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John Robert Whipple

Birth	:	12 Jul 1926 Wapello County, Iowa, USA
Death	:	5 Apr 2013 Urbandale, Polk County, Iowa, USA
Burial	:	Agency Cemetery, Agency, Wapello County, USA
Coordinate	:	40.9916800, -92.3074000
Description	:	John Robert Whipple, 86, of Urbandale, passed away April 5, 2013, at Senior Suites of Urbandale. John was born in Wapello County on July 12, 1926, to Don and Patricia Whipple. On April 8, 1944, John was united in marriage to Grace Irene Wellman. Shortly after they were married, he enlisted in the U.S.Navy, where he was assigned to the aircraft carrier U.S.S. Randolph. He served for the last several months of World War II and was awarded the Purple Heart for injuries received on March 11, 1945. After returning home from the war, John farmed in the... Read More	John Robert Whipple, 86, of Urbandale, passed away April 5, 2013, at Senior Suites of Urbandale. John was born in Wapello County on July 12, 1926, to Don and Patricia Whipple. On April 8, 1944, John was united in marriage to Grace Irene Wellman. Shortly after they were married, he enlisted in the U.S.Navy, where he was assigned to the aircraft carrier U.S.S. Randolph. He served for the last several months of World War II and was awarded the Purple Heart for injuries received on March 11, 1945. After returning home from the war, John farmed in the Ottumwa area before moving the family to Des Moines in 1957. He retired from the U.S.Postal Service in 1986. Jonn was an active member of the Greater Des Moines Umpires Association and was recognized by them for 25 years of service. He was also a member of Fort Des Moines United Methodist Church. John is survived by two daughter, Mary Helen(John)Stone of Blue Springs, MO, and Connie(Charles)Kimpston of Polk City; daughter-in-law, Deborah Whipple of Indianola; grandchildren, Carrie(Scott)Turner of Lee's Summit, MO, Kim(Karen)Belanger of Kirksville, MO, Jeff and Paul Whipple of Indianola and Brett Shedd and Julie Miller of Polk City; great-grandchildren, Kaydee Belanger, Zachary and Jordan Turner and Jory Miller. John is preceded in death by his beloved wife of 66 years, Grace; son, John Robert Whipple II; grandson, Matthew John Shedd; parents; and sisters, Kay Newton and Patty Anderson. Funeral services will be at 10:30 am Monday at McLaren's Chapel in West Des Moines with burial at the Agency Cemetery. Visitation will be from 4-6 pm Sunday at McLaren's Chapel. In lieu of flowrs memorials may be directed to the Fort Des Moines United Methodist Church or Hospice of Central Iowa.

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John Robert Whipple's memorial is located at: Agency Cemetery, Agency, Wapello County, USA.
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John Robert Whipple death on 5 Apr 2013 in Urbandale, Polk County, Iowa, USA
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Latitude: 40.9916800
Longitude: -92.3074000

Family Members:

Parent

Robert Donald “Don” Whipple

(1903 - 1977)

Patricia Jean McMillin Whipple

(1904 - 1995)

Spouse

Grace Irene Wellman Whipple

(1923 - 2010)

Siblings

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Coordinate: 40.9916800, -92.3074000

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Coordinate: 40.9918000, -92.2926000

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7. Sterner Cemetery
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Coordinate: 41.0125008, -92.2497025

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Coordinate: 40.9250182, -92.2835155

13. Calvary Cemetery
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Coordinate: 41.0261002, -92.3897018

14. Ellsworth Cemetery
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Coordinate: 40.9500182, -92.2251806

15. McIntire Cemetery
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Coordinate: 40.9646988, -92.4005966

16. SIOC Cemetery
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Coordinate: 40.9190903, -92.2705612

17. Dahlonega Cemetery
Ottumwa, Wapello County, USA
Coordinate: 41.0540000, -92.3700000

18. Fiedler Cemetery
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Coordinate: 40.9124985, -92.3131027

19. Garrison Rock Cemetery
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Coordinate: 41.0670000, -92.3440000

20. Ottumwa Jewish Cemetery
Ottumwa, Wapello County, USA
Coordinate: 41.0362000, -92.4009000

21. Mount Olivet Cemetery
Wapello County, USA
Coordinate: 41.0471992, -92.3902969

22. Ottumwa Cemetery
Ottumwa, Wapello County, USA
Coordinate: 41.0346985, -92.4049988

23. Eldon Cemetery
Eldon, Wapello County, USA
Coordinate: 40.9296989, -92.2249985

24. Des Moines River Cemetery
Wapello County, USA
Coordinate: 40.9463000, -92.2042000