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Gordon Frederick Speltz

Birth	:	7 Jul 1926 Rudolph, Wood County, Wisconsin, USA
Death	:	19 Aug 2020 New Hampton, Chickasaw County, Iowa, USA
Burial	:	Saint Marys Cemetery, New Hampton, Chickasaw County, USA
Coordinate	:	43.0536003, -92.3217010
Description	:	Gordon F. Speltz age 94 of New Hampton, IA, died Wednesday, August 19, 2020, at home surrounded by his family. A PRIVATE family Mass of Christian Burial will be held 10:00 a.m. Saturday, August 22, 2020, at Holy Family Parish, New Hampton with Rev. Mark Osterhaus celebrating the Mass. Interment with military honors will follow the Mass at St. Mary's Cemetery in New Hampton. There will not be a public visitation. In Lieu of flowers, the family prefers memorials be made to the Lawler American Legion. Gordon Frederick Speltz was born July 7, 1926 in Rudolph, WI. He... Read More	Gordon F. Speltz age 94 of New Hampton, IA, died Wednesday, August 19, 2020, at home surrounded by his family. A PRIVATE family Mass of Christian Burial will be held 10:00 a.m. Saturday, August 22, 2020, at Holy Family Parish, New Hampton with Rev. Mark Osterhaus celebrating the Mass. Interment with military honors will follow the Mass at St. Mary's Cemetery in New Hampton. There will not be a public visitation. In Lieu of flowers, the family prefers memorials be made to the Lawler American Legion. Gordon Frederick Speltz was born July 7, 1926 in Rudolph, WI. He was the third of nine children born to Ben and Marie (Mersh) Speltz. In 1930 the family moved to a farm south of New Hampton. Then in 1942, moved to a 360-acre farm south of Lawler. Gordon grew up in the era of the Great Depression and learned the value of hard work at an early age helping his parents on the farm. In 1945, he enlisted in the U.S. Army, and due to his work with horses on the farm, was assigned as a platoon leader for the 1st Calvary when he was stationed at Fort Riley in Kansas. His platoon was the last to train on horses. Gordon was eventually sent to Japan as part of the occupational forces and Color Guard for Gen. Douglas MacArthur. After the war he returned home and met a pretty girl named Vonnie Cero. The 6'1" Gordon and 4'11" Vonnie took to the dance floor and a love that would last a lifetime began. On Nov. 4, 1950, they were married at St. Joseph's Catholic Church in New Hampton. Together they raised six children - Patrice, Tom, Dave, Annie, Julie and Ron. The kids remember growing up in a home with a hard-working, honest man, who was firm yet fair. In 1962, he joined his brother Norman (Red) in the Lawler Hardware business. Gordon and Red had a simple rule when it came to those who walked into the Lawler Hardware: Their handshake was their word. Gordon could fix anything and he and Red always looked after their customers. He enjoyed Euchre, hunting, fishing (annual Canada fishing trip), horseback riding, bowling, golfing, playing the harmonica and dancing with Vonnie at the Inwood in Spillville. He shared these passions with his children(6), grandchildren(15) and great grandchildren(8). There was nothing better than spending a day with Grandpa Gordon at the river fishing. Gordon lived a full and rewarding life. He was a loving husband, father and grandfather and he leaves a legacy of hard work and loyalty to his family, friends, community and church. Survivors include his wife, Vonnie; three sons, Tom (Deb) Speltz of New Hampton, Dave (Valerie) Speltz of Swisher, IA, Ron (June) Speltz of Ely, IA; three daughters, Pat (Paul) Krueger, Annie Speltz, Julie (Tim) Denner, all of New Hampton; 13 grandchildren, eight great-grandchildren; one brother, Cyril (Joan) Speltz of Minneapolis; two sisters, Nora (Ray) Vobr of Cresco; Mary Buckendahl of New Hampton; He was preceded in death by his parents; grandsons, Alexander Speltz and Ryan Speltz; four brothers, Norman, Benny, Arnie and Len Speltz; one sister, Lorraine Ball. Funeral arrangements are with Hugeback-Johnson Funeral Home & Crematory in New Hampton.

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Gordon Frederick Speltz's memorial is located at: Saint Marys Cemetery, New Hampton, Chickasaw County, USA.
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Gordon Frederick Speltz death on 19 Aug 2020 in New Hampton, Chickasaw County, Iowa, USA
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Latitude: 43.0536003
Longitude: -92.3217010

Family Members:

Parent

Bernard Joseph Speltz

(1899 - 1974)

Marie Helen Mersch Speltz

(1905 - 1978)

Siblings

Lorraine Mary Speltz Ball

(1922 - 1992)

Norman Justin “Red” Speltz

(1924 - 2018)

Bernard Norman “Ben” Speltz

(1930 - 1958)

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Nearby Cemetories:

1. Saint Marys Cemetery
New Hampton, Chickasaw County, USA
Coordinate: 43.0536003, -92.3217010

2. New Hampton Cemetery
New Hampton, Chickasaw County, USA
Coordinate: 43.0564003, -92.3210983

3. Children of Israel Cemetery
Chickasaw County, USA
Coordinate: 43.0583305, -92.3249969

4. Calvary Cemetery
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Coordinate: 43.0694000, -92.3097000

5. Chickasaw County Home Cemetery
Chickasaw County, USA
Coordinate: 43.0258086, -92.3179551

6. Eggleston Farm Cemetery
Chickasaw County, USA
Coordinate: 43.0916710, -92.3499985

7. Boyd Cemetery
Fredericksburg, Chickasaw County, USA
Coordinate: 43.0043983, -92.2285995

8. North East Iowa Garden of Memories
Chickasaw County, USA
Coordinate: 42.9724998, -92.2786026

9. Saint Marys Cemetery
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Coordinate: 43.1128006, -92.4231033

10. Saint Boniface Cemetery
Ionia, Chickasaw County, USA
Coordinate: 43.0438995, -92.4550018

11. Jacksonville Cemetery
Chickasaw County, USA
Coordinate: 43.1122017, -92.2082977

12. Richland Township Cemetery
Chickasaw County, USA
Coordinate: 42.9589005, -92.3771973

13. Yankee Cemetery
Chickasaw County, USA
Coordinate: 43.1556015, -92.2378006

14. North Cemetery
Lawler, Chickasaw County, USA
Coordinate: 43.0835991, -92.1632996

15. Crane Creek Lutheran Cemetery
Jerico, Chickasaw County, USA
Coordinate: 43.1553001, -92.2341995

16. West Cemetery
Fredericksburg, Chickasaw County, USA
Coordinate: 42.9603004, -92.2136002

17. Rose Hill Cemetery
Fredericksburg, Chickasaw County, USA
Coordinate: 42.9743996, -92.1932983

18. Mount Carmel Cemetery
Lawler, Chickasaw County, USA
Coordinate: 43.0661011, -92.1511002

19. Mount Carroll Cemetery
Bassett, Chickasaw County, USA
Coordinate: 43.0602989, -92.4957962

20. Saint Johns German Lutheran Cemetery
Lawler, Chickasaw County, USA
Coordinate: 43.0637440, -92.1460500

21. Saint John Lutheran Cemetery
Dresden, Chickasaw County, USA
Coordinate: 42.9221992, -92.3082962

22. Sargeant Farm Cemetery
Chickasaw County, USA
Coordinate: 43.1777802, -92.2611084

23. Cedar View Cemetery
Chickasaw, Chickasaw County, USA
Coordinate: 43.0393982, -92.5064011

24. Jerico Lutheran Church Cemetery
Jerico, Chickasaw County, USA
Coordinate: 43.1850014, -92.2569427