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Merle Allen Garman

Birth	:	3 Sep 1936 Iowa, USA
Death	:	2 Jun 2015 Iowa, USA
Burial	:	Ames Municipal Cemetery, Ames, Story County, USA
Coordinate	:	42.0301208, -93.6061249
Description	:	Merle Garman, 78, died Tuesday, June 2, 2015, peacefully at his home surrounded by his family. Merle Allen Garman, son of Sylvester and Ann (Bleich) Garman, was born September 3, 1936 in Britt, Iowa. He attended school in Britt, graduating in 1954. He graduated from University of Northern Iowa in 1959 with a BA in Business Education and received his MA in Business Education in 1963. He played baseball at UNI, where as a switch hitter he led the team in hitting with a .392 batting average.Merle married Teresa Lennon on August 5, 1961 at St. Joseph's Catholic Church in... Read More	Merle Garman, 78, died Tuesday, June 2, 2015, peacefully at his home surrounded by his family. Merle Allen Garman, son of Sylvester and Ann (Bleich) Garman, was born September 3, 1936 in Britt, Iowa. He attended school in Britt, graduating in 1954. He graduated from University of Northern Iowa in 1959 with a BA in Business Education and received his MA in Business Education in 1963. He played baseball at UNI, where as a switch hitter he led the team in hitting with a .392 batting average.Merle married Teresa Lennon on August 5, 1961 at St. Joseph's Catholic Church in Duncombe, Iowa. The couple resided in Stratford and Pocahontas before settling in Ames in 1965. Merle was a lifetime teacher and coach. He taught at Newton, Lincoln Central, Stratford, Pocahontas Catholic, and then at Ames High School for 31 years. He was also a realtor, a farmer, and raised purebred hogs.Merle is survived by his wife of 53 years, Teresa, of Ames; his children, Laura Garman, of Clear Lake, Rachel (John) Coder, of Ames, Robert (Erin) Garman, of Walker and Sarah (Tim) Powers, of Gilbert; thirteen grandchildren, Katie Hansen, of Des Moines, Torrie (Adam) Kobriger, of Ankeny and Macey Hansen, of Ankeny, Nathan, Jacob and Matthew Coder, of Ames, Britt, Berkley and Cade Garman, of Walker and Mason, Elise, Tate and Hank Powers, of Gilbert.In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brother, Duane Garman.Merle was a loving husband and father and formed a unique bond with each of his 13 grandchildren. He took a special interest in teaching, coaching, and mentoring others. He enjoyed dancing, horseback riding, playing cards, and attending coffee with his friends.

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Merle Allen Garman's memorial is located at: Ames Municipal Cemetery, Ames, Story County, USA.
When did Merle Allen Garman death?
Merle Allen Garman death on 2 Jun 2015 in Iowa, USA
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Latitude: 42.0301208
Longitude: -93.6061249

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Parent

Sylvester William Garman

(1907 - 1960)

Ann Magdalena Bleich Garman

(1908 - 1994)

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Nearby Cemetories:

1. Ames Municipal Cemetery
Ames, Story County, USA
Coordinate: 42.0301208, -93.6061249

2. First Christian Church Columbarium
Ames, Story County, USA
Coordinate: 42.0270500, -93.6174100

3. Bloomington Cemetery
Ames, Story County, USA
Coordinate: 42.0466573, -93.5852182

4. Saint Thomas Aquinas Columbarium
Ames, Story County, USA
Coordinate: 42.0224370, -93.6450840

5. Saint Johns Episcopal Church Columbarium
Ames, Story County, USA
Coordinate: 42.0224100, -93.6481040

6. Collegiate United Methodist Church Columbarium
Ames, Story County, USA
Coordinate: 42.0226200, -93.6522400

7. Iowa State University Cemetery
Ames, Story County, USA
Coordinate: 42.0306000, -93.6539000

8. Collegiate Presbyterian Church Columbarium
Ames, Story County, USA
Coordinate: 42.0248290, -93.6547490

9. Story Memorial Gardens
Ames, Story County, USA
Coordinate: 41.9933014, -93.6112976

10. Saint Andrews Lutheran Church Columbarium
Ames, Story County, USA
Coordinate: 42.0241830, -93.6636190

11. Ontario Cemetery
Ames, Story County, USA
Coordinate: 42.0286217, -93.6781387

12. McMichael Cemetery
Ames, Story County, USA
Coordinate: 42.0852203, -93.5915833

13. Arrasmith Cemetery
Franklin Township, Story County, USA
Coordinate: 42.0855600, -93.5913900

14. Pleasant Grove Cemetery
Ames, Story County, USA
Coordinate: 42.1063740, -93.5614370

15. Walnut Grove Cemetery
Ames, Story County, USA
Coordinate: 41.9468994, -93.5903015

16. Gilbert Cemetery
Gilbert, Story County, USA
Coordinate: 42.1135063, -93.6402512

17. Kelley Community Cemetery
Kelley, Story County, USA
Coordinate: 41.9496000, -93.6582000

18. Knoll Cemetery
Nevada, Story County, USA
Coordinate: 42.0489006, -93.4869003

19. Born Cemetery
Franklin Township, Story County, USA
Coordinate: 42.1222277, -93.5905220

20. Olive Branch Cemetery
Boone County, USA
Coordinate: 42.0080986, -93.7369003

21. Bethany Cemetery
Kelley, Story County, USA
Coordinate: 41.9366989, -93.6594009

22. Evergreen Memory Gardens
Nevada, Story County, USA
Coordinate: 42.0424995, -93.4682999

23. Lincoln Cemetery
Cambridge, Story County, USA
Coordinate: 41.9235992, -93.6097031

24. Saint Patricks Cemetery
Nevada, Story County, USA
Coordinate: 42.0233803, -93.4629364