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Joseph E Hershberger

Birth	:	16 May 1922 Johnson County, Iowa, USA
Death	:	18 Jan 2018 Kalona, Washington County, Iowa, USA
Burial	:	East Union Mennonite Cemetery, Sharon Center, Johnson County, USA
Coordinate	:	41.5258179, -91.7049484
Description	:	KALONA - Joseph E. Hershberger was born to Edwin and Esther (Miller) Hershberger on May 16, 1922 near Kalona, Iowa. He died at the Pleasantview Home in Kalona on Thursday, January 18, 2018, at the age of 95 years. In his youth Joseph attended Evergreen one-room school. On August 28, 1941, he was married to Suvilla Bontrager. The couple celebrated 69 years of marriage before Suvilla's death in 2011. They had lived on various farms in the area and later moved to Iowa City. Joe farmed, worked for Dane's Coal Company and in construction for Paris Miller and for Earl Yoder... Read More	KALONA - Joseph E. Hershberger was born to Edwin and Esther (Miller) Hershberger on May 16, 1922 near Kalona, Iowa. He died at the Pleasantview Home in Kalona on Thursday, January 18, 2018, at the age of 95 years. In his youth Joseph attended Evergreen one-room school. On August 28, 1941, he was married to Suvilla Bontrager. The couple celebrated 69 years of marriage before Suvilla's death in 2011. They had lived on various farms in the area and later moved to Iowa City. Joe farmed, worked for Dane's Coal Company and in construction for Paris Miller and for Earl Yoder Construction. His final job was at the University of Iowa as a locksmith. Joe enjoyed memberships in several bowling leagues and joined several golf teams. He also enjoyed traveling and putting together jigsaw puzzles. In 1987 Joe and Suvilla moved to the warmth of Sun City, Arizona, to enjoy their retirement. There, Joe golfed nearly every day and enjoyed their many new friendships. In 2003 the couple moved back to Kalona to the Pleasantview Home. Joe was a member of the Kalona Mennonite Church. Joe is survived by a daughter Esther (Warren) Gingerich of Kalona; a son Jeremiah (Dawn) Hershberger of Council Groves, Kansas; three grandchildren: Lisa (Tim) Harms, Jeff (Betsy) Gingerich, Dan Gingerich; five great grandchildren: Phil and Steve Harms, Katie, Sam, and Calvin Gingerich; three step grandchildren: Sam, Joe and Pete Stiles. He is also survived by two brothers: John (Esther) Hershberger, Mark Hershberger; a sister Rhoda Hershberger: a brother-in-law Joe (Betty) Bontrager, and a sister-in-law Esther Tate. He was preceded in death by his parents, his wife Suvilla, a son Philip, a brother Paul, and a sister Magdalena Beachy. Celebration of Life Service will be held at 11:00 AM Tuesday, January 23, 2018, at the Kalona Mennonite Church in Kalona. Rev. Scott Swartzendruber and Rev. Josh Lundberg will officiate. Burial will be in the East Union Cemetery. Visitation will be held from 3-7 PM on Monday at the Yoder-Powell Funeral Home in Kalona. A memorial fund has been established for Kalona Mennonite Church and Pleasantview Home. The Yoder-Powell Funeral Home is caring for Joe and his family.

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Where is Joseph E Hershberger's memorial?
Joseph E Hershberger's memorial is located at: East Union Mennonite Cemetery, Sharon Center, Johnson County, USA.
When did Joseph E Hershberger death?
Joseph E Hershberger death on 18 Jan 2018 in Kalona, Washington County, Iowa, USA
Where are the coordinates of the Joseph E Hershberger's memorial?
Latitude: 41.5258179
Longitude: -91.7049484

Family Members:

Parent

Edwin Hershberger

(1893 - 1952)

Esther Miller Hershberger

(1900 - 1990)

Spouse

Suvilla M. Bontrager Hershberger

(1919 - 2011)

Siblings

Jacob Hershberger

(1931 - 1931)

Children

Philip Hershberger

(1942 - 1961)

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Nearby Cemetories:

1. East Union Mennonite Cemetery
Sharon Center, Johnson County, USA
Coordinate: 41.5258179, -91.7049484

2. Peter Miller Cemetery
Johnson County, USA
Coordinate: 41.5214005, -91.6813965

3. South Gingerich Mennonite Cemetery
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Coordinate: 41.5076294, -91.7227936

4. Fairview Mennonite Cemetery
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Coordinate: 41.5396000, -91.6751000

5. Snider Cemetery
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Coordinate: 41.4997386, -91.7196131

6. North Gingerich Sharon Cemetery
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Coordinate: 41.5553017, -91.7024994

7. Sharon Bethel Cemetery
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Coordinate: 41.5558000, -91.7086000

8. Sharon Hill Cemetery
Kalona, Washington County, USA
Coordinate: 41.4928017, -91.7071991

9. Moses P Miller Cemetery
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Coordinate: 41.4929610, -91.6960140

10. Haven Cemetery
Johnson County, USA
Coordinate: 41.5558080, -91.7320500

11. John Helmuth Cemetery
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Coordinate: 41.5583870, -91.6764660

12. Saint John Lutheran Cemetery
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Coordinate: 41.5542000, -91.6678000

13. Brenneman Cemetery
Amish, Johnson County, USA
Coordinate: 41.5166702, -91.7611084

14. Sharon Center Cemetery
Johnson County, USA
Coordinate: 41.5543000, -91.6555000

15. Middleburg Cemetery
Kalona, Washington County, USA
Coordinate: 41.4907990, -91.6613998

16. Frytown Cemetery
Johnson County, USA
Coordinate: 41.5718000, -91.7355000

17. Sharon Cemetery
Johnson County, USA
Coordinate: 41.5402000, -91.6370000

18. Coffman Cemetery
English River Township, Washington County, USA
Coordinate: 41.4889045, -91.7585030

19. Yoder Family Cemetery
Sharon Center, Johnson County, USA
Coordinate: 41.5666832, -91.6460017

20. Pleasant Hill Cemetery
Johnson County, USA
Coordinate: 41.5346170, -91.7884060

21. Eash Cemetery
Johnson County, USA
Coordinate: 41.5800018, -91.6519012

22. Graper Farm Cemetery
Iowa City, Johnson County, USA
Coordinate: 41.5904360, -91.7317740

23. Shiloh Nutmeg Cemetery
Kalona, Washington County, USA
Coordinate: 41.4581300, -91.7020800

24. Wertz Cemetery
Amish, Johnson County, USA
Coordinate: 41.5486500, -91.7939000