Home > United States of America > Iowa > Howard County > Lourdes > Our Lady Of Lourdes Cemetery > John J Wacha Jr.

John J Wacha Jr.

1 / 2

2 / 2

❮ ❯

John J Wacha Jr.

Birth	:	17 Apr 1922
Death	:	16 Dec 2012
Burial	:	Our Lady Of Lourdes Cemetery, Lourdes, Howard County, USA
Coordinate	:	43.2583008, -92.3000031
Description	:	John Wacha Jr. age 90, of Cresco, IA died Sunday, December 16, 2012, at Regional Health Services in Cresco. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held Thursday, December 20, 2012 at 11:00 am at Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church, Lourdes, Iowa, with Fr. Steve Garner officiating. Friends may call from 4:00 pm – 8:00 pm Wednesday at Lindstrom Funeral Home in Cresco where there will be a Parish Scripture Service at 8 pm John J. Wacha Jr. was born April 17, 1922 in Howard Township of Howard County IA, the son of John and Mary (Roman) Wacha Sr. He... Read More	John Wacha Jr. age 90, of Cresco, IA died Sunday, December 16, 2012, at Regional Health Services in Cresco. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held Thursday, December 20, 2012 at 11:00 am at Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church, Lourdes, Iowa, with Fr. Steve Garner officiating. Friends may call from 4:00 pm – 8:00 pm Wednesday at Lindstrom Funeral Home in Cresco where there will be a Parish Scripture Service at 8 pm John J. Wacha Jr. was born April 17, 1922 in Howard Township of Howard County IA, the son of John and Mary (Roman) Wacha Sr. He attended Howard #7 grade school. On November 8, 1950 he married Margaret Berka at Holy Trinity Catholic Church in Protivin, IA. In 1954 John founded Wacha Insurance Agency which his son, John Wacha III operates today. John was active in the business until he entered the Cresco Care Center. He also farmed in Howard County and was one of the first farmers in the area to own a combine. John was a life-long resident of Howard County and life-long member of Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church, of which he was very active having serving on the parish council, it's various committees and boards as well as the cemetery board. For many years he has been a 4th Degree member of the Knights of Columbus Over the years John was active in the community as a leader in the 4H, Boy Scouts, on the board of the Maple Leaf Creamery, Co-Chairman of the Lourdes Centennial Committee, sponsored softball and bowling teams was past president and currently honorary member of the Howard County Fair Board and past president of Bohemian Mutual Insurance. He was a fan of the Chicago Cubs. John is survived by four children; John Wacha III of Lime Springs, Joe Wacha of Cresco, Judy (Donald) Bartels of Elma and Mary Wacha of Limes Springs; 4 grandchildren, Melissa (Aaron) Schatz and their children Nolan and Alanna, Michelle (Tyler) Schwarck and their daughter Kaylee, Malinda Bartels and Myranda Bartels. John is preceded in death by his wife Margaret on Dec 24, 1995; two sisters, Loretta (Adolph) Ludwig and Ione (Harlan) Benson.

frequently asked questions (FAQ):

Where is John J Wacha Jr.'s memorial?
John J Wacha Jr.'s memorial is located at: Our Lady Of Lourdes Cemetery, Lourdes, Howard County, USA.
When did John J Wacha Jr. death?
John J Wacha Jr. death on 16 Dec 2012 in
Where are the coordinates of the John J Wacha Jr.'s memorial?
Latitude: 43.2583008
Longitude: -92.3000031

Family Members:

Parent

John Joseph Wacha

(1883 - 1960)

Mary A. Roman Wacha

(1888 - 1980)

Spouse

Margaret Anna Berka Wacha

(1927 - 1995)

Siblings

Loretta Mary Wacha Ludwig

(1913 - 1974)

Flowers:

Nearby Cemetories:

1. Our Lady Of Lourdes Cemetery
Lourdes, Howard County, USA
Coordinate: 43.2583008, -92.3000031

2. Holy Cross Cemetery
Howard County, USA
Coordinate: 43.3041992, -92.2197037

3. Jerico Lutheran Church Cemetery
Jerico, Chickasaw County, USA
Coordinate: 43.1850014, -92.2569427

4. Saint Patricks Catholic Cemetery
Lawler, Chickasaw County, USA
Coordinate: 43.1851190, -92.2557330

5. Sargeant Farm Cemetery
Chickasaw County, USA
Coordinate: 43.1777802, -92.2611084

6. Howard Cemetery
Elma, Howard County, USA
Coordinate: 43.2517014, -92.4372025

7. Saint Pauls Lutheran Church Cemetery
Maple Leaf, Howard County, USA
Coordinate: 43.3217000, -92.4082000

8. Calvary Cemetery
Elma, Howard County, USA
Coordinate: 43.2522011, -92.4421997

9. Union Cemetery
Alta Vista, Chickasaw County, USA
Coordinate: 43.1955605, -92.4169388

10. Calvary Cemetery
Alta Vista, Chickasaw County, USA
Coordinate: 43.1983520, -92.4241590

11. Saude Lutheran Cemetery
Lawler, Chickasaw County, USA
Coordinate: 43.2058296, -92.1666718

12. Yankee Cemetery
Chickasaw County, USA
Coordinate: 43.1556015, -92.2378006

13. Crane Creek Lutheran Cemetery
Jerico, Chickasaw County, USA
Coordinate: 43.1553001, -92.2341995

14. Howard Center Township Cemetery
Cresco, Howard County, USA
Coordinate: 43.3786011, -92.2241974

15. Saratoga Township Cemetery
Saratoga, Howard County, USA
Coordinate: 43.3710000, -92.4023000

16. Sacred Heart Cemetery
Chickasaw County, USA
Coordinate: 43.1543999, -92.1793976

17. New Oregon Cemetery
Cresco, Howard County, USA
Coordinate: 43.3200000, -92.1186000

18. Holy Trinity Church Cemetery
Protivin, Howard County, USA
Coordinate: 43.2188911, -92.0916672

19. Reckner Cemetery
Howard County, USA
Coordinate: 43.2743988, -92.5152969

20. Jacksonville Cemetery
Chickasaw County, USA
Coordinate: 43.1122017, -92.2082977

21. Saint Patricks Cemetery
Howard County, USA
Coordinate: 43.2200012, -92.5149994

22. Calvary Cemetery
Cresco, Howard County, USA
Coordinate: 43.3774986, -92.1410980

23. Eggleston Farm Cemetery
Chickasaw County, USA
Coordinate: 43.0916710, -92.3499985

24. Saint Marys Cemetery
North Washington, Chickasaw County, USA
Coordinate: 43.1128006, -92.4231033