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Gilbert H “Gib” Schoenbohm

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Birth	:	20 Feb 1922 Cass County, Iowa, USA
Death	:	2 Oct 2017 Atlantic, Cass County, Iowa, USA
Burial	:	Congregational Cemetery, Margaree Centre, Inverness County, Canada
Coordinate	:	46.3473200, -60.9983400
Plot	:	Row 17
Description	:	Gilbert H. "Gib" Schoenbohm, 95, of Atlantic, formerly of Wiota, passed away October 2, 2017, at Heritage House. Gilbert was born Feb. 20, 1922, on the family farm north of Cumberland, the son of Hajo Bernard and Elise (Ihnen) Schoenbohm. He attended rural school near Cumberland and graduated from Cumberland High School with the Class of 1940. During school he helped on the family farm and worked as a hired hand for several area farmers. On March 16, 1940, he was united in marriage to Helen Spies in Maryville, Mo. and to this union four children were born, Harold, Sandra, Nedra,... Read More	Gilbert H. "Gib" Schoenbohm, 95, of Atlantic, formerly of Wiota, passed away October 2, 2017, at Heritage House. Gilbert was born Feb. 20, 1922, on the family farm north of Cumberland, the son of Hajo Bernard and Elise (Ihnen) Schoenbohm. He attended rural school near Cumberland and graduated from Cumberland High School with the Class of 1940. During school he helped on the family farm and worked as a hired hand for several area farmers. On March 16, 1940, he was united in marriage to Helen Spies in Maryville, Mo. and to this union four children were born, Harold, Sandra, Nedra, and Dennie. Gib worked for area farmers and rented a farm south of Massena before purchasing the family farm. He grew row crops, milked cows, and raised chickens, hogs, and cattle. Gib continued to enjoy his home until he moved to Heritage House on Jan. 3, 2015. Gib was a member of the First Lutheran Church where he served on the church board and was part of the men's club for several years. He was also a member of the Farmers Coop Board and the Cass County Fair Board; where he helped construct the livestock barns. Gib loved to play cards especially 500, Hand and Foot, Pitch, and Pinochle, and looked forward to joining others at neighborhood card club gatherings. He was also a skilled woodworker. Gib and Helen enjoyed camping and traveling south for the winter with their good friends. Most of all he cherished the time he spent with his family. Gilbert is survived by his wife, Helen Schoenbohm of Atlantic; children, Harold Schoenbohm of Council Bluffs, Sandra Bowers of Wichita, Kan., and Nedra (Delbert) Elmquist of Hamlin; six grandchildren; 21 great-grandchildren; numerous great-great grandchildren; sister-in-law, Jean Henkenius of Cumberland; numerous nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. He was preceded in death by his son, Dennie Schoenbohm; grandson, Russell Bowers; his parents, Hajo and Elise; daughter-in-law, Mary Schoenbohm; son-in-law, Arnold Edwards; sisters, Louise Kloppenburg, Viola Dreager, Ruby Schoenbohm, and Hazel Schreiner; brothers-in-law, Allen Spies and Durward Spies. Open visitation will be from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m., Friday, Oct. 6 at Roland Funeral Home. Visitation with the family will be from 4 to 7 p.m. on Friday at First Lutheran Church, south of Wiota. Funeral services will be held Saturday, Oct. 7 at 10:30 a.m. at First Lutheran Church, south of Wiota, with Pastor Mike Bodkins officiating. Burial will be in the First Lutheran Cemetery, south of Wiota. Memorials are preferred to the First Lutheran Church or Heritage House. Roland Funeral Service is caring for Gilbert's family and his arrangements. Condolences may be left at www.rolandfuneralservice.com. Published in Atlantic News Telegraph on Oct. 4, 2017

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Gilbert H “Gib” Schoenbohm's memorial is located at: Congregational Cemetery, Margaree Centre, Inverness County, Canada.
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Gilbert H “Gib” Schoenbohm death on 2 Oct 2017 in Atlantic, Cass County, Iowa, USA
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Latitude: 46.3473200
Longitude: -60.9983400

Family Members:

Parent

Hajo Schoenbohm

(1883 - 1986)

Elise Ihnen Schoenbohm

(1886 - 1978)

Spouse

Helen Lorraine Spies Schoenbohm

(1922 - 2019)

Siblings

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Nearby Cemetories:

1. Congregational Cemetery
Margaree Centre, Inverness County, Canada
Coordinate: 46.3473200, -60.9983400

2. Methodist Cemetery
Margaree, Inverness County, Canada
Coordinate: 46.3389200, -60.9914500

3. Margaree Valley Baptist Church Cemetery
North East Margaree, Inverness County, Canada
Coordinate: 46.3577600, -60.9705000

4. First Margaree Baptist Church Cemetery
Margaree Valley, Inverness County, Canada
Coordinate: 46.3640669, -60.9688005

5. Saint Patricks Church Cemetery
North East Margaree, Inverness County, Canada
Coordinate: 46.3226900, -61.0164500

6. Saint Michael's Parish Cemetery
East Margaree, Inverness County, Canada
Coordinate: 46.3923200, -61.0736600

7. United Church Cemetery
Kingross, Inverness County, Canada
Coordinate: 46.4474629, -60.9227947

8. Saint Josephs Cemetery
Margaree, Inverness County, Canada
Coordinate: 46.2808300, -61.1434700

9. Calvin United Church Whale Cove Cemetery
Margaree Harbour, Inverness County, Canada
Coordinate: 46.4230800, -61.1428300

10. Saint Mary's and MacDougall Cemetery
South West Margaree, Inverness County, Canada
Coordinate: 46.2562830, -61.1352060

11. St. Joseph du Moine Cemetery
Saint-Joseph-du-Moine, Inverness County, Canada
Coordinate: 46.5334770, -61.0499530

12. Middle River Cemetery
Middle River, Victoria County, Canada
Coordinate: 46.1556600, -60.9236900

13. MacKinnon Family Cemetery
East Lake Ainslie, Inverness County, Canada
Coordinate: 46.1719000, -61.1569100

14. St. Margaret of Scotland
Broad Cove Chapel, Inverness County, Canada
Coordinate: 46.2541300, -61.2681400

15. Saint Andrew's Cemetery
Baddeck, Victoria County, Canada
Coordinate: 46.1787900, -60.7713500

16. Weaver Cemetery
Forks Baddeck, Victoria County, Canada
Coordinate: 46.1906800, -60.7330500

17. Stella Maris Parish Cemetery
Inverness, Inverness County, Canada
Coordinate: 46.2272950, -61.3018830

18. McMillian Cemetery
Big Glen, Victoria County, Canada
Coordinate: 46.2288367, -60.6930524

19. St. Matthew's Corner Cemetery
Inverness, Inverness County, Canada
Coordinate: 46.2171500, -61.3022000

20. Inverness Shean Cemetery
Inverness, Inverness County, Canada
Coordinate: 46.2309549, -61.3184007

21. East Lake Ainslie Cemetery
East Lake Ainslie, Inverness County, Canada
Coordinate: 46.1146890, -61.1385290

22. Hart Cemetery
Baddeck Bridge, Victoria County, Canada
Coordinate: 46.1358500, -60.7961000

23. Saint John's United Church Cemetery
Strathlorne, Inverness County, Canada
Coordinate: 46.1768341, -61.2840843

24. Cimetière St Pierre de Chéticamp
Cheticamp, Inverness County, Canada
Coordinate: 46.6083970, -61.0016460