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Gerald Arthur Schacht

Birth	:	13 Jun 1932 Cresco, Howard County, Iowa, USA
Death	:	25 May 2016 Decorah, Winneshiek County, Iowa, USA
Burial	:	Pleasant Hill Cemetery, Lime Springs, Howard County, USA
Coordinate	:	43.4502983, -92.2671967
Description	:	Gerald A. Schacht age 83 of Decorah, IA passed away Wednesday May 25, 2016 at his home. Memorial services will be held 11AM Tuesday May 31, 2016 at the Decorah Lutheran Church in Decorah, IA with Pastor Dave Sorenson officiating. Burial will take place in the Pleasant Hill Cemetery in Lime Springs IA at a later date. Gerald Arthur Schacht was born June 13, 1932 in Cresco, Iowa to Arthur and Hilda (Wilken) Schacht. He was baptized and confirmed at Immanuel Lutheran Church in Cresco. During high school he worked for his dad at Schacht Motor Company. ... Read More	Gerald A. Schacht age 83 of Decorah, IA passed away Wednesday May 25, 2016 at his home. Memorial services will be held 11AM Tuesday May 31, 2016 at the Decorah Lutheran Church in Decorah, IA with Pastor Dave Sorenson officiating. Burial will take place in the Pleasant Hill Cemetery in Lime Springs IA at a later date. Gerald Arthur Schacht was born June 13, 1932 in Cresco, Iowa to Arthur and Hilda (Wilken) Schacht. He was baptized and confirmed at Immanuel Lutheran Church in Cresco. During high school he worked for his dad at Schacht Motor Company. He graduated from Cresco High School in 1951. Jerry worked for Rath Packing Company in Waterloo, Iowa before joining the marine Corp in August of 1952. He was in the Marine Corp during the Korean War and was stationed at Cherry Point, North Carolina until he was honorably discharged in August of 1955. On October 30, 1955 he married Dorothy Anderson at First Lutheran Church in Sioux Rapids, Iowa. They resided in Decorah, Iowa. Jerry worked at MacMaster's Ford Garage from 1955 to 1966 and later opened Jerry's Body Shop at 102 E Broadway in Decorah. In 1996 he was forced to move his business to Highway 9 East which is currently operated by his son Duane. Jerry had numerous hobbies. He was involved in stock car racing in the mid 60's and had a successful run with his 55 Ford #57. He loved 4-wheeling at "The Valley" with family and friends. He also enjoyed vacationing in Colorado, canoeing and camping. Jerry adored his grandchildren and spent much of his time taking them to gun shows, helping them restore bikes and playing dominoes with them. Jerry loved animals and had several horses and labs throughout the years. Duke was his last and most faithful lab. In his later years he spent the majority of his time restoring military jeeps. He was an avid collector of everything and a seller of nothing! A list of his survivors can be read in his full obituary at the Hindt Funeral Home site. He was preceded in death by his wife Dorothy on April 5, 1992, parents Arthur Henry Schacht in October of 1969 and Hilda (Wilken) Schacht in October of 1989 and granddaughter Brittany Johnson Schacht in February of 1984. Photo and obituary was published by Hindt Funeral Home .

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Where is Gerald Arthur Schacht's memorial?
Gerald Arthur Schacht's memorial is located at: Pleasant Hill Cemetery, Lime Springs, Howard County, USA.
When did Gerald Arthur Schacht death?
Gerald Arthur Schacht death on 25 May 2016 in Decorah, Winneshiek County, Iowa, USA
Where are the coordinates of the Gerald Arthur Schacht's memorial?
Latitude: 43.4502983
Longitude: -92.2671967

Family Members:

Parent

Arthur Henry Schacht

(1901 - 1969)

Hilda Wilken Schacht

(1902 - 1989)

Spouse

Dorothy F Schacht

(1933 - 1992)

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Coordinate: 43.4502983, -92.2671967

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16. Saratoga Township Cemetery
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18. Greenleafton South Cemetery
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