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Henry Ray Fels

Birth	:	29 Apr 1916 Fayette County, Iowa, USA
Death	:	23 Oct 2015 West Union, Fayette County, Iowa, USA
Burial	:	West Union Cemetery, West Union, Fayette County, USA
Coordinate	:	42.9611000, -91.8151600
Description	:	Henry Fels, 99, of West Union passed away on Friday, October 23, 2015 at the Good Samaritan Society of West Union. Henry Ray Fels was born April 29, 1916 to Carl and Rosie (Wolf) Fels, on the family farm in Auburn. He attended schools in Auburn and West Union. On February 16, 1938, he was united in marriage to Virgie Pape at St. Peter’s Lutheran Church in Eldorado. where he had also been confirmed and baptized. To this union, three children were born. Henry farmed for a few years on the home farm before moving to West Union where he drove truck for... Read More	Henry Fels, 99, of West Union passed away on Friday, October 23, 2015 at the Good Samaritan Society of West Union. Henry Ray Fels was born April 29, 1916 to Carl and Rosie (Wolf) Fels, on the family farm in Auburn. He attended schools in Auburn and West Union. On February 16, 1938, he was united in marriage to Virgie Pape at St. Peter’s Lutheran Church in Eldorado. where he had also been confirmed and baptized. To this union, three children were born. Henry farmed for a few years on the home farm before moving to West Union where he drove truck for Carpenter and Kraft. He also worked part-time for the Fayette County Assessor’s Office for many years. Henry was an avid hunter and fisherman. He and his wife enjoyed traveling in their motor home in the summer and spending winters in West Yellowstone, Montana, where they enjoyed snowmobiling. Henry was a certified snowmobile guide and led many large groups each year. Henry’s greatest achievement was white water rafting down the Colorado River through the Grand Canyon with his good friend, Harry Schroeder, and others. Another special thrill was accompanying Dr. Lopez on a trip to Cuba to visit Dr. Lopez’s mother. Henry was preceded in death by his parents, wife, Virgie, on October 9, 2003, his brother, Charles Fels, and sisters Irene (Howard) Russler and Vera (Carl) Wagner. Celebration of Life Services will be held at 10:30 am on Thursday, October 29, 2015 at Zion Lutheran Church in West Union with a visitation one hour prior to the service. A private family burial will be held at a later date. Obituary & photo published by S.K. Rogers & Burnham-Wood Funeral Home in West Union

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Henry Ray Fels's memorial is located at: West Union Cemetery, West Union, Fayette County, USA.
When did Henry Ray Fels death?
Henry Ray Fels death on 23 Oct 2015 in West Union, Fayette County, Iowa, USA
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Latitude: 42.9611000
Longitude: -91.8151600

Family Members:

Parent

Carl Emil Fels

(1891 - 1949)

Eva Rosina “Rosa” Wolf Fels

(1888 - 1971)

Spouse

Virgie Pape Fels

(1920 - 2003)

Siblings

Charles Martin Fels

(1918 - 1983)

Irene Fels Russler

(1919 - 2010)

Vera Elaine Fels Wagner

(1921 - 2011)

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Coordinate: 42.9611000, -91.8151600

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13. Brainard Cemetery
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Coordinate: 42.9341980, -91.7044900

14. Dunham Grove Cemetery
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Coordinate: 42.8767014, -91.8458023

15. Hawkeye Cemetery
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Coordinate: 42.9397011, -91.9357986

16. Nutting Cemetery
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Coordinate: 43.0306015, -91.7247009

17. Saint Petr Kirchof
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Coordinate: 43.0572014, -91.8352966

18. Bethany Lutheran Church Cemetery
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Coordinate: 43.0625000, -91.7630997

19. Lima Cemetery
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Coordinate: 42.8689000, -91.7373000

20. Saint Francis Cemetery
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Coordinate: 42.8511009, -91.8261032

21. Dover Township Cemetery
Dover Township, Fayette County, USA
Coordinate: 43.0708008, -91.8392029

22. Oak Lawn Cemetery
Fayette County, USA
Coordinate: 42.9986000, -91.9666977

23. Pitts Cemetery
Fayette County, USA
Coordinate: 42.9900017, -91.9708023

24. Gods Acres Cemetery
Clermont, Fayette County, USA
Coordinate: 42.9925003, -91.6496964