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John Henry Gerdes

Birth	:	24 Aug 1895 Langworthy, Jones County, Iowa, USA
Death	:	25 Feb 1939 Strawberry Point, Clayton County, Iowa, USA
Burial	:	Prairie Hill Cemetery, Monticello, Jones County, USA
Coordinate	:	42.2383003, -91.3193970
Plot	:	Row 11 Lot #86
Description	:	SOURCE: THE MONTICELLO EXPRESS...PAGE 1....MARCH 2, 1939 Funeral Of John H. Gerdes Held In Castle Grove Township Wed. Many relatives and friends were in attendance at the funeral of John Henry Gerdes, which was held at SS. Peter and Paul Lutheran church in Castle Grove township at one o'clock yesterday afternoon with Rev. Arnold Thalacker in charge. This was preceded by short services at the family home in Monticello at 12:15. Mr. Gerdes' body was laid to rest in the cemetery near the church. He was a native of Jones county and was born near... Read More	SOURCE: THE MONTICELLO EXPRESS...PAGE 1....MARCH 2, 1939 Funeral Of John H. Gerdes Held In Castle Grove Township Wed. Many relatives and friends were in attendance at the funeral of John Henry Gerdes, which was held at SS. Peter and Paul Lutheran church in Castle Grove township at one o'clock yesterday afternoon with Rev. Arnold Thalacker in charge. This was preceded by short services at the family home in Monticello at 12:15. Mr. Gerdes' body was laid to rest in the cemetery near the church. He was a native of Jones county and was born near Langworthy August 24, 1895. His parents were George and Charlotte (Wessels) Gerdes. A year later the family moved to Strawberry Point where John spent the early years of his life and attended the rural schools. It was here that he assisted his father with the farm work. He entered the service of the United States army during the World war, July 25, 1918, and was a member of Company K of the Fourth United States infantry in the third division. In September of that year he was sent to France. Following the Armistice he signed up to remain in France with the army of occupation and did not return to this country until August, 1919. Marriage In 1920 Mr. Gerdes was married to Anna Knake of Castle Grove township. They spent the first seven months of their married life on a farm near Strawberry Point and thereafter took charge of the Knake farm ; southwest of Monticello. Five- children .were born to this union ; Harold; who died at the age of seven years, Glenn, in the Monticello high school, an infant son who died soon after birth, Loretta and Helen. Mr. Gerdes enjoyed good health until March, 1936, when he became ill and upon the advice of his physician he ceased active farm work. A year later the family removed to Monticello. Mr. Gerdes' health remained about the same until last December when a glandular infection sapped his strength. Three weeks ago he was taken to Strawberry Point where he wished to visit, while regaining his strength. Matters took a sudden turn for the worse last Friday and his wife was called from Monticello. He answered the final summons at 2 o'clock Saturday morning. Church Member Throughout his life Mr. Gerdes was a member of the Lutheran church. He was baptized in infancy and confirmed in the Lutheran church of Strawberry Point. After his removal to Castle Grove township he became an active member of SS. Peter and Paul Lutheran church and served on the church council. On the evening before his death Rev. Jahr of Strawberry Point administered the Lord's Supper to Mr. Gerdes for the last time. In addition to his wife and family, Mr. Gerdes is survived by his parents and two brothers, Harm and Henry, all of Strawberry 'Point. The services at the grave were in charge of the Monticello Post of the Veterans of Foreign Wars. Included in the ritual was the firing of volleys over the grave of the deceased veteran, and the sounding of taps as a fitting tribute to a well spent life.

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Where is John Henry Gerdes's memorial?
John Henry Gerdes's memorial is located at: Prairie Hill Cemetery, Monticello, Jones County, USA.
When did John Henry Gerdes death?
John Henry Gerdes death on 25 Feb 1939 in Strawberry Point, Clayton County, Iowa, USA
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Latitude: 42.2383003
Longitude: -91.3193970

Family Members:

Parent

(unknow - unknow)

Spouse

Anna Margaretha Knake Gerdes

(1897 - 1972)

Siblings

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Children

Harold William Gerdes

(1921 - 1928)

Infant Son Gerdes

(1925 - 1925)

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Nearby Cemetories:

1. Prairie Hill Cemetery
Monticello, Jones County, USA
Coordinate: 42.2383003, -91.3193970

2. Castle Grove Baptist Cemetery
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Coordinate: 42.2670100, -91.2936100

3. Immaculate Conception Cemetery
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Coordinate: 42.2824670, -91.3100540

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Coordinate: 42.3013992, -91.3146973

5. Cass Cemetery
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Coordinate: 42.1684500, -91.3102700

6. Langworthy Cemetery
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Coordinate: 42.1878014, -91.2380981

7. Saint Joseph's Cemetery
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Coordinate: 42.2099991, -91.4216995

8. Sams Cemetery
Jones County, USA
Coordinate: 42.1536000, -91.3380000

9. Prairieburg-Boulder Cemetery
Prairieburg, Linn County, USA
Coordinate: 42.2416992, -91.4458008

10. Chestnut Street Cemetery
Monticello, Jones County, USA
Coordinate: 42.2382940, -91.1924700

11. Grand Street Cemetery
Monticello, Jones County, USA
Coordinate: 42.2369690, -91.1922590

12. Hart Family Cemetery
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Coordinate: 42.1555549, -91.3807180

13. Sacred Heart Cemetery
Monticello, Jones County, USA
Coordinate: 42.2606010, -91.1905975

14. Buck Creek Cemetery
Delaware County, USA
Coordinate: 42.3365000, -91.3425000

15. Livingston Cemetery
Hopkinton, Delaware County, USA
Coordinate: 42.3278008, -91.2438965

16. Boulder Cemetery
Waubeek, Linn County, USA
Coordinate: 42.2028008, -91.4539032

17. Oakwood Cemetery
Monticello, Jones County, USA
Coordinate: 42.2322006, -91.1761017

18. Hazel Knoll Cemetery
Linn County, USA
Coordinate: 42.1397018, -91.3803024

19. East Monticello Cemetery
East Monticello, Jones County, USA
Coordinate: 42.2597200, -91.1610000

20. Hopkinton Cemetery
Hopkinton, Delaware County, USA
Coordinate: 42.3425000, -91.2405000

21. Holy Cross Cemetery
Anamosa, Jones County, USA
Coordinate: 42.1150017, -91.2956009

22. Wayne Zion Cemetery
Jones County, USA
Coordinate: 42.1650009, -91.1825027

23. Anamosa State Penitentiary Cemetery
Anamosa, Jones County, USA
Coordinate: 42.1122017, -91.3082962

24. Saint John's Evangelical Lutheran Cemetery
Monticello, Jones County, USA
Coordinate: 42.2079200, -91.1420500