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Henry J. “Bud” Mennenga

Birth	:	18 Sep 1931 Shell Rock, Butler County, Iowa, USA
Death	:	24 Dec 2021
Burial	:	Lynwood Cemetery, Clarksville, Butler County, USA
Coordinate	:	42.7832985, -92.6810989
Description	:	Source: Redman-Schwartz Funeral Home 221 West Greene St. Clarksville, Iowa 50619 In Memory of Henry J. "Bud" Mennenga, age 90, of Clarksville, Iowa was born the son of Jerry and Ella (Ooster) Mennenga on September 18, 1931, in Butler County near Shell Rock, Iowa. He received his education in Shell Rock school graduating from 8th grade. Bud worked with his dad on the farm and for neighbors, also at the local sale barns. In 1952, at age 21, he was drafted into the army. He had basic training in Camp Chaffee Arkansas. He also had Artillery and Forward Observer... Read More	Source: Redman-Schwartz Funeral Home 221 West Greene St. Clarksville, Iowa 50619 In Memory of Henry J. "Bud" Mennenga, age 90, of Clarksville, Iowa was born the son of Jerry and Ella (Ooster) Mennenga on September 18, 1931, in Butler County near Shell Rock, Iowa. He received his education in Shell Rock school graduating from 8th grade. Bud worked with his dad on the farm and for neighbors, also at the local sale barns. In 1952, at age 21, he was drafted into the army. He had basic training in Camp Chaffee Arkansas. He also had Artillery and Forward Observer Specialty Training. He then received orders to go to Korea. After 17 months in Korea, just before being named a Sergeant, he was brought back to the U.S. and received his discharge papers after the war had ended. Bud was united in marriage to Marlene Garbes, daughter of Fred and Anna Garbes, at the Little Brown Church in Nashua on October 28, 1956. Bud and Marlene were blessed with three children. They enjoyed raising their family on the farm. Bud had a love for horses and enjoyed driving his teams to town and around the countryside. In 1991, they retired from farming and moved to their present home in Clarksville. Although Bud enjoyed the farm life, he found his passion in auctioneering. He graduated from Reisch Auction College, now known as the Worldwide College of Auctioneering in Mason City, Iowa. He began Mennenga Auction Service in 1962 in Clarksville. After he became an established auctioneer, he was asked to be an instructor at Reisch Auction College, which he did for several years. He also worked at the Aplington and Waverly Sale Barns for many years. He also did order buying for many local farmers. Bud was a member of St. John's Lutheran Church in Clarksville. He was also a member of Clarksville AMVETS. He served on the Clarksville School Board for a few years, during the time the new school was built in 1970. He was a proud member of the Clarksville Nursing Home Board for several years, holding different positions, including President. Bud was known for his friendly and inviting demeanor. He had a good sense of humor and loved teasing his grandkids. He always had a hug and kiss for the little ones. Bud passed away peacefully on Friday, December 24, 2021, surrounded by his family. He was preceded in death by his parents; three sisters, Elizabeth (Barney) Bales, Jean (Richard) Folkerts, Hinderene (Leslie) VanRaden; one brother; Richard (Peggy) Mennenga; sibling-in-laws, Harold Heeren, Ernest Meyer. Martha (John) Wadey, Albert (Anna) Garbes, Laura (Matt) Franzen, Louise (Harold) Grawe, Dorothy (Albert) Kluiter, Frederick (Delores) Garbes, Harlan (Mary Jane) Garbes, Raymond (Jeanette) Garbes, Caroline (Bud) Eltjes, Carl Garbes, and Ruth Fenneman. Bud is survived by his loving and caring wife of 65 years, Marlene of Clarksville, Iowa; three children, Calvin (Linda) Mennenga of Clarksville, Iowa, Dale (Pat) Mennenga of Clarksville, Iowa, and Barbara (Rick) Kuper of Ackley, Iowa; Eight grandchildren, Curt and Chad Mennenga, Krista (Cordt) Holub, Kayla (Eric) Miller, Emily (Zach) Lindaman, Justin, Kody, and Kelsie Kuper; two sisters, Marie Heeren of Bristow, Iowa, Paulene Meyer of Allison, Iowa; two sisters-in-law, Darlys Mennenga of Clarksville, Iowa and Vera Garbes of Parkersburg, Iowa; and one brother-in-law, Donald Fenneman of Clarksville, Iowa. Funeral Services will be 10:30 a.m., on Thursday, December 30, 2021, at the St. John Lutheran Church with burial at the Lynwood Cemetery, both in Clarksville. Visitation will be from 4:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. on Wednesday, December 29, 2021, at Redman Funeral & Cremation Services in Clarksville and one hour before the service at the church.

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Henry J. “Bud” Mennenga's memorial is located at: Lynwood Cemetery, Clarksville, Butler County, USA.
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Latitude: 42.7832985
Longitude: -92.6810989

Family Members:

Parent

Jerry Mennenga

(1897 - 1960)

Ella Ooster Mennenga

(1897 - 1984)

Siblings

Elizabeth Louise Mennenga Bales

(1920 - 2009)

Richard J Mennenga

(1924 - 2013)

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Nearby Cemetories:

1. Lynwood Cemetery
Clarksville, Butler County, USA
Coordinate: 42.7832985, -92.6810989

2. Old Town Cemetery
Clarksville, Butler County, USA
Coordinate: 42.7742004, -92.6622009

3. Lowell Cemetery
Clarksville, Butler County, USA
Coordinate: 42.7578011, -92.6346970

4. Butler County Poor Farm Cemetery
Allison, Butler County, USA
Coordinate: 42.7400800, -92.6635000

5. Antioch Cemetery
Clarksville, Butler County, USA
Coordinate: 42.7740100, -92.6132900

6. Pleasant Valley Cemetery
Clarksville, Butler County, USA
Coordinate: 42.8332000, -92.6148000

7. Allison Cemetery
Allison, Butler County, USA
Coordinate: 42.7400017, -92.7891998

8. Riverside Cemetery
Shell Rock, Butler County, USA
Coordinate: 42.7126600, -92.5874500

9. Nettleton Cemetery
Greene, Butler County, USA
Coordinate: 42.8438988, -92.7881012

10. Jungling Cemetery
Allison, Butler County, USA
Coordinate: 42.7879100, -92.8191900

11. Butler Center Cemetery
Allison, Butler County, USA
Coordinate: 42.7000008, -92.7722015

12. Coster Cemetery
Allison, Butler County, USA
Coordinate: 42.6749600, -92.7122700

13. South Vilmar Cemetery
Vilmar, Butler County, USA
Coordinate: 42.8168000, -92.8298800

14. Brethren Cemetery
Greene, Butler County, USA
Coordinate: 42.8695500, -92.7909100

15. Willow Lawn Cemetery
Plainfield, Bremer County, USA
Coordinate: 42.8432999, -92.5391998

16. Spring Lake Cemetery
Waverly, Bremer County, USA
Coordinate: 42.7742004, -92.5147018

17. Hardeman Cemetery
Greene, Butler County, USA
Coordinate: 42.8706017, -92.8013992

18. North Vilmar Cemetery
Vilmar, Butler County, USA
Coordinate: 42.8329700, -92.8392900

19. Pleasant Hill Cemetery
Butler County, USA
Coordinate: 42.9067001, -92.6342010

20. Saint Marys Cemetery
Greene, Butler County, USA
Coordinate: 42.8827300, -92.7990200

21. Rose Hill Cemetery
Greene, Butler County, USA
Coordinate: 42.8843994, -92.7988968

22. New Albion Cemetery
Butler County, USA
Coordinate: 42.6427994, -92.7416992

23. Andrews Cemetery
Waverly, Bremer County, USA
Coordinate: 42.7771988, -92.4772034

24. Jackson Cemetery
Plainfield, Bremer County, USA
Coordinate: 42.8908005, -92.5302963