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Melbert Richard “Mel” Baechler

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Birth	:	9 Oct 1909 Pleasant Valley Township, Fayette County, Iowa, USA
Death	:	25 Jan 2006 Fayette, Fayette County, Iowa, USA
Burial	:	Illyria Cemetery, Wadena, Fayette County, USA
Coordinate	:	42.8975983, -91.6363983
Description	:	The Lord opened His arms and welcomed home His son, Melbert Richard Baechler, 96, who died on Wednesday, January 25, 2006, at Maple Crest Manor in Fayette, following a long illness. Mel was born October 9, 1909, to Ernest and Rose (Baumgartner) Baechler on the family farm west of Elgin. He spent his early years farming with his father and then with his brother Alf. Later he drove school bus for the Valley School District and worked with his brother-in-law, Bob Robbins, with his whitewashing business. He was united in marriage to Ruby (Robbins Benson) on... Read More	The Lord opened His arms and welcomed home His son, Melbert Richard Baechler, 96, who died on Wednesday, January 25, 2006, at Maple Crest Manor in Fayette, following a long illness. Mel was born October 9, 1909, to Ernest and Rose (Baumgartner) Baechler on the family farm west of Elgin. He spent his early years farming with his father and then with his brother Alf. Later he drove school bus for the Valley School District and worked with his brother-in-law, Bob Robbins, with his whitewashing business. He was united in marriage to Ruby (Robbins Benson) on August 8, 1959. Mel and Ruby spent time traveling and enjoying seeing most of the United States and a lot of Canada. Most of their winters were spent in the Rio Grande Valley, of Texas. They especially loved their "little home in the valley", where they entertained countless friends and relatives with at least a "cup of coffee and a cookie", probably a game of some sort followed, annd Mel always seemed to be the lucky player. Mel is survived by his beloved Ruby; her three children, Verla (Newell) McIntyre, West Union, Thomas B. (MaryLou) Benson, Tripoli and Beverly (Robert) Yancey, Cedar Rapids; many grandchildren; great-grandchildren and great-great-grandchildren. They all knew him as their "Grandpa Mel". He is also survived by his sisters, Helen Muehlethaler, Stewartville, MN and Clara Whitford, West Union and many nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents; his brothers, Alf of Clermont and John of California and two sisters, Selma Kohls, Elgin and Mary Jennings, Wadena. Our hearts will always feel the loss but all we need is to remember Mel with his beautiful smile, and our hearts will be lighter.

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Where is Melbert Richard “Mel” Baechler's memorial?
Melbert Richard “Mel” Baechler's memorial is located at: Illyria Cemetery, Wadena, Fayette County, USA.
When did Melbert Richard “Mel” Baechler death?
Melbert Richard “Mel” Baechler death on 25 Jan 2006 in Fayette, Fayette County, Iowa, USA
Where are the coordinates of the Melbert Richard “Mel” Baechler's memorial?
Latitude: 42.8975983
Longitude: -91.6363983

Family Members:

Parent

Ernest Baechler

(1865 - 1947)

Rose Baumgartner Baechler

(1883 - 1979)

Spouse

Ruby Ruth Robbins Baechler

(1906 - 2009)

Siblings

Alfred B Baechler

(1907 - 1978)

Helen Baechler Muehlethaler

(1912 - 2007)

Clara Mae Baechler Whitford

(1914 - 2007)

Mary Eleanor Baechler Jennings

(1918 - 1982)

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Wadena, Fayette County, USA
Coordinate: 42.8975983, -91.6363983

2. Apostolic Cemetery
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Coordinate: 42.9347000, -91.5821991

3. Corbin Cemetery
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Coordinate: 42.8440000, -91.6200000

4. Saint Josephs Cemetery
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Coordinate: 42.8424988, -91.6492004

5. Wadena Cemetery
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Coordinate: 42.8428000, -91.6520000

6. Elgin City Cemetery
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Coordinate: 42.9580000, -91.6410000

7. Old Pioneer Cemetery
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Coordinate: 42.8375100, -91.6537300

8. Brainard Cemetery
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Coordinate: 42.9341980, -91.7044900

9. Houg Cemetery
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Coordinate: 42.9444008, -91.5675964

10. Highland Lutheran Cemetery
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Coordinate: 42.8987000, -91.5330000

11. Lima Cemetery
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Coordinate: 42.8689000, -91.7373000

12. Pleasant Grove Cemetery
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Coordinate: 42.9347000, -91.7450027

13. Gods Acres Cemetery
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Coordinate: 42.9925003, -91.6496964

14. Cook Family Cemetery
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Coordinate: 42.9209880, -91.5091230

15. Saint Peters Catholic Cemetery
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Coordinate: 43.0003014, -91.6438980

16. East Clermont Lutheran Church Cemetery
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Coordinate: 42.9969406, -91.5916672

17. Sacred Heart Cemetery
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Coordinate: 42.8050003, -91.5508270

18. Hillcrest Cemetery
Volga, Clayton County, USA
Coordinate: 42.8047000, -91.5509000

19. Old Stone School Cemetery
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Coordinate: 42.7973000, -91.5661000

20. Butler Cemetery
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Coordinate: 42.9738910, -91.7501880

21. Mount Calvary Cemetery
West Union, Fayette County, USA
Coordinate: 42.9300003, -91.7850037

22. Marion Lutheran Cemetery
Gunder, Clayton County, USA
Coordinate: 42.9708290, -91.5127792

23. Clark Family Cemetery
Beulah, Clayton County, USA
Coordinate: 42.9166505, -91.4751415

24. Mount Pleasant Cemetery
West Union, Fayette County, USA
Coordinate: 42.9777985, -91.7647018