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Henry R. Harms

Birth	:	14 Jan 1915 Butler County, Iowa, USA
Death	:	28 Jul 2011 Cedar Falls, Black Hawk County, Iowa, USA
Burial	:	Pleasant View Cemetery, Aplington, Butler County, USA
Coordinate	:	42.5918999, -92.8946991
Description	:	Son of Remmer & Ida Haan Harms Henry R. Harms, age 96, of Aplington, Iowa, was born the son of Remmer and Ida (Haan) Harms on January 14, 1915, in Butler County, northwest of Aplington. He received his education from a country school at Ripley Township #5. On February 15, 1939, Henry was united in marriage with Alice Ostercamp at the home of Alice's parents. To this union, three children, Delores, Ronald, and Joyce were born. The couple first began farming six miles northeast of Aplington. Then in 1934 they moved five miles southwest of Allison, Iowa where they farmed until... Read More	Son of Remmer & Ida Haan Harms Henry R. Harms, age 96, of Aplington, Iowa, was born the son of Remmer and Ida (Haan) Harms on January 14, 1915, in Butler County, northwest of Aplington. He received his education from a country school at Ripley Township #5. On February 15, 1939, Henry was united in marriage with Alice Ostercamp at the home of Alice's parents. To this union, three children, Delores, Ronald, and Joyce were born. The couple first began farming six miles northeast of Aplington. Then in 1934 they moved five miles southwest of Allison, Iowa where they farmed until they moved to Aplington in 1975. Henry loved helping on the farm and continued to do so even into his early 90's. Henry loved his Lord and was a faithful member of the Aplington Baptist Church where he served as a Deacon for many years. He also enjoyed music and he sang in the choir and in the Men's Chorus. Henry enjoyed helping his neighbors, fishing trips to Minnesota, trips to Delores and her family, driving around the countryside with Alice and especially being with his family. Henry had many extended family and he loved them like his own. In September 2010 Henry moved to Maple Manor where he found more friends and was greatly cared for. Henry died Thursday, July 28, 2011, at Sartori Memorial Hospital in Cedar Falls, Iowa, of natural causes. He was preceded in death by his wife, Alice Harms on June 26, 2001; one son, Ronald Harms; two grandsons, David Truax and Jeffrey Frey; one son-in-law John Truax; his parents; one sister Jennie Schipper; and two brother-in-laws, Donald Janssen and Clavin Meyer. Henry is survived by two daughters, Delores Truax of O'Fallon, IL, and Joyce (Michael) Gansen of Allison, IA; Henry's extended family, Cheryl (Jerry) Manning of Clarksville, IA; three brothers, John (Kathryn) Harms, Raymond (Doris) Harms, and Edward (Ann) Harms, all of Aplington, IA; two sisters, Fannie Meyer of Parkersburg, IA and Edna Janssen of Ackley, IA; 15 grandchildren; 29 great-grandchildren; 6 great-great grand children.

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Where is Henry R. Harms's memorial?
Henry R. Harms's memorial is located at: Pleasant View Cemetery, Aplington, Butler County, USA.
When did Henry R. Harms death?
Henry R. Harms death on 28 Jul 2011 in Cedar Falls, Black Hawk County, Iowa, USA
Where are the coordinates of the Henry R. Harms's memorial?
Latitude: 42.5918999
Longitude: -92.8946991

Family Members:

Parent

Remmer Harms

(1889 - 1965)

Ida Haan Harms

(1892 - 1978)

Spouse

Alice Lucille Ostercamp Harms

(1919 - 2001)

Siblings

Jennie Harms Schipper

(1917 - 2010)

(1919 - 2014)

(1922 - 2017)

(1930 - 2016)

(1933 - 2017)

Children

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Nearby Cemetories:

1. Pleasant View Cemetery
Aplington, Butler County, USA
Coordinate: 42.5918999, -92.8946991

2. Bethel Reformed Church Cemetery
Aplington, Butler County, USA
Coordinate: 42.6278300, -92.8988000

3. Memorial Park Cemetery
Austinville, Butler County, USA
Coordinate: 42.5780983, -92.9571991

4. Ackley Christian Reform Cemetery
Grundy County, USA
Coordinate: 42.5564490, -92.9666750

5. Faith Presbyterian Church Cemetery
Grundy County, USA
Coordinate: 42.5553640, -92.9657310

6. Oak Hill Cemetery
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Coordinate: 42.5739700, -92.7936900

7. Pleasant Valley Township Cemetery
Grundy County, USA
Coordinate: 42.5148000, -92.8890000

8. Monroe Township Cemetery
Butler County, USA
Coordinate: 42.6380997, -92.8106003

9. Saint Patricks Catholic Cemetery
Parkersburg, Butler County, USA
Coordinate: 42.5715200, -92.7907300

10. Hitesville Cemetery
Aplington, Butler County, USA
Coordinate: 42.6713982, -92.8778000

11. West Friesland Presbyterian Church Cemetery
Grundy County, USA
Coordinate: 42.5435000, -92.9846400

12. Buck Grove Cemetery
Buck Grove, Grundy County, USA
Coordinate: 42.5135994, -92.8403015

13. Washington Reformed Church Cemetery
Butler County, USA
Coordinate: 42.6429000, -93.0055000

14. Behrends Cemetery
Parkersburg, Butler County, USA
Coordinate: 42.5803300, -92.7605100

15. Saint Peters Cemetery
Wellsburg, Grundy County, USA
Coordinate: 42.5027000, -92.9676000

16. Pleasant Valley U M C Cemetery
Wellsburg, Grundy County, USA
Coordinate: 42.4847000, -92.9011000

17. Madison Township Cemetery
Butler County, USA
Coordinate: 42.6869011, -92.9672012

18. Saint Mary's Catholic Church Cemetery
Ackley, Franklin County, USA
Coordinate: 42.5572692, -93.0357487

19. Pleasant Hill Cemetery
Osceola Township, Franklin County, USA
Coordinate: 42.5942000, -93.0570000

20. Oak Wood Cemetery
Ackley, Franklin County, USA
Coordinate: 42.5591450, -93.0521440

21. Pleasant Valley Reformed Cemetery
Holland, Grundy County, USA
Coordinate: 42.4858017, -92.8110962

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

23. Salem Cemetery
Grundy County, USA
Coordinate: 42.5135994, -92.7630997

24. German Township Cemetery
Grundy County, USA
Coordinate: 42.4996000, -93.0095000