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Glenn Alfred Betts

Birth	:	25 May 1923 Carroll County, Iowa, USA
Death	:	7 Nov 2008 Coon Rapids, Carroll County, Iowa, USA
Burial	:	Union Township Cemetery, Coon Rapids, Carroll County, USA
Coordinate	:	41.8781013, -94.6389008
Description	:	Coon Rapids Enterprise November 18, 2008 Page 2 Services for Glenn Betts of Coon Rapids was Tuesday, November 11 at the First United Methodist Church in Coon Rapids. Reverend Lynn Gunderson officiated the service. Casket Bearers were Duane Betts Jr., Aaron Cox, Robert Douglas, Jonathan Mackey, Johnny Schwaller and Tyler Schwaller. Honorary Casket Bearers were Ronald Betts, Duane Carpenter, Norman Cretsinger, Roger Goodwin, George Johnston and Allan Malcom Interment was in the Union Township Cemetery east of Coon Rapids. Glenn Alfred, son of Alfred and Floy (Heater) Betts, was born May... Read More	Coon Rapids Enterprise November 18, 2008 Page 2 Services for Glenn Betts of Coon Rapids was Tuesday, November 11 at the First United Methodist Church in Coon Rapids. Reverend Lynn Gunderson officiated the service. Casket Bearers were Duane Betts Jr., Aaron Cox, Robert Douglas, Jonathan Mackey, Johnny Schwaller and Tyler Schwaller. Honorary Casket Bearers were Ronald Betts, Duane Carpenter, Norman Cretsinger, Roger Goodwin, George Johnston and Allan Malcom Interment was in the Union Township Cemetery east of Coon Rapids. Glenn Alfred, son of Alfred and Floy (Heater) Betts, was born May 25, 1923 near Coon Rapids in Carroll County He attended Coon Rapids school until moving to Bayard where he graduated from Bayard High School in 1942. On December 8, 1948 Glenn was united in marriage with Lorene Johnston at Coon Rapids. Two children, Duane and Mary, were born to this union. Following their marriage they began farming south of Coon Rapids and moved to a farm north of town in the early 1960's. Glenn continued farming after moving into the family's new home in town in 1974. While farming he was very active in the National Farmers Organization, serving as secretary for many years. He retired in 1999, but he remained loyal to the farming cause, passionately believing that treating farmers fairly is the key to a thriving economy. A highlight of every weekday for many years was Congregate Meals, where Glenn enjoyed eating with friends and helping with the books. Glenn was devoted to his grandchildren, following all of their activities and lives with interest and pride. He loved CR-B sports - football, girls' and boys' basketball, and baseball provided him much enjoyment during his last few years. Glenn had been slowed by heart problems for the past several years and died suddenly at home in Coon Rapids on Friday, November 7 He was 85 years, 5 months and 13 days. He was preceded in death by his parents, wife Lorene Betts, brother Clyde Betts; brother-in-law Paul Dobson; and grandson Travis Schwaller. Glenn is survived by his son Duane Betts of Marshall, MN; daughter Mary and husband Jim Schwaller of Coon Rapids, seven grandchildren. Kenya and husband Aaron Cox, Kristen and husband Jonathan Mackey; Kara and husband Robert Douglas; Duane Betts, Jr., Tyler Schwaller; Johnny Schwaller; and Zachary Kuebler; great-grandchildren Kobe Cox and Konner Mackey, sister Florence Dobson of Alamo, TX; sister-in-law Vivian Betts of Jefferson, nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.

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Glenn Alfred Betts's memorial is located at: Union Township Cemetery, Coon Rapids, Carroll County, USA.
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Glenn Alfred Betts death on 7 Nov 2008 in Coon Rapids, Carroll County, Iowa, USA
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Latitude: 41.8781013
Longitude: -94.6389008

Family Members:

Parent

Alfred Ransom “Fred” Betts

(1891 - 1973)

Floy Evelyn Heater Betts

(1892 - 1963)

Spouse

Lorene E. Johnston Betts

(1927 - 1986)

Siblings

Clyde Laverne Betts

(1925 - 1995)

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Nearby Cemetories:

1. Union Township Cemetery
Coon Rapids, Carroll County, USA
Coordinate: 41.8781013, -94.6389008

2. Coon Rapids Cemetery
Coon Rapids, Carroll County, USA
Coordinate: 41.8778000, -94.6678009

3. Willow Cemetery
Greene County, USA
Coordinate: 41.9067001, -94.5730972

4. Oak Hill Cemetery
Coon Rapids, Carroll County, USA
Coordinate: 41.9053001, -94.7200012

5. Orange Township Cemetery
Guthrie County, USA
Coordinate: 41.8163986, -94.6844025

6. Highland Cemetery
Bayard, Guthrie County, USA
Coordinate: 41.8241997, -94.5717010

7. Old Carrollton Cemetery
Carrollton, Carroll County, USA
Coordinate: 41.9233017, -94.7403030

8. Tuttles Grove Cemetery
Guthrie County, USA
Coordinate: 41.8130989, -94.7228012

9. McCurdy Cemetery
Carroll County, USA
Coordinate: 41.9403000, -94.7649994

10. Viola Center Cemetery
Viola Center, Audubon County, USA
Coordinate: 41.8236008, -94.8016968

11. Saint Josephs Cemetery
Dedham, Carroll County, USA
Coordinate: 41.8993988, -94.8210983

12. Dedham Cemetery
Dedham, Carroll County, USA
Coordinate: 41.8993988, -94.8225021

13. Dodge Center Cemetery
Bagley, Guthrie County, USA
Coordinate: 41.8194008, -94.4697037

14. Union Township Cemetery
Guthrie County, USA
Coordinate: 41.7391450, -94.6858030

15. Seeley Township Cemetery
Guthrie County, USA
Coordinate: 41.7318993, -94.6147003

16. Scranton Township Cemetery
Scranton, Greene County, USA
Coordinate: 42.0306015, -94.5783005

17. Greenbrier Cemetery
Cooper, Greene County, USA
Coordinate: 41.9063988, -94.4218979

18. Saint Marys Catholic Cemetery
Willey, Carroll County, USA
Coordinate: 41.9783363, -94.8212204

19. Moffit Grove Cemetery
Yale, Guthrie County, USA
Coordinate: 41.7668991, -94.4539032

20. Melville Township Cemetery
Audubon County, USA
Coordinate: 41.7439003, -94.8013992

21. Victory Union Cemetery
Guthrie Center, Guthrie County, USA
Coordinate: 41.7282982, -94.4738998

22. Gibson-Fleck-Thompson Cemetery
Scranton, Greene County, USA
Coordinate: 42.0428870, -94.4988800

23. German Cemetery
Greene County, USA
Coordinate: 41.9136009, -94.3778000

24. Headley Cemetery
Jefferson, Greene County, USA
Coordinate: 42.0041504, -94.4335815