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George R. Etzel

Birth	:	6 Jun 1931 Lafayette, Linn County, Iowa, USA
Death	:	28 Aug 2019 Cedar Rapids, Linn County, Iowa, USA
Burial	:	Lafayette Cemetery, Alburnett, Linn County, USA
Coordinate	:	42.1457780, -91.6765840
Description	:	George R. Etzel, 88, of Cedar Rapids, Iowa, passed away Wednesday, August 28, 2019, at Mercy Hallmar, Cedar Rapids. A graveside service will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Saturday, August 31, 2019, at Lafayette Cemetery in rural Alburnett. Arrangements by Murdoch Funeral Home & Cremation Service, Marion. George was born on the Etzel family farm, near Lafayette, Iowa, on June 6, 1931, in the same room where his father and all of his siblings were born. George attended and graduated from Alburnett High School. He continued his education at Coe College in Cedar Rapids. Read More	George R. Etzel, 88, of Cedar Rapids, Iowa, passed away Wednesday, August 28, 2019, at Mercy Hallmar, Cedar Rapids. A graveside service will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Saturday, August 31, 2019, at Lafayette Cemetery in rural Alburnett. Arrangements by Murdoch Funeral Home & Cremation Service, Marion. George was born on the Etzel family farm, near Lafayette, Iowa, on June 6, 1931, in the same room where his father and all of his siblings were born. George attended and graduated from Alburnett High School. He continued his education at Coe College in Cedar Rapids. After high school, George served honorably in the United States Army from 1951 to 1953, during the Korean War. After being wounded in the war, he spent 362 days in Hot Springs, Arkansas Hospital recovering. For his actions in the Korean War, George was awarded the Purple Heart. He retired from the Army in October of 1953. George then worked at Tait & Wagner Real Estate Co. in Cedar Rapids until he left to pursue his passion in farming. He farmed up until the Etzel family donated their family farm of Sugar Grove to Indian Creek Nature Center in 2016. George enjoyed many hobbies. He enjoyed the arts, researching presidents and he had a passion for reading that compared to no other. Often times he would be reading up to four different books at any given time. His famous saying was, “Taking a book away from me is like taking my right arm”. George also loved his animals. His cats always received treatment like they were kings. George always loved sharing stories of his beloved Canadian Geese, Elizabeth and Taylor. George’s passion was farming and he loved the land he was raised on. Harvest was always a special time for George. One of the highlights was the home cooked meals that were made by his mom and later his sister, Bert. George was preceded in death by his grandparents, Henry Etzel and Sara Maier Etzel, Gus and Alice Johnson; parents, Ernest and Ina (Johnson) Etzel; brother, Harold; and sisters, Geraldine, Esther, and Bertha. Murdoch Funeral Homes

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Where is George R. Etzel's memorial?
George R. Etzel's memorial is located at: Lafayette Cemetery, Alburnett, Linn County, USA.
When did George R. Etzel death?
George R. Etzel death on 28 Aug 2019 in Cedar Rapids, Linn County, Iowa, USA
Where are the coordinates of the George R. Etzel's memorial?
Latitude: 42.1457780
Longitude: -91.6765840

Family Members:

Parent

Ernest H Etzel

(1896 - 1976)

Ina R Johnson Etzel

(1899 - 1999)

Siblings

Harold Edwin Etzel

(1923 - 2005)

Esther Brown

(1926 - 2003)

Bertha Mae Etzel

(1928 - 2016)

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Nearby Cemetories:

1. Lafayette Cemetery
Alburnett, Linn County, USA
Coordinate: 42.1457780, -91.6765840

2. Oliphant Cemetery
Linn County, USA
Coordinate: 42.1335983, -91.7238998

3. Dunkard Cemetery
Midway, Linn County, USA
Coordinate: 42.1046982, -91.6971970

4. Alice Cemetery
Alice, Linn County, USA
Coordinate: 42.1974900, -91.6950000

5. Ashlock Cemetery
Center Point, Linn County, USA
Coordinate: 42.1414500, -91.7486000

6. Squires-Oliphant Cemetery
Linn County, USA
Coordinate: 42.1250000, -91.7455978

7. Greens Grove Cemetery
Washington Township, Linn County, USA
Coordinate: 42.1452700, -91.7581100

8. Robins Cemetery
Robins, Linn County, USA
Coordinate: 42.0630989, -91.6575012

9. Morrison Cemetery
Hiawatha, Linn County, USA
Coordinate: 42.0581017, -91.7305984

10. Center Point Cemetery
Center Point, Linn County, USA
Coordinate: 42.1966600, -91.7908900

11. Blodgett Cemetery
Central City, Linn County, USA
Coordinate: 42.2125015, -91.5774994

12. Prairie Chapel Cemetery
Linn County, USA
Coordinate: 42.1070980, -91.5503170

13. Linn County Home Cemetery
Marion, Linn County, USA
Coordinate: 42.0910030, -91.5594740

14. Pleasant Ridge Cemetery
Cedar Rapids, Linn County, USA
Coordinate: 42.1307983, -91.8146973

15. West Prairie Cemetery
Troy Mills, Linn County, USA
Coordinate: 42.2492500, -91.6269000

16. Buffalo Cemetery
Hiawatha, Linn County, USA
Coordinate: 42.0373400, -91.7006900

17. Shiloh Cemetery
Hiawatha, Linn County, USA
Coordinate: 42.0354996, -91.6698990

18. Mount Clark Cemetery
Central City, Linn County, USA
Coordinate: 42.1968994, -91.5369034

19. Palo Cemetery
Palo, Linn County, USA
Coordinate: 42.0606003, -91.7893982

20. Dickenson Cemetery
Palo, Linn County, USA
Coordinate: 42.0741997, -91.8086014

21. Strawn Cemetery
Linn County, USA
Coordinate: 42.0971985, -91.8289032

22. Cedar Memorial Park
Cedar Rapids, Linn County, USA
Coordinate: 42.0224991, -91.6335983

23. McBroom Cemetery
Benton County, USA
Coordinate: 42.1549988, -91.8480988

24. Christ Episcopal Columbarium
Linn County, USA
Coordinate: 42.0195500, -91.6352500