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Howard R. Pottebaum

Birth	:	8 Jun 1933 Alton, Sioux County, Iowa, USA
Death	:	21 May 2004 Orange City, Sioux County, Iowa, USA
Burial	:	Saint Marys Cemetery, Alton, Sioux County, USA
Coordinate	:	42.9902992, -96.0160980
Description	:	Taken from the Le Mars Daily Sentinel, Le Mars, Iowa 24 May 2004 Page 5. Howard R. Pottebaum, 70, of Alton, died Friday, May 21, 2004, at Orange City Municipal Hospital, Orange City, after a courageous battle with cancer. Howard R. Pottebaum was born June 8, 1933, at rural Alton, the son of Anton J. and Anna (Pick) Pottebaum. He was raised in the Alton area and received his education at St. Mary's Academy in Alton. He was then a farm laborer in the Alton area. He served in the U.S. Army as a medic from Feb. 25,1954, until his dischargeFeb. 13, 1956. He returned... Read More	Taken from the Le Mars Daily Sentinel, Le Mars, Iowa 24 May 2004 Page 5. Howard R. Pottebaum, 70, of Alton, died Friday, May 21, 2004, at Orange City Municipal Hospital, Orange City, after a courageous battle with cancer. Howard R. Pottebaum was born June 8, 1933, at rural Alton, the son of Anton J. and Anna (Pick) Pottebaum. He was raised in the Alton area and received his education at St. Mary's Academy in Alton. He was then a farm laborer in the Alton area. He served in the U.S. Army as a medic from Feb. 25,1954, until his dischargeFeb. 13, 1956. He returned to farm with his father and also attend-ed agricultural school at Le Mars. On Sept. 7; 1957, he married Doris Schwarz at Granville. They made their home in Alton. In 1958 he began Pottebaum Manufacturing and invented "Sowjoy" farrowing crates. He sold this business in 1966 and they purchased their family farm near Alton where they made their home. Over the years, he expanded his farm operation and became a well-known pork producer, known to many as "Pigman." He enjoyed playing cards and spending time with his family. He was a member of St. Mary's Catholic Church, St. Mary's Rosary Society and Floyd Post 200 American Legion, all of Alton. Survivors include his wife of 46 years, Doris of Alton; four sons, Tim and his wife, Karen, and their children Jennifer, Brian and Brad of Sheldon, Tom of Alton, Mike and his wife, Sheila, and their children Alex, Megan and Dana of Gran-ville, Jim and his wife, Kris, and their children Brandon, Madison and Lauren of Hospers; two daughters and their husbands, Kathy and Paul Meis and their children Lindsey and Jared of Oyens, and Laurie and Gene Krump and their children Rachael and Brady of Worthing, S.D.; five sisters, Tarsella and her husband, Milo Probst, and Florence Thole, all of Alton, Berdella and her husband, Herb Schueller of Primghar, Mary Ann and her husband, Art Walker of Lady Lake, Fla., Donna Rae Krogman of Sheldon; five brothers, Ivan and his wife Clare, of Granville, Eugene of Rock Valley, Ike and his wife, Carol, of Le Mars, Arlin and his wife, Marlene of Hospers, Orville and his wife, Mary Ann of Alton; one brother-in-law, Ambrose Block of Hospers; one sister-in-law, Jan and her husband, Marv Strouth of Ashton. He was preceded in death by his parents; one sister, Bernice Block; one brother, Tony; one brother-in-law, Ray Thole; and several nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be at 10:30 a.m. Tuesday at St. Mary's Catholic Church in Alton with the Rev. JohnVakulskas and Msgr.Kenneth Seifried officiat-ing. Burial will be in St. Mary's Cemetery at Alton. Friends may call anytime after 2 p.m. today (Monday), at St. Mary's Catholic Church in Alton. There will be a rosary at 3 p.m. by St. Mary's Rosary Society, and a vigil prayer service at 7:30 p.m., all at the church. The Fisch Funeral Home of Remsen is in charge of arrangements. Casket bearers will be his six children.

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Where is Howard R. Pottebaum's memorial?
Howard R. Pottebaum's memorial is located at: Saint Marys Cemetery, Alton, Sioux County, USA.
When did Howard R. Pottebaum death?
Howard R. Pottebaum death on 21 May 2004 in Orange City, Sioux County, Iowa, USA
Where are the coordinates of the Howard R. Pottebaum's memorial?
Latitude: 42.9902992
Longitude: -96.0160980

Family Members:

Parent

Anton John Pottebaum

(1900 - 1989)

Anna Verena Pick Pottebaum

(1900 - 1982)

Siblings

Tarsella M. “Sally” Pottebaum Probst

(1924 - 2011)

Florence J. Pottebaum Thole

(1927 - 2016)

Anthony E. “Tony” Pottebaum

(1936 - 1998)

Children

Thomas I. “Tom” Pottebaum

(1960 - 2021)

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Coordinate: 42.9902992, -96.0160980

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17. Saint John Lutheran Cemetery
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Coordinate: 42.8078003, -95.9781036

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Coordinate: 42.8058014, -95.9775009

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Coordinate: 42.8375015, -96.1686020

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Coordinate: 43.1280000, -96.2295000

22. Sheridan Township Cemetery
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Coordinate: 43.2047005, -96.0208969

23. Saint Joseph Cemetery
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24. Pleasant Hill Cemetery
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