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Joseph Lee “Joe” Straka

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Birth	:	30 Oct 1941 Anamosa, Jones County, Iowa, USA
Death	:	18 May 2019 Hiawatha, Linn County, Iowa, USA
Burial	:	Mount Clark Cemetery, Central City, Linn County, USA
Coordinate	:	42.1968994, -91.5369034
Description	:	Joseph “Joe” Lee Straka, 77, of Marion, Iowa, passed away Saturday, May 18, 2019, at the Dennis and Donna Oldorf House of Mercy, Hiawatha. Per Joe’s wishes, cremation has taken place. A private Family Graveside Service will be held at Mount Clark Cemetery in Central City, Iowa. Arrangements by Murdoch Funeral Home & Cremation Service, Marion. Joe was born October 30, 1941, at the Anamosa Hospital the son of Paul and Bernice (Taylor) Straka. He served honorably in the United States Army in Germany from 1959 to 1962. On August 23, 2003, Joe... Read More	Joseph “Joe” Lee Straka, 77, of Marion, Iowa, passed away Saturday, May 18, 2019, at the Dennis and Donna Oldorf House of Mercy, Hiawatha. Per Joe’s wishes, cremation has taken place. A private Family Graveside Service will be held at Mount Clark Cemetery in Central City, Iowa. Arrangements by Murdoch Funeral Home & Cremation Service, Marion. Joe was born October 30, 1941, at the Anamosa Hospital the son of Paul and Bernice (Taylor) Straka. He served honorably in the United States Army in Germany from 1959 to 1962. On August 23, 2003, Joe was united in marriage to Joyce Marilyn Fisk Long. He was a “Joe of all trades” and a good story teller. His go to saying was, “That’s my story and I’m sticking to it.” He worked at many places over his lifetime. Joe was a paperboy, farmer, auctioneer, broadcaster, and activity director. He worked for Square “D”, Goss Graphics, Target, and Hobby Lobby. Joe also officiated three weddings. He enjoyed fishing, woodworking, model trains, and playing cards. Joe loved all pets, except snakes. Joe is survived and lovingly remembered by his wife, Joyce Straka of Marion; daughters, Retha Straka of Marion, Renae Heims of Marion, and Rhonda Jefferson of Springfield, Virginia; step-daughter, Lisa (Albert) Rush of Kannapolis, North Carolina; eight grandchildren, Alec, Lauren, Landon, McKinsey, Courtney, Garrett, Lindsey, and Jasmin; four great-grandchildren, Lennox, Ronin, Kane, and Taryn; one sister, Darlene (Larry) Lerch of Marion; two brothers, Clyde Straka of Cedar Rapids and Don (Judy) Straka of Dorchester, Iowa; nephews, Andrew and Tim Lerch; and his pets, “Cali” his cat and “Buddy” his bird. He was preceded in death by his parents, Paul and Bernice Straka; sister, Vera; and many aunts and uncles. In lieu of flowers, memorials in Joe’s memory may be directed to Camp Courageous, 12007 190th Street, Monticello, Iowa, 52310, St. Jude’s Children’s Research Hospital, P.O. Box 1000, Department 142, Memphis, Tennessee, 38148, or the Dennis and Donna Oldorf Hospice House of Mercy, 315 18th Avenue, Hiawatha, Iowa, 52233.

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Joseph Lee “Joe” Straka's memorial is located at: Mount Clark Cemetery, Central City, Linn County, USA.
When did Joseph Lee “Joe” Straka death?
Joseph Lee “Joe” Straka death on 18 May 2019 in Hiawatha, Linn County, Iowa, USA
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Latitude: 42.1968994
Longitude: -91.5369034

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Bernice Elizabeth Taylor Straka

(1913 - 1999)

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Nearby Cemetories:

1. Mount Clark Cemetery
Central City, Linn County, USA
Coordinate: 42.1968994, -91.5369034

2. Oak Hill Cemetery
Central City, Linn County, USA
Coordinate: 42.2117004, -91.5252991

3. Blodgett Cemetery
Central City, Linn County, USA
Coordinate: 42.2125015, -91.5774994

4. Mills Grove Cemetery
Paris, Linn County, USA
Coordinate: 42.2408620, -91.5559070

5. Jordans Grove Cemetery
Central City, Linn County, USA
Coordinate: 42.1529400, -91.5007500

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

7. Coggon Cemetery
Coggon, Linn County, USA
Coordinate: 42.2714980, -91.5291220

8. Saint Johns Cemetery
Coggon, Linn County, USA
Coordinate: 42.2726530, -91.5306510

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

10. West Prairie Cemetery
Troy Mills, Linn County, USA
Coordinate: 42.2492500, -91.6269000

11. Saint Joseph's Cemetery
Prairieburg, Linn County, USA
Coordinate: 42.2099991, -91.4216995

12. Nugents Grove Cemetery
Coggon, Linn County, USA
Coordinate: 42.2799988, -91.4997025

13. Prairie Chapel Cemetery
Linn County, USA
Coordinate: 42.1070980, -91.5503170

14. Lower Spring Grove Cemetery
Troy Mills, Linn County, USA
Coordinate: 42.2783012, -91.6007996

15. Pleasant Hill Cemetery
Adams Township, Delaware County, USA
Coordinate: 42.2965300, -91.4991200

16. Linn County Home Cemetery
Marion, Linn County, USA
Coordinate: 42.0910030, -91.5594740

17. Gillian Cemetery
Linn County, USA
Coordinate: 42.1236600, -91.4232000

18. Lafayette Cemetery
Alburnett, Linn County, USA
Coordinate: 42.1457780, -91.6765840

19. Whittier Cemetery
Whittier, Linn County, USA
Coordinate: 42.0934300, -91.4641600

20. Alice Cemetery
Alice, Linn County, USA
Coordinate: 42.1974900, -91.6950000

21. Hart Family Cemetery
Linn County, USA
Coordinate: 42.1555549, -91.3807180

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

23. Calvary Cemetery
Ryan, Delaware County, USA
Coordinate: 42.3264008, -91.4788971

24. Upper Spring Grove Cemetery
Buchanan County, USA
Coordinate: 42.3086014, -91.6505966