Infantry Division, in the Pacific Theater of Operation, including the Philippines Island, Leyete & Okaninawa Islands. He was awarded a Purple Heart Medal for injuries received and was honorably discharged from the US Army in November 1945. George was married on May 4, 1948 to Anna Marie Frick. Six children were blessed to this union. George and his family lived in Ocheyedan, IA from 1948 until they moved to George, IA in 1967. George & Anna lived in Brighton, CO for 7 months until Anna’s passing in May 2009. From May 2009 until June 2010, George lived in an assisted living facility in Sergeant Bluff, IA. He then became a resident of Good Samaritan Center in George, IA. While living in Ocheyedan, IA George was an electrician and he was a Boys Scout Cub Master. While living in George, IA, George was an electrician for Siebring Electric and worked at Sudengas as Maintenance Electrician. George was also a member of the Fire Dept and served as Fire Chief for both Ocheyedan and George, IA George was a member of Hope Reformed Church in George, IA active as Sunday School Supt and a member of the Men’s Double Quartet. George was a proud member of the American Legion for 70 years. This past Memorial Day members of the American Legion provided him with special VIP treatment and he was honored to receive his 70 year certificate and pin, which fulfilled his dream. He enjoyed music, repairing and tinkering with tools, puzzles and playing pranks. ‘George from George’ was a long-standing participant in area parades. He enjoyed creating cleaver ideas for the parades and providing music. Left to cherish his memory are five children, Mary (Larry) Louscher, of Brighton, CO, Mark (Joni) Schipper of Moville, IA, Marcia Schipper, of Brighton, CO, Merlyn (Gloria) Schipper of Vacaville, CA and Marlene (Craig) Schmidt of Sergeant Bluff, IA; six grandchildren, four step-grandchildren; eight great grandchildren; and several other extended family members. He was preceded in death by his wife of 61 years, Anna on May 16, 2009; parents Rev Harm & Lucy Schipper, his son, Marvin Schipper ; sisters Ann Reiter and Pearl Schipper and brother Cal Schipper. Blessed be his memory

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George Herman Schipper's memorial is located at: Evergreen Cemetery, George, Lyon County, USA.
When did George Herman Schipper death?
George Herman Schipper death on 12 Jun 2016 in George, Lyon County, Iowa, USA
Where are the coordinates of the George Herman Schipper's memorial?
Latitude: 43.3394012
Longitude: -96.0164032

Family Members:

Parent

Rev Harm George Schipper

(1885 - 1937)

Spouse

Anna Marie Frick Schipper

(1929 - 2009)

Siblings

Children

Marvin George Schipper

(1950 - 1993)

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Nearby Cemetories:

1. Evergreen Cemetery
George, Lyon County, USA
Coordinate: 43.3394012, -96.0164032

2. Hope Reformed Church Cemetery
George, Lyon County, USA
Coordinate: 43.3296127, -96.0392609

3. First Presbyterian Church Cemetery
George, Lyon County, USA
Coordinate: 43.3160591, -95.9707260

4. First Baptist Church Cemetery
George, Lyon County, USA
Coordinate: 43.3755000, -95.9780000

5. Zoar Presbyterian Church Cemetery
Lyon County, USA
Coordinate: 43.3593864, -95.8996582

6. Zion Lutheran Cemetery
George, Lyon County, USA
Coordinate: 43.3306007, -95.8902969

7. Zion Cemetery
Lyon County, USA
Coordinate: 43.4324989, -95.9969025

8. Grant Township Cemetery
Lyon County, USA
Coordinate: 43.3903008, -95.8989029

9. Saint John Cemetery
Boyden, Sioux County, USA
Coordinate: 43.2294006, -96.0152969

10. Quaker Cemetery
George, Lyon County, USA
Coordinate: 43.2872900, -95.8706700

11. Greenwood Cemetery
Matlock, Sioux County, USA
Coordinate: 43.2308006, -95.9405975

12. Bethel Reformed Cemetery
Lyon County, USA
Coordinate: 43.4621086, -95.9978027

13. Garfield Township Cemetery
Lyon County, USA
Coordinate: 43.2689018, -96.1572037

14. Saint Paul Lutheran Cemetery
Hull, Sioux County, USA
Coordinate: 43.2282000, -96.0985000

15. Riverview Cemetery
Rock Rapids, Lyon County, USA
Coordinate: 43.4127998, -96.1643982

16. Sheridan Township Cemetery
Boyden, Sioux County, USA
Coordinate: 43.2047005, -96.0208969

17. Holy Name Cemetery
Rock Rapids, Lyon County, USA
Coordinate: 43.4183006, -96.1864014

18. Pleasant View Cemetery
Little Rock, Lyon County, USA
Coordinate: 43.4445686, -95.8757553

19. Apostolic Christian Faith Cemetery
Rock Rapids, Lyon County, USA
Coordinate: 43.4207918, -96.1854804

20. Saint Marys Cemetery
Ashton, Osceola County, USA
Coordinate: 43.3156013, -95.8032990

21. Gilman Cemetery
Ashton, Osceola County, USA
Coordinate: 43.3139000, -95.8032990

22. Hope Church Cemetery
Sibley, Osceola County, USA
Coordinate: 43.4193000, -95.8200000

23. Saint Joseph Cemetery
Hull, Sioux County, USA
Coordinate: 43.1916080, -96.1273510

24. Hope Cemetery
Hull, Sioux County, USA
Coordinate: 43.1939011, -96.1483002