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Leo N. Gergen

Birth	:	4 Jun 1914 Alton, Sioux County, Iowa, USA
Death	:	3 Sep 2004 Orange City, Sioux County, Iowa, USA
Burial	:	Saint Marys Cemetery, Alton, Sioux County, USA
Coordinate	:	42.9902992, -96.0160980
Description	:	Leo married Marie Schneider on May 29,1939 in Alton, Iowa. Leo and Marie are the parents of: Sharon Carol Ronald Dennis David ****** Leo married Esther Plathe on January 28, 1980 in Granville, Iowa. ****** Siouxland Press; September 15, 2004 Leo N. Gergen, 90, of Alton, IA passed away Friday, Sept. 3, 2004 at Orange City Municipal Hospital in Orange City, IA. Leo was born June 4, 1914 the son of Michael and Elizabeth (Malget) Gergen of rural Alton, IA Leo was raised in the Alton area and received his education at St. Mary's Academy in Alton. He was then engaged in farming with... Read More	Leo married Marie Schneider on May 29,1939 in Alton, Iowa. Leo and Marie are the parents of: Sharon Carol Ronald Dennis David ****** Leo married Esther Plathe on January 28, 1980 in Granville, Iowa. ****** Siouxland Press; September 15, 2004 Leo N. Gergen, 90, of Alton, IA passed away Friday, Sept. 3, 2004 at Orange City Municipal Hospital in Orange City, IA. Leo was born June 4, 1914 the son of Michael and Elizabeth (Malget) Gergen of rural Alton, IA Leo was raised in the Alton area and received his education at St. Mary's Academy in Alton. He was then engaged in farming with his father near Alton. On May 29,1939 he married Mercedes Marie Schneider at Alton. They made their home near Alton where they were engaged in farming. In 1971 they moved into Alton and Leo continued farming until retiring in 1978. Mercedes died Aug. 18,1975. On Jan. 28, 1980 he married Esther Plathe at Granville. They made their home in Alton. He had been a resident of the Happy Siesta Health Care Center in Remsen since Jan. 2003.His hobbies included bowling and following the Chicago Cubs. Farming was his first love and he was always proud of his "A" John Deere and his 630. One of his favorite quotes was "It ain't in the bin yet". He often talked about his horses, Jerry and Dewey and his dog, Pudge. Funeral Service was held on Tuesday, Sept. 7, 2004 at St. Mary's Catholic Church in Alton. Burial was at St. Mary's Cemetery in Alton. Survivors include his wife, Esther; two daughters, Sharon and Carol; two sons, Ronald and Dennis; one daughter-in-law, Lela; five stepdaughters, Julie, Cheryl, Kim, Jolene; one stepson, Duane; 12 grandchildren; 20 step grandchildren; 11 great grandchildren; 8 step great-grandchildren. Leo was a member of St. Mary's Catholic Church of Alton and the Knights of Columbus of Granville, IA. Leo was preceded in death by one son, David; one stepdaughter, Diane Plathe; one daughter-in-law, Debra Gergen; two sisters, Mary Ruhland and Bertha Rodenbour; two brothers, Nic and Vincent.

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Where is Leo N. Gergen's memorial?
Leo N. Gergen's memorial is located at: Saint Marys Cemetery, Alton, Sioux County, USA.
When did Leo N. Gergen death?
Leo N. Gergen death on 3 Sep 2004 in Orange City, Sioux County, Iowa, USA
Where are the coordinates of the Leo N. Gergen's memorial?
Latitude: 42.9902992
Longitude: -96.0160980

Family Members:

Parent

Michael Joseph Gergen

(1880 - 1954)

Elizabeth Malget Gergen

(1885 - 1971)

Spouse

Mercedes Marie Schneider Gergen

(1916 - 1975)

Siblings

Mary Ann Gergen Ruhland

(1910 - 2003)

Bertha M Gergen Rodenbour

(1912 - 1981)

Vincent M. Gergen

(1918 - 1983)

Children

David Michael Gergen

(1941 - 1996)

Flowers:

Nearby Cemetories:

1. Saint Marys Cemetery
Alton, Sioux County, USA
Coordinate: 42.9902992, -96.0160980

2. Nassau Township Cemetery
Alton, Sioux County, USA
Coordinate: 42.9832993, -96.0318985

3. West Lawn Cemetery
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Coordinate: 43.0110970, -96.0653000

4. Newkirk Cemetery
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Coordinate: 43.0661011, -95.9781036

5. Sherman Township Cemetery
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Coordinate: 42.9667015, -96.1444016

6. Saint Joseph Catholic Cemetery
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Coordinate: 42.9813995, -95.8716965

7. Hospers Cemetery
Hospers, Sioux County, USA
Coordinate: 43.0732994, -95.9197006

8. Saint Anthonys Cemetery
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Coordinate: 43.0668983, -95.9036026

9. Saint Marys Cemetery
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Coordinate: 42.9594002, -96.1769028

10. Hospers Memorial Cemetery
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Coordinate: 43.0694008, -95.8846970

11. Middleburg Cemetery
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Coordinate: 43.1102982, -96.0772018

12. Memory Gardens Sioux Center Cemetery
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Coordinate: 43.0680000, -96.1720000

13. Seney Cemetery
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Coordinate: 42.8586655, -96.1265106

14. Saint Joseph Cemetery
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Coordinate: 42.8953018, -96.2005997

15. Saint Catherines Cemetery
Oyens, Plymouth County, USA
Coordinate: 42.8224200, -96.0563900

16. Saint John Cemetery
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Coordinate: 42.9566994, -95.7799988

17. Saint John Lutheran Cemetery
Ireton, Sioux County, USA
Coordinate: 42.9585991, -96.2550201

18. Saint Marys Cemetery
Remsen, Plymouth County, USA
Coordinate: 42.8078003, -95.9781036

19. Remsen Cemetery
Remsen, Plymouth County, USA
Coordinate: 42.8058014, -95.9775009

20. Resthaven Cemetery
Le Mars, Plymouth County, USA
Coordinate: 42.8375015, -96.1686020

21. Carmel Reformed Church Cemetery
Carmel, Sioux County, USA
Coordinate: 43.1280000, -96.2295000

22. Sheridan Township Cemetery
Boyden, Sioux County, USA
Coordinate: 43.2047005, -96.0208969

23. Saint Joseph Cemetery
Hull, Sioux County, USA
Coordinate: 43.1916080, -96.1273510

24. Pleasant Hill Cemetery
Ireton, Sioux County, USA
Coordinate: 42.9681015, -96.3143997