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Leona Barbara Huber Croatt

Birth	:	10 Jun 1920 Fort Atkinson, Winneshiek County, Iowa, USA
Death	:	21 Feb 2020 Decorah, Winneshiek County, Iowa, USA
Burial	:	Saint Lukes Catholic Cemetery, Saint Lucas, Fayette County, USA
Coordinate	:	43.0660000, -91.9296000
Description	:	Leona Croatt, age 99, of St. Lucas, IA, died on Friday, February 21, 2020 at Aase Haugen Senior Services in Decorah, IA. Mass of Christian burial will be held at 10:30 a.m., Friday, February 28, 2020, at St. Luke’s Catholic Church, in St. Lucas, Iowa, with Rev. Aaron Junge presiding. Burial will be in the church cemetery. Visitation will be from 5:00-7:00 p.m., on Thursday, February 27, 2020 at St. Luke’s Catholic Church and also after 9:30 a.m., at the church on Friday morning. Leona Barbara (Huber) Croatt was born on June 10, 1920 the daughter of Leo... Read More	Leona Croatt, age 99, of St. Lucas, IA, died on Friday, February 21, 2020 at Aase Haugen Senior Services in Decorah, IA. Mass of Christian burial will be held at 10:30 a.m., Friday, February 28, 2020, at St. Luke’s Catholic Church, in St. Lucas, Iowa, with Rev. Aaron Junge presiding. Burial will be in the church cemetery. Visitation will be from 5:00-7:00 p.m., on Thursday, February 27, 2020 at St. Luke’s Catholic Church and also after 9:30 a.m., at the church on Friday morning. Leona Barbara (Huber) Croatt was born on June 10, 1920 the daughter of Leo and Barbara (Sluka) Huber in Fort Atkinson, IA. She attended St. John Catholic School and graduated from Fort Atkinson High School. She was united in marriage to Linus Croatt on June 9, 1941 at St. John’s in Fort Atkinson. Together they had two children: Joyce and Victor. She and Linus farmed together for thirty years before moving to town in 1971. Leona was diagnosed with MS at only thirty-five years old. She enjoyed dancing in her early years, card parties, music, visits from her family and friends. According to her family, especially her grandchildren and great-grandchildren she made the best snickerdoodles and sugar cookies around. She always made sure she had some on hand along with ice cream treats. Leona was a member of St. Luke’s Catholic Church, Catholic Order of Foresters and the Rosary Society. She prayed the rosary twice a day almost all of her life. Leona is survived by her son: Victor (Mary) Croatt, St. Lucas, IA. Grandchildren: Bev (Gary) Rustad, Decorah, IA; Brian (Kelli) Drilling, Waucoma, IA; Tom (Chris) Drilling, St. Lucas, IA; Laura (Steve) Busta, Fort Atkinson, IA; Greg (Jess) Drilling, Waucoma, IA; Bill (Stacy) Croatt, Lena, IL; Gina (Joel) Smith, Fort Atkinson, IA; Jamey (Courtney) Croatt, Slater, IA and Katie (Nick Wemark) Croatt, Fort Atkinson, IA. Twenty-one great grandchildren and five great-great grandchildren along with many nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her husband: Linus Croatt. Daughter: Joyce (Loras) Drilling. Grandson: Robert John Croatt. Parents: Leo and Barbara (Sluka) Huber. Brother: Philip (Eleanor) Huber. Sisters: Mary Mattes, Monica (Alfred) Nienhaus, Dorothy (Leo) Schmitz, Catherine (John) Foreman and Rose (Verdie) Crogveek. Father and mother-in-law: Victor Sr. (Mary) Croatt. Brothers and sisters-in-law: Nick (Eleanor) Croatt, John (Blanche) Croatt, Rita (Joe) Martin and Angeline (Hubert) Wenthold. Leona’s family would like to thank all the staff at Aase Haugen for such compassion and care they showed her while she was a resident there. The girls will always remember her singing “You are my Sunshine” as she rolled down the hall to her room. The Schluter-Balik Funeral Home is handling arrangements.

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Where is Leona Barbara Huber Croatt's memorial?
Leona Barbara Huber Croatt's memorial is located at: Saint Lukes Catholic Cemetery, Saint Lucas, Fayette County, USA.
When did Leona Barbara Huber Croatt death?
Leona Barbara Huber Croatt death on 21 Feb 2020 in Decorah, Winneshiek County, Iowa, USA
Where are the coordinates of the Leona Barbara Huber Croatt's memorial?
Latitude: 43.0660000
Longitude: -91.9296000

Family Members:

Parent

Leo H Huber

(1881 - 1965)

Barbara L Sluka Huber

(1878 - 1958)

Spouse

Linus Conrad Croatt

(1918 - 2001)

Siblings

Mary Frances Huber Mattes

(1908 - 1998)

Phillip Joseph Huber

(1909 - 1984)

Monica Genevieve Huber Nienhaus

(1911 - 1988)

Rose Antoinette Huber Crogveek

(1913 - 2012)

Catherine Marie Huber Foreman

(1918 - 2010)

Dorothy Huber Schmitz

(1922 - 1992)

Children

Joyce Barbara Croatt Drilling

(1942 - 2017)

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Nearby Cemetories:

1. Saint Lukes Catholic Cemetery
Saint Lucas, Fayette County, USA
Coordinate: 43.0660000, -91.9296000

2. Eden Cemetery
Waucoma, Fayette County, USA
Coordinate: 43.0308960, -91.9622370

3. Eden Cemetery
Saint Lucas, Fayette County, USA
Coordinate: 43.0307999, -91.9621964

4. Saint Anthony of Padua Chapel Cemetery
Festina, Winneshiek County, USA
Coordinate: 43.0996000, -91.8935000

5. Young Cemetery
Washington Township, Winneshiek County, USA
Coordinate: 43.1102982, -91.9131012

6. Dover Township Cemetery
Dover Township, Fayette County, USA
Coordinate: 43.0708008, -91.8392029

7. Oak Ridge Cemetery
Auburn Township, Fayette County, USA
Coordinate: 43.0155983, -91.8683014

8. Saint Petr Kirchof
Eldorado, Fayette County, USA
Coordinate: 43.0572014, -91.8352966

9. Saint Marys Cemetery
Waucoma, Fayette County, USA
Coordinate: 43.0583000, -92.0255966

10. Waucoma Cemetery
Waucoma, Fayette County, USA
Coordinate: 43.0586014, -92.0271988

11. Saint Marys Cemetery
Festina, Winneshiek County, USA
Coordinate: 43.1205000, -91.8658000

12. Oak Lawn Cemetery
Fayette County, USA
Coordinate: 42.9986000, -91.9666977

13. Oak Hill Cemetery
Fort Atkinson, Winneshiek County, USA
Coordinate: 43.1397018, -91.9353027

14. Saint Johns Catholic Cemetery
Fort Atkinson, Winneshiek County, USA
Coordinate: 43.1425018, -91.9238968

15. Pitts Cemetery
Fayette County, USA
Coordinate: 42.9900017, -91.9708023

16. Saint Peters Cemetery
Fort Atkinson, Winneshiek County, USA
Coordinate: 43.1474991, -91.9405975

17. Saint James German Lutheran Cemetery
Winneshiek County, USA
Coordinate: 43.1478000, -91.9408000

18. Boale Cemetery
Fayette County, USA
Coordinate: 42.9935700, -91.8451900

19. Windsor Cemetery
Hawkeye, Fayette County, USA
Coordinate: 42.9644012, -91.9225006

20. Saint Rose Cemetery
Fayette County, USA
Coordinate: 43.0786018, -92.0678024

21. Alpha Cemetery
Alpha, Fayette County, USA
Coordinate: 43.0057983, -92.0428009

22. Bethel Cemetery
Hawkeye, Fayette County, USA
Coordinate: 42.9803009, -92.0218964

23. George Cemetery
Fayette County, USA
Coordinate: 43.0346985, -91.7818985

24. First Lutheran Church Cemetery
Military Township, Winneshiek County, USA
Coordinate: 43.0897000, -91.7775000