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Leroy Harold Rotschafer

Birth	:	19 Apr 1929 Wesley, Kossuth County, Iowa, USA
Death	:	14 Mar 2019 Urbandale, Polk County, Iowa, USA
Burial	:	Sunset Memorial Gardens, Des Moines, Polk County, USA
Coordinate	:	41.5159988, -93.6429977
Description	:	Leroy Harold Rotschafer, 89, was born April 19, 1929, in Wesley, Iowa to August F. and Sadie (Daniels) Rotschafer. He passed away Thursday, March 14, 2019 at the Urbandale Health Care Center. Leroy graduated from Britt High School in Britt, Iowa and earned his bachelor’s degree in education from Iowa State University. He was a veteran of World War II, serving in the Army from 1946-47. Leroy had been a resident of the Des Moines area since 1957. He married Alma Berniece Cook. Leroy was a teacher for the Des Moines Public Schools system for 37 years. He helped... Read More	Leroy Harold Rotschafer, 89, was born April 19, 1929, in Wesley, Iowa to August F. and Sadie (Daniels) Rotschafer. He passed away Thursday, March 14, 2019 at the Urbandale Health Care Center. Leroy graduated from Britt High School in Britt, Iowa and earned his bachelor’s degree in education from Iowa State University. He was a veteran of World War II, serving in the Army from 1946-47. Leroy had been a resident of the Des Moines area since 1957. He married Alma Berniece Cook. Leroy was a teacher for the Des Moines Public Schools system for 37 years. He helped established a drivers’ education program for disabled drivers. Leroy was a member of Union Park United Methodist Church, the National Education Association, and the Masonic Lodge of Tama, Iowa. One of Leroy’s passions was traveling and following his retirement, he and his wife Alma visited all 50 states. He is survived by his son David (Donna) Rotschafer, daughter Cindy Blackford, brother Leonard Rotschafer, five grandchildren: Mikeal, Rick (Miranda), Alyssa (Mike), Mina (Luke) and Drew (Julie), nine great-grandchildren: Corley, Emery, Jackson, Sam, Cate, Lauren, Finn, Maddie and Ben, and many other extended family and friends. Leroy was preceded in death by his wife Alma, daughter Karen, son-in-law Mikeal Blackford, and sisters Loella and Esther. Visitation will be held from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. Friday, March 22, 2019 at Hamilton’s Funeral Home, 605 Lyon Street, Des Moines. Funeral service will be 10:00 a.m. Saturday, March 23, 2019 at Union Park United Methodist Church, 2305 E 12th Street, Des Moines, followed by burial at Sunset Memorial Gardens. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be directed to Union Park UMC Scholarship Fund, 2305 E 12th Street, Des Moines, IA 50316 or Hospice of the Midwest, 9203 Northpark Drive, Johnston, IA 50131. Condolences may be expressed at www.HamiltonsFuneralHome.com.

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Leroy Harold Rotschafer's memorial is located at: Sunset Memorial Gardens, Des Moines, Polk County, USA.
When did Leroy Harold Rotschafer death?
Leroy Harold Rotschafer death on 14 Mar 2019 in Urbandale, Polk County, Iowa, USA
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Latitude: 41.5159988
Longitude: -93.6429977

Family Members:

Parent

Spouse

Alma Cook Rotschafer

(1929 - 2009)

Siblings

Loella M. Rotschafer Perkins

(1923 - 2019)

Children

Cynthia J Rotschafer Blackford

(1953 - unknow)

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1. Sunset Memorial Gardens
Des Moines, Polk County, USA
Coordinate: 41.5159988, -93.6429977

2. Fort Des Moines Post Cemetery (Defunct)
Des Moines, Polk County, USA
Coordinate: 41.5259850, -93.6070350

3. Oak Grove Cemetery
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Coordinate: 41.5485992, -93.6580963

4. Norwalk Cemetery
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Coordinate: 41.4758850, -93.6724270

5. Elm Grove Cemetery
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Coordinate: 41.5253348, -93.5768008

6. Pleasant Ridge Cemetery
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Coordinate: 41.5011950, -93.7309600

7. Benjamin F Jesse Pioneer Cemetery
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Coordinate: 41.5776360, -93.6931440

8. Cathedral Church of Saint Paul Columbarium
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Coordinate: 41.5878500, -93.6291500

9. Woodland Cemetery
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Coordinate: 41.5889015, -93.6464005

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Coordinate: 41.5860000, -93.6729500

12. Emanuel Cemetery
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Coordinate: 41.5917015, -93.6485977

13. Scotch Ridge Cemetery
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Coordinate: 41.4736400, -93.5575980

14. Saint Ambrose Cemetery
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Coordinate: 41.5932999, -93.6464005

15. Scott Gravesite
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Coordinate: 41.5877000, -93.6008500

16. Webb Cemetery
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Coordinate: 41.4385986, -93.6682968

17. Hendricks Cemetery
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Coordinate: 41.5883400, -93.5954700

18. Jordan Family Cemetery
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Coordinate: 41.5615200, -93.7347200

19. Avon Cemetery
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Coordinate: 41.5299988, -93.5338974

20. Oak Hill Cemetery
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Coordinate: 41.5614500, -93.7356910

21. Grace United Methodist Church Memorial Garden
Des Moines, Polk County, USA
Coordinate: 41.5980000, -93.6673000

22. Jordan Cemetery
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Coordinate: 41.5588989, -93.7450027

23. Saint Lukes Episcopal Church Garden
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Coordinate: 41.6039162, -93.6644135

24. Saint John's Cemetery
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