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Gilbert Herman Herr

Birth	:	31 Oct 1919 Adair County, Iowa, USA
Death	:	2016 USA
Burial	:	Fontanelle Cemetery, Fontanelle, Adair County, USA
Coordinate	:	41.2907982, -94.5400009
Plot	:	lot 242 sixth addition
Description	:	Gilbert Herman Herr was born on October 31, 1919, the fourth child of John Conrad Herr and Christina (Ehm) Herr at the farm where Barbara Herr now resides. He was baptized and confirmed at Emmanuel Lutheran Church in Fontanelle, Iowa, where he remained a lifelong, faithful member. As a youth, he attended country school through the 8th grade. He also worked on the family farm with his father and brothers Bill and Walter. As a teenager, he worked as a hired man for Herman Marckmann. On June 29, 1941, Gilbert was united in marriage to Darlene Alberta Gross and began their married... Read More	Gilbert Herman Herr was born on October 31, 1919, the fourth child of John Conrad Herr and Christina (Ehm) Herr at the farm where Barbara Herr now resides. He was baptized and confirmed at Emmanuel Lutheran Church in Fontanelle, Iowa, where he remained a lifelong, faithful member. As a youth, he attended country school through the 8th grade. He also worked on the family farm with his father and brothers Bill and Walter. As a teenager, he worked as a hired man for Herman Marckmann. On June 29, 1941, Gilbert was united in marriage to Darlene Alberta Gross and began their married lives on the farm where Darlene grew up. To this union two sons were born: Ronald John and Galen Gilbert. Gilbert joined the U.S. Army in 1942 at Fort Des Moines to serve during World War II, and after training in Louisiana, he was stationed in England in the Corps of Engineers. After D-day, the Corps of Engineers followed the infantry to rebuild bridges to keep the front lines supplied. Gilbert rose through the ranks to become a Staff Sergeant. His ability to speak German proved helpful in procuring supplies. He was awarded the Bronze Star for meritorious service during the Battle of the Bulge. Gilbert’s passion was always farming and adopting new ideas and technology to make farming more productive and efficient. He was involved in farm organizations and the local cooperative. He also helped others get started in farming. Gilbert was a driven and hard-working individual. The church was an important part of Gilbert’s life, and he served on the church board for many years. He was also active in local chapter of Aid Association for Lutherans (now Thrivent), serving as president for one term. He was a loving father and especially enjoyed being a grandfather to his five grandchildren: John, Stephen, Philip, David, and Maggie. In his retirement years, Gilbert visited the elderly at local nursing homes. Gilbert is survived by son Galen and wife Lana, and granddaughter Maggie; daughter-in-law Barbara and grandsons John, Stephen, Philip, and David; Brother Walter and wife Marian; sister-in-law Violet Erbes; and many nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. He was preceded in death by his parents, wife Darlene, son Ronald, brothers Albert and William, sisters Frieda and Irene Tilk, sisters-in-law Berthie Bigelow and Opal Herr, brothers-in-law Eldon Erbes, Robert Bigelow and Wayne Tilk.

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Where is Gilbert Herman Herr's memorial?
Gilbert Herman Herr's memorial is located at: Fontanelle Cemetery, Fontanelle, Adair County, USA.
When did Gilbert Herman Herr death?
Gilbert Herman Herr death on 2016 in USA
Where are the coordinates of the Gilbert Herman Herr's memorial?
Latitude: 41.2907982
Longitude: -94.5400009

Family Members:

Parent

John Conrad “Johnie” Herr

(1883 - 1954)

Christina “Katie” Ehm Herr

(1886 - 1980)

Spouse

Darlene Alberta Gross Herr

(1920 - 2015)

Siblings

Albert Johann Herr

(1915 - 1925)

Frieda Katherine Maria Herr

(1917 - 1927)

Children

Ronald J. Herr

(1949 - 2007)

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