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Gerhardt Henry Gerdes

Birth	:	12 Oct 1880 Richland Township, Jones County, Iowa, USA
Death	:	17 Sep 1937 Monticello, Jones County, Iowa, USA
Burial	:	Oakwood Cemetery, Monticello, Jones County, USA
Coordinate	:	42.2322006, -91.1761017
Plot	:	Lot #572
Description	:	SOURCE: MONTICELLO EXPRESS...PAGE 7....SEPTEMBER 23, 1937 DIES SUDDENLY G.H. Gerdes died very suddenly at his hone in this township at about three o'clock on Friday morning, from a heart attack. He had not been in good health for some time but his death came unexpectedly. Gerhard H. Gerdes was born near Langworthy on October 12, 1880, and therefore lacked a few days of being 57 years of age. He was a son of Mr. and Mrs. Ricklef Gerdes. On February 24, 1909, he was united in marriage to Miss Minnie Poppe, of... Read More	SOURCE: MONTICELLO EXPRESS...PAGE 7....SEPTEMBER 23, 1937 DIES SUDDENLY G.H. Gerdes died very suddenly at his hone in this township at about three o'clock on Friday morning, from a heart attack. He had not been in good health for some time but his death came unexpectedly. Gerhard H. Gerdes was born near Langworthy on October 12, 1880, and therefore lacked a few days of being 57 years of age. He was a son of Mr. and Mrs. Ricklef Gerdes. On February 24, 1909, he was united in marriage to Miss Minnie Poppe, of this township. They resided in Scotch Grove for a time but for several years they had lived upon the farm in this township where he passed away. He was a member of St. Matthew's Lutheran church in Monticello and was a true Christian man. He was well and favorably known by a large circle of friends and was a successful breeder of purebred Poland China hogs. He was public spirited and had served as a director of the Farmers mutual creamery of Monticello and also on the board of directors of the Jones county farm bureau and as a member of the school board. He was fair in all his dealings and will be sadly missed in the community where he lived. He is survived by his widow and four children. Mrs. Fred Rieniets of Lovell Township, Lorna of Chicago, and Paul and Lois at home. His funeral which was very largely attended was held from his home at one o'clock on Monday afternoon and from St. Matthew's Lutheran church in Monticello at 1:30, the services being conducted by Rev. H.L. Adix. Burial was in Oakwood cemetery.

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Gerhardt Henry Gerdes death on 17 Sep 1937 in Monticello, Jones County, Iowa, USA
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Latitude: 42.2322006
Longitude: -91.1761017

Family Members:

Parent

Spouse

Wilhelmina Poppe Gerdes

(1882 - 1961)

Siblings

Ann Katherine Gerdes Eilers

(1891 - 1977)

Louise Mathilde Gerdes Mucke

(1902 - 1987)

Children

Katheryn M Gerdes Rieniets

(1913 - 1986)

Paul Gerhard Gerdes

(1919 - 2005)

Lois Gertrude Gerdes Mowrey

(1921 - 2001)

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Nearby Cemetories:

1. Oakwood Cemetery
Monticello, Jones County, USA
Coordinate: 42.2322006, -91.1761017

2. Grand Street Cemetery
Monticello, Jones County, USA
Coordinate: 42.2369690, -91.1922590

3. Chestnut Street Cemetery
Monticello, Jones County, USA
Coordinate: 42.2382940, -91.1924700

4. East Monticello Cemetery
East Monticello, Jones County, USA
Coordinate: 42.2597200, -91.1610000

5. Sacred Heart Cemetery
Monticello, Jones County, USA
Coordinate: 42.2606010, -91.1905975

6. Saint John's Evangelical Lutheran Cemetery
Monticello, Jones County, USA
Coordinate: 42.2079200, -91.1420500

7. Kiburz Cemetery
Jones County, USA
Coordinate: 42.1758003, -91.1513977

8. Zimmerman Cemetery
Jones County, USA
Coordinate: 42.1758003, -91.1496964

9. Langworthy Cemetery
Langworthy, Jones County, USA
Coordinate: 42.1878014, -91.2380981

10. Bowens Prairie Cemetery
Jones County, USA
Coordinate: 42.2821999, -91.1153030

11. Wayne Zion Cemetery
Jones County, USA
Coordinate: 42.1650009, -91.1825027

12. Four Horn Cemetery
Scotch Grove, Jones County, USA
Coordinate: 42.1594009, -91.1307983

13. Sand Springs Cemetery
Delaware County, USA
Coordinate: 42.3191986, -91.1706009

14. Castle Grove Baptist Cemetery
Jones County, USA
Coordinate: 42.2670100, -91.2936100

15. Edinburg Cemetery
Jones County, USA
Coordinate: 42.1342010, -91.1374969

16. Amber Cemetery
Jones County, USA
Coordinate: 42.1300011, -91.1781006

17. Prairie Hill Cemetery
Monticello, Jones County, USA
Coordinate: 42.2383003, -91.3193970

18. Scotch Grove Cemetery
Jones County, USA
Coordinate: 42.1657982, -91.0635986

19. Livingston Cemetery
Hopkinton, Delaware County, USA
Coordinate: 42.3278008, -91.2438965

20. Immaculate Conception Cemetery
Jones County, USA
Coordinate: 42.2824670, -91.3100540

21. Midland Cemetery
Jones County, USA
Coordinate: 42.1213989, -91.2022018

22. Cass Cemetery
Jones County, USA
Coordinate: 42.1684500, -91.3102700

23. Hopkinton Cemetery
Hopkinton, Delaware County, USA
Coordinate: 42.3425000, -91.2405000

24. Grove Creek Cemetery
Delaware County, USA
Coordinate: 42.3013992, -91.3146973