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Martin Anthony “Mert” Schwarte

Birth	:	9 Jun 1928 Westphalia, Shelby County, Iowa, USA
Death	:	25 Oct 2017 Woodbine, Harrison County, Iowa, USA
Burial	:	Saint Boniface Cemetery, Westphalia, Shelby County, USA
Coordinate	:	41.7219009, -95.3944016
Description	:	= = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = Martin Anthony Schwarte June 9, 1928 - October 25, 2017 Family Will Greet Friends NOV 4. 12:00 PM - 01:00 PM Pauley Jones Funeral Home - Harlan 1304 Ninth Street Harlan, IA 51537 Funeral Service NOV 4. 01:00 PM Pauley Jones Funeral Home - Harlan 1304 Ninth Street Harlan, IA 51537 Burial with Military Honors St. Boniface Cemetery 403 Duren Street Westphalia, IA 51578 Martin “Mert” Anthony Schwarte, son of William and Mary Ann (Schiltz) Schwarte, was born June 9, 1928 in Westphalia, Iowa. He was baptized and confirmed at St. Boniface Catholic Church in Westphalia and attended St.... Read More	= = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = Martin Anthony Schwarte June 9, 1928 - October 25, 2017 Family Will Greet Friends NOV 4. 12:00 PM - 01:00 PM Pauley Jones Funeral Home - Harlan 1304 Ninth Street Harlan, IA 51537 Funeral Service NOV 4. 01:00 PM Pauley Jones Funeral Home - Harlan 1304 Ninth Street Harlan, IA 51537 Burial with Military Honors St. Boniface Cemetery 403 Duren Street Westphalia, IA 51578 Martin “Mert” Anthony Schwarte, son of William and Mary Ann (Schiltz) Schwarte, was born June 9, 1928 in Westphalia, Iowa. He was baptized and confirmed at St. Boniface Catholic Church in Westphalia and attended St. Boniface Catholic School through the 8th grade. Mert then went to work with his family on his brother Sylvan’s farm. He also spent one summer with his brother, Bill, working at Holy Rosary Indian Mission in South Dakota. Mert also worked for Evans Construction Company putting in light poles for the R.E.A. and Iowa Public around Harlan, Panama, Portsmouth, and Council Bluffs. After WWII ended, Mert was drafted into the Army 47th Infantry Division in February of 1951. It was a medical company and he was trained as an infantry med aid and was the first Medic to carry a rifle. Mert’s rifle training came in handy one year later, when he was made Sergeant and sent to Korea. He served his country honorably until March 7, 1953 and received several awards for his service, including a Medical Badge, Korean Service Medal with one Bronze Service Star, and the United Nations Service Medal. After returning home from his military service, Mert worked for the Union Pacific Railroad as a telephone and telegraph lineman in eight states. He then worked for Knudsen & Brothers as a carpenter, and Omaha Steele, before going to work at Regal Towels until his retirement in 1994. Mert went to a wedding dance in Iowa where he met “Peggy,” a sweet little black-haired girl named Catherine E. Kaufman. He was living in Wyoming at the time, and drove back every single weekend for two years to see her. Mert decided he couldn’t live without her and they got married on April 10, 1956 at St. Joseph’s Catholic Church in Earling, Iowa. To this union, three loving children were born: Randall, Wayne, and Mary Lea. After their wedding, the couple made their home in Shelby County and he worked as a carpenter. Mert died surrounded by his family on Wednesday, October 25, 2017 at Rose Vista Retirement Community in Woodbine, Iowa, attaining the age of 89 years, 4 months, and 16 days. In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by his wife Peggy Schwarte; son-in-law Randall Booth; siblings Herman Schwarte, Joseph Schwarte, Msgr. Michael Schwarte, William Schwarte, Sylvan Schwarte, Marie Sullivan, Raymond Schwarte, and Bernice Schwarte. Left to cherish his memory are his children Randall (Mona) Schwarte of Westphalia, IA; Wayne Schwarte of Earling, IA; Mary Lea Booth of Westphalia, IA; ten grandchildren; five great-grandchildren; sisters Caroline Esser of Woodbine, IA; Margaret (Jerry) Epperle of Bellevue, NE; nieces, nephews, other family members, and friends. = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = =

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Martin Anthony “Mert” Schwarte's memorial is located at: Saint Boniface Cemetery, Westphalia, Shelby County, USA.
When did Martin Anthony “Mert” Schwarte death?
Martin Anthony “Mert” Schwarte death on 25 Oct 2017 in Woodbine, Harrison County, Iowa, USA
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Latitude: 41.7219009
Longitude: -95.3944016

Family Members:

Parent

William Herman Schwarte

(1882 - 1965)

Mary Ann Schiltz Schwarte

(1889 - 1981)

Spouse

Catherine Estella Kaufman Schwarte

(1934 - 2009)

Siblings

Rev Michael William Schwarte

(1912 - 2006)

William Herman Schwarte Jr.

(1916 - 2009)

Caroline Catherine Schwarte Esser

(1924 - 2021)

Raymond Vitus Schwarte

(1932 - 1986)

Bernice Alice Schwarte

(1934 - 2003)

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Nearby Cemetories:

1. Saint Boniface Cemetery
Westphalia, Shelby County, USA
Coordinate: 41.7219009, -95.3944016

2. Saint Joseph Cemetery
Earling, Shelby County, USA
Coordinate: 41.7797012, -95.4207993

3. Saint Marys Cemetery
Panama, Shelby County, USA
Coordinate: 41.7332993, -95.4811020

4. Washington Township Cemetery
Panama, Shelby County, USA
Coordinate: 41.7305984, -95.4867020

5. Harlan Cemetery
Harlan, Shelby County, USA
Coordinate: 41.6594505, -95.3281403

6. Lincoln Township Cemetery
Harlan, Shelby County, USA
Coordinate: 41.6422005, -95.4028015

7. Rose Hill Cemetery
Kirkman, Shelby County, USA
Coordinate: 41.7317009, -95.2767029

8. Union Township Cemetery
Defiance, Shelby County, USA
Coordinate: 41.8269005, -95.3471985

9. Saints Peter and Paul Catholic Cemetery
Defiance, Shelby County, USA
Coordinate: 41.8269005, -95.3450012

10. Slates Cemetery
Kirkman, Shelby County, USA
Coordinate: 41.7605000, -95.2521000

11. Saint Mary's Cemetery
Portsmouth, Shelby County, USA
Coordinate: 41.6519012, -95.5233002

12. Doyle Cemetery
Earling, Shelby County, USA
Coordinate: 41.8051000, -95.5087000

13. Cass Township Cemetery
Portsmouth, Shelby County, USA
Coordinate: 41.6272115, -95.4958362

14. Gallands Grove RLDS Holcomb Cemetery
Shelby County, USA
Coordinate: 41.8342018, -95.4788971

15. Abel Galland Memorial Cemetery
Manteno, Shelby County, USA
Coordinate: 41.8370000, -95.4932500

16. Fairview Township Cemetery
Corley, Shelby County, USA
Coordinate: 41.5856500, -95.3207500

17. Bowmans Grove Cemetery
Harlan, Shelby County, USA
Coordinate: 41.6617012, -95.2130966

18. Folck Cemetery
Harlan, Shelby County, USA
Coordinate: 41.6198000, -95.2456000

19. Oak Hill Cemetery
Irwin, Shelby County, USA
Coordinate: 41.7813988, -95.2074966

20. Danway Cemetery
Shelby County, USA
Coordinate: 41.7296982, -95.1900024

21. Manteno Cemetery
Shelby County, USA
Coordinate: 41.8343964, -95.5367355

22. Astor Cemetery
Shelby County, USA
Coordinate: 41.8636017, -95.2853012

23. Chambers Cemetery
Persia, Harrison County, USA
Coordinate: 41.6018982, -95.5681000

24. Red Line Cemetery
Shelby County, USA
Coordinate: 41.7178574, -95.1517029