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John Henry Oswald

Birth	:	31 Mar 1931 Carroll County, Iowa, USA
Death	:	20 Feb 2009 Des Moines, Polk County, Iowa, USA
Burial	:	Mount Olivet Cemetery, Carroll, Carroll County, USA
Coordinate	:	42.0536340, -94.8595510
Description	:	Visitation and Prayers Monday, February 23, 2009 After 3:00 PM Knights of Columbus Rosary 4:00 PM Vigil Service 7:00 PM Ohde Twit Funeral Home, Carroll, Iowa Mass of Christian Burial Tuesday, February 24, 2009, 10:30 AM Holy Spirit Church, Carroll, Iowa Rev. Timothy A. Johnson, Celebrant Interment with Military Honors Mt. Olivet Cemetery, Carroll, Iowa American Legion Maurice Dunn Post #7 John Henry Oswald was born to Henry and Laura (Grote) Oswald on March 31, 1931, at Carroll, Iowa. He was one of ten children. He lived on a farm near Willey, Iowa throughout his early childhood. In his teenage years he worked on the Danner farm... Read More	Visitation and Prayers Monday, February 23, 2009 After 3:00 PM Knights of Columbus Rosary 4:00 PM Vigil Service 7:00 PM Ohde Twit Funeral Home, Carroll, Iowa Mass of Christian Burial Tuesday, February 24, 2009, 10:30 AM Holy Spirit Church, Carroll, Iowa Rev. Timothy A. Johnson, Celebrant Interment with Military Honors Mt. Olivet Cemetery, Carroll, Iowa American Legion Maurice Dunn Post #7 John Henry Oswald was born to Henry and Laura (Grote) Oswald on March 31, 1931, at Carroll, Iowa. He was one of ten children. He lived on a farm near Willey, Iowa throughout his early childhood. In his teenage years he worked on the Danner farm near Willey. He attended school at Willey and Mt. Carmel. He joined the armed services in 1952 and served during the Korean War until 1954. After leaving the army, he worked for Wittrock Motors as an auto mechanic from 1954-1966. In 1967 he worked the night shift loading bread trucks for Old Home Bread. He joined the Carroll Police Force in 1968-1987 serving most of those years as a night officer. In the fall of 1987 he began work as a night security guard with Per Mar Security working at Pella Corporation. Over the years he also worked as an auto mechanic at Phillips 66 and Ralph's DX. In 1955 he met Phyllis Sapp while attending an Arcadia dance. They were married at Sts. Peter and Paul Church in Carroll on May 4, 1957. This union was blessed with five children. The couple lived in Carroll all of their married life. He was a member of Sts. Peter and Paul Church and later Holy Spirit Church where he was an usher for many years. He was a member of the Knights of Columbus, the American Legion, and the Holy Spirit Men's Club. John loved singing, playing cards, telling jokes, completing crossword puzzles, and attending his children's and grandchildren's sporting events, concerts and dance recitals. He was an avid baseball fan and enjoyed following his beloved Cardinals team. John died on Friday, February 20, 2009 at Iowa Methodist Medical Center in Des Moines, Iowa following a long illness. He is survived by his wife Phyllis Oswald of Carroll; four daughters: Jane and husband Ed Griesel of Sioux City; Joleen Schulz of Carroll; Judy and husband Tracy Kendzora of Des Moines; and Julie and husband Rich Anderson of North Branch, MN; son John Oswald Jr. and wife Tammy of Omaha, NE; 16 grandchildren: Eddie and wife Megan; Joey and fiance Liz; Gabe, Luke and Matthew Griesel; Ashlee and fiance Joe; Amber and Autumn Schulz; Cassie, Mandie and Ryan Kendzora; Alex and Austin Oswald; and Garrett, Zack and Rachel Anderson; one great-granddaughter Emma Daniels; three sisters: Agnes Louis of Carroll; Leona Seidl of Carroll; and Marie and husband Max Bell of Des Moines; brothers Andrew Oswald and wife Iris of Omaha, NE, and Richard Oswald and wife Emily of Coon Rapids; sister-in-law Marlene Oswald of Adams, MN; other relatives and many friends. John was preceded in death by his parents Henry and Laura Oswald; sisters Genevieve Nees and Angela Nees; brothers Eugene (in infancy) and Walter Oswald; grandson Johnnie Griesel (in infancy); mother-in-law Margaret Sapp; and brothers-in-law Leon Nees, Frank Nees, Bob Louis and John Seidl.

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Where is John Henry Oswald's memorial?
John Henry Oswald's memorial is located at: Mount Olivet Cemetery, Carroll, Carroll County, USA.
When did John Henry Oswald death?
John Henry Oswald death on 20 Feb 2009 in Des Moines, Polk County, Iowa, USA
Where are the coordinates of the John Henry Oswald's memorial?
Latitude: 42.0536340
Longitude: -94.8595510

Family Members:

Parent

Henry John Oswald

(1892 - 1953)

Laura Sophia Grote Oswald

(1896 - 1992)

Spouse

Phyllis M. Sapp Oswald

(1936 - 2013)

Siblings

(unknow - unknow)

Angela C. Oswald Nees

(1922 - 1996)

Agnes Mary Oswald Louis

(1924 - 2017)

Eugene Oswald

(1931 - 1931)

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Nearby Cemetories:

1. Mount Olivet Cemetery
Carroll, Carroll County, USA
Coordinate: 42.0536340, -94.8595510

2. Carroll City Cemetery
Carroll, Carroll County, USA
Coordinate: 42.0560963, -94.8599856

3. Holy Angels Cemetery
Carroll County, USA
Coordinate: 42.0014000, -94.9141998

4. Saint Francis Cemetery
Maple River, Carroll County, USA
Coordinate: 42.0969009, -94.9372025

5. Saint Marys Catholic Cemetery
Willey, Carroll County, USA
Coordinate: 41.9783363, -94.8212204

6. Holy Family Cemetery
Lidderdale, Carroll County, USA
Coordinate: 42.1178017, -94.7839966

7. West Lawn Cemetery
Glidden, Carroll County, USA
Coordinate: 42.0649986, -94.7406006

8. Immanuel Cemetery
Lidderdale, Carroll County, USA
Coordinate: 42.1389008, -94.8022003

9. Saint Augustine Cemetery
Halbur, Carroll County, USA
Coordinate: 42.0066986, -94.9744034

10. Our Lady Of Mount Carmel Cemetery
Mount Carmel, Carroll County, USA
Coordinate: 42.1547012, -94.9088974

11. Arcadia Cemetery
Arcadia Township, Carroll County, USA
Coordinate: 42.1000680, -95.0130550

12. East Liberty Cemetery
Lidderdale, Carroll County, USA
Coordinate: 42.1591988, -94.7636032

13. McCurdy Cemetery
Carroll County, USA
Coordinate: 41.9403000, -94.7649994

14. Saint Johns Catholic Cemetery
Arcadia, Carroll County, USA
Coordinate: 42.0855406, -95.0341577

15. Dickson Cemetery
Glidden Township, Carroll County, USA
Coordinate: 42.1074982, -94.6939011

16. Saint Bernards Cemetery
Breda, Carroll County, USA
Coordinate: 42.1786003, -94.9732971

17. Elba Cemetery
Templeton, Carroll County, USA
Coordinate: 41.9068985, -94.9131012

18. Sacred Heart Cemetery
Templeton, Carroll County, USA
Coordinate: 41.9138746, -94.9460994

19. Dedham Cemetery
Dedham, Carroll County, USA
Coordinate: 41.8993988, -94.8225021

20. Saint Josephs Cemetery
Dedham, Carroll County, USA
Coordinate: 41.8993988, -94.8210983

21. North Coon Cemetery
Carroll County, USA
Coordinate: 42.1260986, -94.6716995

22. Old Carrollton Cemetery
Carrollton, Carroll County, USA
Coordinate: 41.9233017, -94.7403030

23. Lanesboro Cemetery
Lanesboro, Carroll County, USA
Coordinate: 42.1810989, -94.7230988

24. Luckow Cemetery
Auburn, Sac County, USA
Coordinate: 42.2168999, -94.9266968