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LaVerne Donald Krauel

Birth	:	20 Oct 1924 Audubon County, Iowa, USA
Death	:	15 Oct 2009 Mesa, Maricopa County, Arizona, USA
Burial	:	Maple Grove Cemetery, Audubon, Audubon County, USA
Coordinate	:	41.7289100, -94.9242700
Description	:	LaVerne Donald Krauel, the son of Chris W. and Hattie Ehlert Krauel, was born October 20, 1924 at his parents' home in Cameron Township, Audubon County, near Ross, IA and died October 15, 2009 at the Hospice of the Valley Friendship Village in Mesa, AZ at the age of 84 years, 11 months and 25 days. LaVerne was baptized as an adult at the First Evangelical Lutheran Church in Mesa. He attended rural Audubon County schools and graduated from the Audubon High School with the Class of 1943. He then helped operate the family farm for a short time. On September 22,... Read More	LaVerne Donald Krauel, the son of Chris W. and Hattie Ehlert Krauel, was born October 20, 1924 at his parents' home in Cameron Township, Audubon County, near Ross, IA and died October 15, 2009 at the Hospice of the Valley Friendship Village in Mesa, AZ at the age of 84 years, 11 months and 25 days. LaVerne was baptized as an adult at the First Evangelical Lutheran Church in Mesa. He attended rural Audubon County schools and graduated from the Audubon High School with the Class of 1943. He then helped operate the family farm for a short time. On September 22, 1943 he was inducted into the U.S. Army Air Force. During his tour of duty he served as a B-17 gunner with the U.S. 8th Air Force seeing action in the Rhineland and Central Europe. While in the service he also attended Cadet College at Shawnee, OK and the Aurora School of Photo Engraving. He was honorably discharged on November 8, 1945 and returned to the Audubon area. On August 4, 1946 he was united in marriage to Geneva Jorgensen at the Presbyterian Church in Audubon, IA. One daughter Sandra, was born to this union. They farmed for a short time then LaVerne attended linotype school and started working for Spencer Printing in Audubon. In 1958 LaVerne and Geneva moved to Mesa, AZ. LaVerne was employed as the manager of the print shop at the Strauchs Stationers for over 30 years. In 1983 LaVerne and Geneva started their own print shop, "Mesa Quality Printing", which they operated until they sold the business and retired. During retirement, LaVerne enjoyed carpentry and woodworking. They also enjoyed traveling within the U.S. and Europe. LaVerne was a member of the First Evangelical Lutheran Church in Mesa. He held several elected local and state offices within the American Legion Post 26, of which he was a life member. He was a life member of VFW Post 1760 and a life member of the Elks Lodge 1781. LaVerne was a member of the Military Order of the Cootie, Post 144 as well as the National Post of the Chef De Gare Club. Preceding him in death were his parents; his brothers and sisters: Emmert Krauel, Cameron Krauel, Leroy and wife Mable Krauel, Lewis and wife Arlene Krauel, Ollivene and husband Victor Eddy, and Esther and husband Orville Mozena; his sisters-in-law and brothers-in-law: Patricia Schurer, Sharlene and husband Michael Jensen, H.P. Jorgensen, Jr., Audrey Jorgensen, Gordon Wealch, Keith Staples, and Lyle Murray. Survivors include his wife of 63 years, Geneva Krauel of Mesa, AZ; his daughter: Sandra and husband Joe Acuna of Chandler, AZ; his sisters-in-law and brothers-in-law: Faye Krauel, Gertrude Krauel, Lloyd and wife Shirley Jorgensen all of Audubon, Virginia and husband Norbert Stoberl of Manning, IA, Franklin and wife Carol Jorgensen of Audubon, Yvonne Staples of Papillion, NE, Erick John Jorgensen and Beatrice Wealch both of Audubon, Darvin and wife Nadine Jorgensen of Exira, IA, Marlene and husband Kent Walter, Jane Jorgensen all of Audubon, and Mick Schurer of Lawrence, KS, nieces, nephews, other relatives and many friends.

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LaVerne Donald Krauel's memorial is located at: Maple Grove Cemetery, Audubon, Audubon County, USA.
When did LaVerne Donald Krauel death?
LaVerne Donald Krauel death on 15 Oct 2009 in Mesa, Maricopa County, Arizona, USA
Where are the coordinates of the LaVerne Donald Krauel's memorial?
Latitude: 41.7289100
Longitude: -94.9242700

Family Members:

Parent

Christian William Krauel

(1880 - 1959)

Harriet M. “Hattie” Ehlert Krauel

(1882 - 1972)

Spouse

Geneva Ivadell Jorgensen Krauel

(1928 - 2015)

Siblings

Leroy Edward Krauel

(1907 - 1977)

Olivene May Krauel Eddy

(1909 - 1995)

Emmert J. Krauel

(1911 - 1996)

Esther Opal Krauel Mozena

(1913 - 1995)

Lewis Krauel

(1914 - 1988)

Cameron Chris “Shorty” Krauel

(1916 - 1985)

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Nearby Cemetories:

1. Maple Grove Cemetery
Audubon, Audubon County, USA
Coordinate: 41.7289100, -94.9242700

2. Arlington Heights Cemetery
Audubon, Audubon County, USA
Coordinate: 41.7270000, -94.9240000

3. Saint Patricks Cemetery
Audubon, Audubon County, USA
Coordinate: 41.7033005, -94.9242020

4. County Farm Cemetery
Audubon County, USA
Coordinate: 41.6953120, -94.9233120

5. Luccocks Grove Cemetery
Audubon County, USA
Coordinate: 41.7619019, -94.8653030

6. Hamlin Lutheran Cemetery
Hamlin, Audubon County, USA
Coordinate: 41.6685000, -94.8995000

7. Ebenezer Cemetery
Audubon, Audubon County, USA
Coordinate: 41.7175000, -95.0159000

8. Douglas Township Cemetery
Audubon County, USA
Coordinate: 41.7611008, -95.0282974

9. Melville Township Cemetery
Audubon County, USA
Coordinate: 41.7439003, -94.8013992

10. Cameron Cemetery
Audubon County, USA
Coordinate: 41.8236008, -94.9167023

11. Lincoln Township Cemetery
Gray, Audubon County, USA
Coordinate: 41.8198130, -95.0154970

12. Adventist Cemetery
Exira, Audubon County, USA
Coordinate: 41.6164017, -94.9697037

13. Bethany Lutheran Cemetery
Kimballton, Audubon County, USA
Coordinate: 41.6524410, -95.0530670

14. Gray Cemetery
Gray, Audubon County, USA
Coordinate: 41.8414001, -94.9946976

15. Viola Center Cemetery
Viola Center, Audubon County, USA
Coordinate: 41.8236008, -94.8016968

16. Poplar Cemetery
Poplar, Shelby County, USA
Coordinate: 41.6895000, -95.0942000

17. Saint John's Cemetery
Exira, Audubon County, USA
Coordinate: 41.5914670, -94.9547750

18. Exira Cemetery
Exira, Audubon County, USA
Coordinate: 41.5953636, -94.8654785

19. Merrills Grove Cemetery
Fiscus, Shelby County, USA
Coordinate: 41.7057991, -95.1128006

20. Holy Trinity Cemetery
Exira, Audubon County, USA
Coordinate: 41.5905991, -94.8641968

21. Immanuel Lutheran Cemetery
Kimballton, Audubon County, USA
Coordinate: 41.6306000, -95.0832977

22. Pleasant Hill Cemetery
North Branch, Guthrie County, USA
Coordinate: 41.6603012, -94.7236023

23. Oakfield Baptist Cemetery
Oakfield, Audubon County, USA
Coordinate: 41.5774994, -95.0168991

24. Michaelsen Cemetery
Shelby County, USA
Coordinate: 41.7124000, -95.1463500