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Marvin E. Bethke Sr.

Birth	:	19 Jun 1932
Death	:	16 Feb 2013 Osage, Mitchell County, Iowa, USA
Burial	:	Osage Cemetery, Osage, Mitchell County, USA
Coordinate	:	43.2916700, -92.8201700
Description	:	Marvin E. Bethke, Sr., age 80, of Osage, died Saturday, February 16, 2013, at the Osage Rehabilitation and Health Care Center in Osage, with his family at his bedside. Funeral services will be held at 1:00 p.m. Thursday, February 21, 2013, at the Champion-Bucheit Funeral Home in Osage with Carl Bethke officiating. Burial will be in the Osage Cemetery with military honors at the grave by Osage V.F.W. Post 7920. Visitation is from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. Wednesday, at the Champion-Bucheit Funeral Home. Marvin was born June 19, 1932, in Grafton, Iowa, the son of Gustav and Leona (Wilde) Bethke.... Read More	Marvin E. Bethke, Sr., age 80, of Osage, died Saturday, February 16, 2013, at the Osage Rehabilitation and Health Care Center in Osage, with his family at his bedside. Funeral services will be held at 1:00 p.m. Thursday, February 21, 2013, at the Champion-Bucheit Funeral Home in Osage with Carl Bethke officiating. Burial will be in the Osage Cemetery with military honors at the grave by Osage V.F.W. Post 7920. Visitation is from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. Wednesday, at the Champion-Bucheit Funeral Home. Marvin was born June 19, 1932, in Grafton, Iowa, the son of Gustav and Leona (Wilde) Bethke. He attended school in Grafton and Plymouth, Iowa. In 1951, Marvin joined the United States Army and served with both the 24th and 25th Infantry Divisions during the Korean Conflict. While serving in Korea, he earned the Bronze Star and Purple Heart Medal with two oak leaf clusters for wounds sustained in combat. Upon leaving the Army, Marvin married Phyllis I. Wendorff on February 15, 1953. Marvin and Phyllis lived in Osage and were married for 53 years when Phyllis died in 2006. Marvin worked a myriad of jobs over the years ranging from driving straight truck hauling cabbage for Herb Marks of St. Ansgar, to being the custodian of the County Disposal west of Osage on highway nine until his retirement in 1995. He enjoyed listening to old time music such as polkas and waltzes, playing his accordion, camping, hunting, fishing, and spending time with his family and friends. Marvin is survived by his eight children, LeRoy of Osage, David (Jennifer) of Northampton, Pennsylvania, Carl (Mary) of Osage, Darlene (Allyn) Sheldon of Osage, Barbara (Murray) Ames of Canada, DeWayne (Laura) of Osage, Marvin, Jr. (Mary) of Osage, Kenneth (Debra) of Stewartville, Minnesota; 21 grandchildren; 12 great-grandchildren; and his niece, Alberta (David) Cresswell of Mason City. He was preceded in death by his parents; his devoted wife, Phyllis; his sister, Patricia "Patty" Funk; and a niece, Luella Betow. Champion-Bucheit Funeral Home, Osage (641) 732-3706

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Where is Marvin E. Bethke Sr.'s memorial?
Marvin E. Bethke Sr.'s memorial is located at: Osage Cemetery, Osage, Mitchell County, USA.
When did Marvin E. Bethke Sr. death?
Marvin E. Bethke Sr. death on 16 Feb 2013 in Osage, Mitchell County, Iowa, USA
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Latitude: 43.2916700
Longitude: -92.8201700

Family Members:

Parent

Gustav H. Bethke

(1885 - 1959)

Leona A. Wilde Bethke

(1898 - 1970)

Spouse

Phyllis I. Wendorff Bethke

(1936 - 2006)

Siblings

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Nearby Cemetories:

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Coordinate: 43.2916700, -92.8201700

2. Sacred Heart Cemetery
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3. South Osage Mennonite Church Cemetery
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8. Dudley Cemetery
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10. Rock Creek Cemetery
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Coordinate: 43.2352791, -92.9225006

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Coordinate: 43.3777809, -92.9094391

14. Immanuel Lutheran Cemetery
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Coordinate: 43.3717003, -92.9257965

15. First Lutheran Cemetery
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Coordinate: 43.3841705, -92.9194412

16. Liberty Cemetery
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Coordinate: 43.3856010, -92.7230988

17. Beaver Creek Cemetery
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Coordinate: 43.3397217, -92.6727829

18. Blakestad Cemetery
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Coordinate: 43.3711014, -92.9400024

19. Saint Johns Lutheran Cemetery
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Coordinate: 43.3295560, -92.9849770

20. Saint Peters Cemetery
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Coordinate: 43.2858315, -92.6427765

21. Saint Johns Lutheran Old Cemetery
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Coordinate: 43.3313904, -92.9897232

22. Stillwater Cemetery
Orchard, Mitchell County, USA
Coordinate: 43.2130585, -92.6780624

23. McKinley Cemetery
Saint Ansgar, Mitchell County, USA
Coordinate: 43.3906400, -92.9368300

24. Howardville Cemetery
Floyd, Floyd County, USA
Coordinate: 43.1866989, -92.7016983