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Gilbert J Mescher

Birth	:	27 Nov 1920 New Vienna, Dubuque County, Iowa, USA
Death	:	22 Feb 2019 Dubuque County, Iowa, USA
Burial	:	Saint Joseph Catholic Cemetery, Farley, Dubuque County, USA
Coordinate	:	42.4486008, -90.9961014
Description	:	Gilbert J. Mescher, 98, of Farley, Iowa, passed away on Friday, February 22, 2019 at Mercy Medical Center in Dubuque, Iowa surrounded by loved ones. Friends and relatives of Gilbert may call from 2 to 7 p.m., Wednesday, February 27, 2019 at the Reiff Funeral Home in Farley, Iowa, where a Parish Rosary will be held at 1:30 p.m., the Knights of Columbus Rosary will be held at 4:30 p.m. and the Farley American Legion services will be at 6:30 p.m. Friends may also call after 9:00 a.m. Thursday at the funeral Home. A Mass of Christian... Read More	Gilbert J. Mescher, 98, of Farley, Iowa, passed away on Friday, February 22, 2019 at Mercy Medical Center in Dubuque, Iowa surrounded by loved ones. Friends and relatives of Gilbert may call from 2 to 7 p.m., Wednesday, February 27, 2019 at the Reiff Funeral Home in Farley, Iowa, where a Parish Rosary will be held at 1:30 p.m., the Knights of Columbus Rosary will be held at 4:30 p.m. and the Farley American Legion services will be at 6:30 p.m. Friends may also call after 9:00 a.m. Thursday at the funeral Home. A Mass of Christian burial will be held at 10:30 a.m., Thursday, February 28, 2019 at St. Joseph’s Catholic Church in Farley, Iowa with Rev. Michael Schueller presiding. Assisting Deacon will be Dan O’Connell. Burial will be held in St. Joseph’s Cemetery in Farley, Iowa with full military honors afforded by the Farley American Legion Post #656. Gilbert was born November 27, 1920 in New Vienna, Iowa, son of Henry and Mathilda (Koopmann) Mescher. He received his education in the former St. Francis Xavier School in Dyersville, Iowa. He was a Veteran having served in the United States Army during World War II. Gilbert was united in marriage to Bernice White on February 12, 1946 at St. Joseph’s Catholic Church in Farley, Iowa. She preceded him in death on January 8, 2019. Gilbert farmed for fifteen years and went on to work in the Western Dubuque Bus Garage as a Mechanic until his retirement in 1984. Gilbert had a Passion for traveling and was an avid golfer and reader. He loved spending time with his family and truly enjoyed a good poker game, playing games with Bernice at night and splitting a cold beer. He was a member of St. Joseph’s Parish in Farley, Iowa, the Knights of Columbus Council #2001 and the Farley American Legion Post #656. Those left to cherish his memory are five children, Janet (Clifford) Splinter of East Dubuque, IL, Bonnie (Tom) Weidemann of Dubuque, IA, Doris (Marty) LaPage of East Dubuque, IL, Larry (Vickie) Mescher of Peosta, IA and Vicky (Ron) Neumann of Independence, IA; 20 grandchildren, Chris (Jamie) Splinter, Eric Splinter, Abbi (Brian) LaPage, Dan (fiancé, Christina) Weidemann, Ginger (friend, Brian) Weidemann, Valli (fiance, Robert) Weidemann, Peggi (friend, Mitch) Weidemann, T.J. Weidemann, Marty J. (Amanda) LaPage, Brandon LaPage, Trevor (fiancé, Sara) LaPage, Nick (Lisa) Mescher, Kelli (Ted) Bergfeld, Kari Mescher, Alexis Mescher, Landon (Rebecca) Klostermann, Logan (friend, Stephany) Klostermann, Emily (Todd) Ostwinkle, Lily Neumann, and Joseph Neumann; 16 great grandchildren and one on the way; four siblings, Armella Phillips of Fly Creek, NY, Alfred “Fritz” (Jeanette) Mescher and Dick (Jean) Mescher both of Dyersville, IA and Bob (Lou Ann) Mescher of Edgewood, IA. He is also preceded in death by his parents; one great granddaughter, Hope LaPage; nine brothers and sisters, Marie (Clarence “Barney) Kramer, Harry (Marge) Mescher, CJ (Alvie) Mescher, Bill (Germaine) Mescher, Viola Mescher, Louie (Kay) Mescher, Alice (Syl) Althoff, Rosemary (LaVerne) Nelson and David (Janet) Mescher; two brothers-in-law, Hubert “Bud” Phillips and Ralph (Mildred) White. The family would like to thank the Farley EMS, Mercy ER Physicians, Nurses and staff especially Nurse Trisha for their compassion and wonderful care they gave Gilbert and his family Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.reifffuneralhomeinc.com

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Gilbert J Mescher's memorial is located at: Saint Joseph Catholic Cemetery, Farley, Dubuque County, USA.
When did Gilbert J Mescher death?
Gilbert J Mescher death on 22 Feb 2019 in Dubuque County, Iowa, USA
Where are the coordinates of the Gilbert J Mescher's memorial?
Latitude: 42.4486008
Longitude: -90.9961014

Family Members:

Parent

Henry Mescher

(1880 - 1965)

Mathilda Koopmann Mescher

(1891 - 1972)

Spouse

Bernice E White Mescher

(1923 - 2019)

Siblings

Wilfred “Bill” Mescher

(1916 - 1974)

Viola Mescher

(1918 - 1935)

Louis A. Mescher

(1922 - 2007)

Marie Mescher Kramer

(1908 - 2000)

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Nearby Cemetories:

1. Saint Joseph Catholic Cemetery
Farley, Dubuque County, USA
Coordinate: 42.4486008, -90.9961014

2. Hogan Cemetery
Farley, Dubuque County, USA
Coordinate: 42.4500140, -90.9812590

3. Fairview Cemetery
Farley, Dubuque County, USA
Coordinate: 42.4339981, -91.0139999

4. McGee Cemetery
Dubuque County, USA
Coordinate: 42.4852982, -91.0064011

5. Saint Patricks Cemetery
Epworth, Dubuque County, USA
Coordinate: 42.4432700, -90.9315400

6. Highview Cemetery
Epworth, Dubuque County, USA
Coordinate: 42.4556007, -90.9310989

7. Epworth Cemetery
Epworth, Dubuque County, USA
Coordinate: 42.4227982, -90.9317017

8. Johns Creek Cemetery
Farley, Dubuque County, USA
Coordinate: 42.3819008, -91.0338974

9. Saint Clements Cemetery
Bankston, Dubuque County, USA
Coordinate: 42.5196190, -90.9617890

10. Mount Hope Cemetery
Dyersville, Dubuque County, USA
Coordinate: 42.4716988, -91.0942001

11. Saint Johns Cemetery
Pleasant Grove, Dubuque County, USA
Coordinate: 42.3888926, -90.9268006

12. Johnson Cemetery
Peosta, Dubuque County, USA
Coordinate: 42.4547005, -90.8788986

13. Lattnerville Catholic Cemetery
Lattnerville, Dubuque County, USA
Coordinate: 42.4850000, -90.8872000

14. Worthington Baptist Cemetery
Worthington, Dubuque County, USA
Coordinate: 42.4119360, -91.1324930

15. Peosta Union Cemetery
Peosta, Dubuque County, USA
Coordinate: 42.4553290, -90.8506860

16. Saint Francis Cemetery
Dyersville, Delaware County, USA
Coordinate: 42.4879860, -91.1355320

17. Saint Paul Cemetery
Worthington, Dubuque County, USA
Coordinate: 42.3931007, -91.1260986

18. Rockville Cemetery
Rockville, Delaware County, USA
Coordinate: 42.4180500, -91.1445800

19. Spring Mills Cemetery
Holy Cross, Dubuque County, USA
Coordinate: 42.5610200, -90.9463600

20. Zion Reformed Church Cemetery
Cascade, Dubuque County, USA
Coordinate: 42.3465000, -91.0813000

21. Saint John the Baptist Cemetery
Centralia, Dubuque County, USA
Coordinate: 42.4707000, -90.8360000

22. Centralia Presbyterian Cemetery
Centralia, Dubuque County, USA
Coordinate: 42.4923000, -90.8327000

23. Saint Boniface Cemetery
New Vienna, Dubuque County, USA
Coordinate: 42.5518000, -91.1148000

24. Cook Cemetery
Rickardsville, Dubuque County, USA
Coordinate: 42.5681920, -90.8964840