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Gladys Elaine Grundmeier Kestel

Birth	:	30 Jan 1928
Death	:	31 Dec 2018 Storm Lake, Buena Vista County, Iowa, USA
Burial	:	Saint Josephs Catholic Church Cemetery, Schaller, Sac County, USA
Coordinate	:	42.5035000, -95.3095000
Description	:	Gladys Elaine Grundmeier, the daughter of August and Marie (Ploeger) Grundmeier was born January 30, 1928. She was baptized March 4, 1928 at the Immanuel Reformed Church near Schaller. She attended grade school in rural Schaller and Schaller High School until the tenth grade. She then attended and graduated from Hayes High School in 1945. On February 11, 1947, Gladys married Donald Kestel at St. Joseph’s Catholic Church in Schaller. They lived a short time in Schaller, then moved to the Kestel farm southwest of Storm Lake in 1950. Gladys taught CCD classes at St. Joseph’s for nearly... Read More	Gladys Elaine Grundmeier, the daughter of August and Marie (Ploeger) Grundmeier was born January 30, 1928. She was baptized March 4, 1928 at the Immanuel Reformed Church near Schaller. She attended grade school in rural Schaller and Schaller High School until the tenth grade. She then attended and graduated from Hayes High School in 1945. On February 11, 1947, Gladys married Donald Kestel at St. Joseph’s Catholic Church in Schaller. They lived a short time in Schaller, then moved to the Kestel farm southwest of Storm Lake in 1950. Gladys taught CCD classes at St. Joseph’s for nearly 20 years. She was an active member of the Rosary Society and Catholic Daughters of America as well as serving as a Eucharistic Minister. Gladys was employed as a cook at Faith, Hope and Charity home and also at St. Mary’s School in Storm Lake. She was a devout mother and grandmother who deeply loved and enjoyed her family. She also had an unwavering faith in God. She enjoyed knitting and was always known for her great cooking and baking skills especially her spaghetti, amazing chocolate chip cookies and cinnamon rolls. Left to cherish her memory is her husband, Donald Kestel, of 71 years. Also her dear children and spouses; Joan Englander of Storm Lake, Iowa; Ronald (Jeannie) Kestel of Waterloo, Iowa; Diane Patera of Ida Grove, Iowa; Paul (Gaylene) Kestel of Storm Lake, Iowa; Thomas (Renea) Kestel of Lake Crystal, Minnesota; Joseph Kestel of Denver, Colorado; Karen (Mike) English of Omaha, Nebraska; 20 grandchildren and 39 great grandchildren; brother-in-law: Gene (Doreen) Kestel of Storm Lake, Iowa; extended family and friends. Gladys was preceded in death by her parents; granddaughter, Jill Kestel; brothers: Clarence (infant); Ervin (Mildred) Grundmeier; Harold Grundmeier; Arthur (Arlene) Grundmeier; and Melvin (Agnes) Grundmeier; sister: Viola (Curt) Dills; sister-in-law: Dolores (Kestel) and John Gaffney; and sons-in-law, Dr. Daniel Patera and Robert Englander.

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Gladys Elaine Grundmeier Kestel's memorial is located at: Saint Josephs Catholic Church Cemetery, Schaller, Sac County, USA.
When did Gladys Elaine Grundmeier Kestel death?
Gladys Elaine Grundmeier Kestel death on 31 Dec 2018 in Storm Lake, Buena Vista County, Iowa, USA
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Latitude: 42.5035000
Longitude: -95.3095000

Family Members:

Parent

August Frederick Grundmeier

(1883 - 1963)

Marie Amelia Ploeger Grundmeier

(1893 - 1976)

Spouse

Donald G Kestel

(1924 - 2019)

Siblings

Harold Grundmeier

(1918 - 1964)

Arthur Wilbert “Art” Grundmeier

(1921 - 2008)

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Nearby Cemetories:

1. Saint Josephs Catholic Church Cemetery
Schaller, Sac County, USA
Coordinate: 42.5035000, -95.3095000

2. Schaller Cemetery
Schaller, Sac County, USA
Coordinate: 42.5046000, -95.3117600

3. German Methodist Cemetery
Schaller, Sac County, USA
Coordinate: 42.5045000, -95.2481000

4. Chase Cemetery
Sac County, USA
Coordinate: 42.5036011, -95.2288971

5. Cook Center Cemetery
Schaller, Sac County, USA
Coordinate: 42.4432983, -95.2649994

6. Immanuel Reformed Cemetery
Schaller, Sac County, USA
Coordinate: 42.5396996, -95.2294006

7. Maple Valley Township Cemetery
Alta, Buena Vista County, USA
Coordinate: 42.5752600, -95.3199980

8. Galva Township Cemetery East
Galva, Ida County, USA
Coordinate: 42.5031110, -95.4083200

9. Saint Johns Lutheran Cemetery
Galva, Ida County, USA
Coordinate: 42.5187700, -95.4183300

10. Saint John Lutheran Cemetery
Hanover, Buena Vista County, USA
Coordinate: 42.6053467, -95.3725739

11. Galva Township Cemetery
Galva, Ida County, USA
Coordinate: 42.5031013, -95.4664001

12. Sacred Heart Cemetery
Early, Sac County, USA
Coordinate: 42.4650002, -95.1446991

13. Emmanuel Cemetery
Cook Township, Sac County, USA
Coordinate: 42.3993988, -95.2063980

14. Early Union Cemetery
Early, Sac County, USA
Coordinate: 42.4578018, -95.1425018

15. Protestant Union Cemetery
Early, Sac County, USA
Coordinate: 42.4294014, -95.1483002

16. Diamond Cemetery
Cherokee County, USA
Coordinate: 42.6156006, -95.4480972

17. Sac County Farm Cemetery
Early, Sac County, USA
Coordinate: 42.4295560, -95.1175190

18. Buena Vista Memorial Park Cemetery
Storm Lake, Buena Vista County, USA
Coordinate: 42.6539001, -95.2339020

19. Nemaha Cemetery
Nemaha, Sac County, USA
Coordinate: 42.5102997, -95.0905991

20. Richland Cemetery
Sac County, USA
Coordinate: 42.3544006, -95.2238998

21. Storm Lake Cemetery
Storm Lake, Buena Vista County, USA
Coordinate: 42.6352800, -95.1744400

22. Woodlawn Cemetery
Alta, Buena Vista County, USA
Coordinate: 42.6730600, -95.2908300

23. Holstein Cemetery
Holstein, Ida County, USA
Coordinate: 42.5119019, -95.5436020

24. Salem Reform Cemetery
Sac County, USA
Coordinate: 42.3555984, -95.1866989