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John E Soorholtz

Birth	:	19 Dec 1930 Marshalltown, Marshall County, Iowa, USA
Death	:	28 Dec 2012 Des Moines, Polk County, Iowa, USA
Burial	:	Melbourne Memorial Garden, Melbourne, Marshall County, USA
Coordinate	:	41.9350160, -93.0911490
Description	:	John E. Soorholtz, 82, lifelong Melbourne, Iowa area resident and former State of Iowa Senator, died Friday, December 28, 2012 at the Mercy Medical Center in Des Moines. John was born on December 19, 1930, in Marshalltown, Iowa, the son of J. Howard and Edna Mae (Franklin) Soorholtz of Melbourne. He graduated from Melbourne High School in 1949 and attended Iowa State University. On September 2, 1951, he was united in marriage to the love of his life, Barbara Herbert, at the Evangelical and Reform Church in Melbourne. Following their marriage, they made their home on... Read More	John E. Soorholtz, 82, lifelong Melbourne, Iowa area resident and former State of Iowa Senator, died Friday, December 28, 2012 at the Mercy Medical Center in Des Moines. John was born on December 19, 1930, in Marshalltown, Iowa, the son of J. Howard and Edna Mae (Franklin) Soorholtz of Melbourne. He graduated from Melbourne High School in 1949 and attended Iowa State University. On September 2, 1951, he was united in marriage to the love of his life, Barbara Herbert, at the Evangelical and Reform Church in Melbourne. Following their marriage, they made their home on the family farm in Melbourne. John was a member of St. John's United Church of Christ, the Masons and the American Legion. He was a Korean Conflict Veteran, stationed in Germany during active duty. John raised purebred Hampshire hogs, starting in his early youth until he retired from hog production. During his life, he was devoted to the pork industry and agriculture. His past professional recognitions include: President of the Iowa Pork Producer's Association (IPPA) (1969-1972), President of the Iowa Hampshire Association (1972-1974), President of the National Pork Council (1978) during which time the new NPPC building was built, Iowa Master Pork Producer (1971), National Hog Farmer Award for outstanding work in the hog industry (1977), Chairman of the Farmer's for Robert Ray Committee for Governor, first Chairman of the Iowa Beginning Farmer's Program, member of the U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Advisory Committee and Chairman of the Purebred Swine Council. Other highlights of his career included his induction into the Iowa Farm Bureau Federation Hall of Fame (2007) and into the National Pork Producer's Council Hall of Fame (2010). He served in the Iowa State Senate (District 36) (1983-1992). During his terms of service, John managed several bills through the Senate, including: the Pork Check-Off Bill, the Pseudorabies Bill, and the Iowa Beginning Family Farm Loan Program. John was elected and served on the Marshall County Board of Supervisors (1998-2006). He loved watching boxing, was a devoted grandfather and was always open about his opinions. John is survived by his adoring wife, Barbara, and his five daughters and eight grandchildren: Cindy (Dave) Schulte, Brad and Stephanie of State Center, Sharon (Joel) Soorholtz Greer, Kate and Erin of Marshalltown, Joni (Tom) Dittmer, Addy and Ben (Eldridge), Patty (Joe) Russo of Melbourne, and Stacey (Curtis) Moore, Hayden and Reese of Urbandale. Preceding him in death are his parents.

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John E Soorholtz's memorial is located at: Melbourne Memorial Garden, Melbourne, Marshall County, USA.
When did John E Soorholtz death?
John E Soorholtz death on 28 Dec 2012 in Des Moines, Polk County, Iowa, USA
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Latitude: 41.9350160
Longitude: -93.0911490

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Barbara Jean Herbert Soorholtz

(1932 - 2017)

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Nearby Cemetories:

1. Melbourne Memorial Garden
Melbourne, Marshall County, USA
Coordinate: 41.9350160, -93.0911490

2. Maple Grove Cemetery
Melbourne, Marshall County, USA
Coordinate: 41.9639015, -93.0571976

3. Logan Cemetery
Van Cleve, Marshall County, USA
Coordinate: 41.9094009, -93.0382996

4. German Baptist Cemetery
State Center, Marshall County, USA
Coordinate: 41.9785995, -93.1350021

5. Saint Josephs Cemetery
Marshall County, USA
Coordinate: 41.9278000, -93.1695500

6. Fairview Cemetery
Melbourne, Marshall County, USA
Coordinate: 41.8763000, -93.0972000

7. Eden Cemetery
Rhodes, Marshall County, USA
Coordinate: 41.9286003, -93.1763992

8. Price Pioneer Cemetery
Marshall County, USA
Coordinate: 41.9486008, -93.1841965

9. County Home Cemetery
Marshalltown, Marshall County, USA
Coordinate: 42.0082970, -93.0694733

10. Sea Captains Grave
Haverhill, Marshall County, USA
Coordinate: 41.9347000, -92.9802000

11. Saint Johns United Church of Christ Cemetery
Haverhill, Marshall County, USA
Coordinate: 41.9060000, -92.9808000

12. LaMoille Cemetery
LaMoille, Marshall County, USA
Coordinate: 42.0194016, -93.0391998

13. Saint Josephs Cemetery
State Center, Marshall County, USA
Coordinate: 42.0085983, -93.1742020

14. Immaculate Conception Cemetery
Haverhill, Marshall County, USA
Coordinate: 41.9436720, -92.9572400

15. Bethany Cemetery
Baxter, Jasper County, USA
Coordinate: 41.8344002, -93.1243973

16. Hillside Cemetery
State Center, Marshall County, USA
Coordinate: 42.0289001, -93.1639023

17. Day Cemetery
Rhodes, Marshall County, USA
Coordinate: 41.8885994, -93.2264023

18. Laurel Methodist Cemetery
Laurel, Marshall County, USA
Coordinate: 41.8987000, -92.9416000

19. Center School Cemetery
Marshalltown, Marshall County, USA
Coordinate: 41.9954270, -92.9463690

20. Raridon Cemetery
Baxter, Jasper County, USA
Coordinate: 41.8416550, -93.2002032

21. Restland Cemetery
Baxter, Jasper County, USA
Coordinate: 41.8191986, -93.1547012

22. Graceland Cemetery
Laurel, Marshall County, USA
Coordinate: 41.8835983, -92.9319000

23. Saint Johns Cemetery
Jasper County, USA
Coordinate: 41.8102989, -93.0286026

24. Zoar Cemetery
Jasper County, USA
Coordinate: 41.8102989, -93.0286026