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Merle Anthony Ocken

Birth	:	29 Mar 1947 Templeton, Carroll County, Iowa, USA
Death	:	15 Aug 2020 Iowa City, Johnson County, Iowa, USA
Burial	:	Saint Joseph's Cemetery, DeWitt, Clinton County, USA
Coordinate	:	41.8283005, -90.5425034
Description	:	Merle Anthony Ocken, 73, of DeWitt, Iowa, died Saturday morning, August 15, 2020, at University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics, Iowa City. He was born March 29, 1947, in Templeton to Lawrence and Mary (Baumhover) Ocken. Merle graduated Kuemper High School in Carroll and received a Bachelor of Science degree from Iowa State University in 1970. He married Nancy Ann Scranton August 29, 1970, at Church of the Visitation in Camanche. Merle spent most of his working life as Facilities Director for Searle Pharmaceuticals in Skokie, Illinois, until retirement. Read More	Merle Anthony Ocken, 73, of DeWitt, Iowa, died Saturday morning, August 15, 2020, at University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics, Iowa City. He was born March 29, 1947, in Templeton to Lawrence and Mary (Baumhover) Ocken. Merle graduated Kuemper High School in Carroll and received a Bachelor of Science degree from Iowa State University in 1970. He married Nancy Ann Scranton August 29, 1970, at Church of the Visitation in Camanche. Merle spent most of his working life as Facilities Director for Searle Pharmaceuticals in Skokie, Illinois, until retirement. Merle enjoyed reading, woodworking, and spending time with his friends and family. He was also an avid golfer. He was a member of St. Joseph Catholic Church and Springbrook Country Club. Merle was also a member and served in various offices of the DeWitt Chamber and Development Company, DeWitt Noon Lions Club, LincolnWay Community Foundation and was instrumental in the planning of the new DeWitt Public Library. Surviving are his loving wife of nearly 50 years, Nancy; sons and daughters-in-law, Andrew and Ann Ocken of Elburn, Illinois, and Jeffrey and Bethany Ocken of Windsor, Colorado; grandchildren, Elizabeth and Matthew Ocken and Lydia and Marian Ocken; siblings, Alice (Wayne) Rupiper of Roselle, Janice (Harlan) Wolterman of Bellevue, Nebraska, Robert (Lynn) Ocken of Cedar Rapids; a brother-in-law, Keith (Diane) Irlbeck of Northfield, Minnesota; nieces and nephews. Preceding Merle in death were his parents; siblings, Lawrence Ocken, Lavonne Ocken, Leonette Irlbeck, Joleen Irlbeck and Ronald Ocken and his father-in-law and mother-in-law, William and Arlene Scranton. The family will receive relatives and friends at Schultz Funeral Home, DeWitt from 4:00 until 7:00 p.m. Tuesday, August 18, 2020. A private Graveside Service will be held at 2:00 p.m. Wednesday at St. Joseph Catholic Cemetery, DeWitt. Interment will follow. In lieu of other expressions of sympathy memorials are suggested to LincolnWay Foundation, DeWitt Public Library or the tree fund at Springbook Country Club. Schultz Funeral Home, DeWitt

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Merle Anthony Ocken's memorial is located at: Saint Joseph's Cemetery, DeWitt, Clinton County, USA.
When did Merle Anthony Ocken death?
Merle Anthony Ocken death on 15 Aug 2020 in Iowa City, Johnson County, Iowa, USA
Where are the coordinates of the Merle Anthony Ocken's memorial?
Latitude: 41.8283005
Longitude: -90.5425034

Family Members:

Parent

Lawrence M. Ocken

(1908 - 1970)

Mary C. Baumhover Ocken

(1909 - 1999)

Siblings

Leonette Mary Ocken Schoeppner Irlbeck

(1932 - 2014)

Alice Theresa Ocken Rupiper

(1934 - 2021)

Larry Ocken

(1939 - 1940)

LaVonne Ocken

(1942 - 1949)

Ronald Joseph Ocken

(1943 - 2020)

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Nearby Cemetories:

1. Saint Joseph's Cemetery
DeWitt, Clinton County, USA
Coordinate: 41.8283005, -90.5425034

2. Oak Ridge Cemetery
DeWitt, Clinton County, USA
Coordinate: 41.8283617, -90.5426362

3. Elmwood Cemetery
DeWitt, Clinton County, USA
Coordinate: 41.8349991, -90.5366974

4. Ames Creek Cemetery
DeWitt, Clinton County, USA
Coordinate: 41.8008000, -90.4959000

5. Walrod Family Farm Cemetery
Welton, Clinton County, USA
Coordinate: 41.8805822, -90.5779145

6. Smith Cemetery
Grand Mound, Clinton County, USA
Coordinate: 41.7888985, -90.6069031

7. Barber Cemetery
Clinton County, USA
Coordinate: 41.7882000, -90.6296000

8. Evergreen Cemetery
Grand Mound, Clinton County, USA
Coordinate: 41.8227997, -90.6547012

9. Calvary Cemetery
Grand Mound, Clinton County, USA
Coordinate: 41.8236700, -90.6551000

10. Pelham Cemetery
Clinton County, USA
Coordinate: 41.8189011, -90.4272003

11. Saint Patrick's-Villa Nova Cemetery
Clinton County, USA
Coordinate: 41.9000893, -90.4634628

12. Saint Patrick's Cemetery
Charlotte, Clinton County, USA
Coordinate: 41.9016991, -90.4636002

13. Allison Cemetery
Grand Mound, Clinton County, USA
Coordinate: 41.7742004, -90.6457977

14. Seventh Day Baptist Cemetery
Welton, Clinton County, USA
Coordinate: 41.9130000, -90.6017000

15. Oakview Cemetery
Welton, Clinton County, USA
Coordinate: 41.9197930, -90.6031520

16. Saint Anns Catholic Church Cemetery
Long Grove, Scott County, USA
Coordinate: 41.7279587, -90.5754089

17. McCausland Cemetery
McCausland, Scott County, USA
Coordinate: 41.7478104, -90.4468002

18. Fairview Cemetery
Park View, Scott County, USA
Coordinate: 41.7202988, -90.5093994

19. Cousins Cemetery
Malone, Clinton County, USA
Coordinate: 41.8171000, -90.3790000

20. Prairie Union Cemetery
Low Moor, Clinton County, USA
Coordinate: 41.7797012, -90.3906021

21. Roschmann Gravesite
Long Grove, Scott County, USA
Coordinate: 41.7056870, -90.5000520

22. Bowers-Dannatt-Hill Cemetery
Low Moor, Clinton County, USA
Coordinate: 41.7942009, -90.3775024

23. Rossiter Cemetery
Charlotte, Clinton County, USA
Coordinate: 41.9418983, -90.4618988

24. Mount Joy Cemetery
Park View, Scott County, USA
Coordinate: 41.6994019, -90.5477982