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Merle William Garwood

Birth	:	18 Jul 1931 Norway, Benton County, Iowa, USA
Death	:	22 Dec 2016 Amana, Iowa County, Iowa, USA
Burial	:	Saint Michael's Cemetery, Norway, Benton County, USA
Coordinate	:	41.9091988, -91.9263992
Description	:	Merle W. Garwood, 85, of Cedar Rapids, went home to be with the Lord on Wednesday, December 22, 2016 at Colonial Manor, Amana. Merle William was born on July 18, 1931, in Norway, the son of Delbert and Anna Garwood. He served in the United States Army from 1952 to 1954. On April 23, 1956, Merle married Leota Barbara Pickert at St. Michael Catholic Church in Norway. He worked at Rockwell Collins as a maintenance supervisor for 41 years, retiring in 1991. Merle deeply loved his wife Leota of 60 years, and his children and grandchildren. He was a people person... Read More	Merle W. Garwood, 85, of Cedar Rapids, went home to be with the Lord on Wednesday, December 22, 2016 at Colonial Manor, Amana. Merle William was born on July 18, 1931, in Norway, the son of Delbert and Anna Garwood. He served in the United States Army from 1952 to 1954. On April 23, 1956, Merle married Leota Barbara Pickert at St. Michael Catholic Church in Norway. He worked at Rockwell Collins as a maintenance supervisor for 41 years, retiring in 1991. Merle deeply loved his wife Leota of 60 years, and his children and grandchildren. He was a people person and enjoyed spending time with those he loved. Every day for the past four years, Merle enjoyed breakfast at the American Skillet. His family would like to thank all of those who spent time with him there and made it so memorable for him. Merle also enjoyed golfing and his golfing buddies. Merle is survived by his wife Leota; three children Sheryl (Jeff) Doonan of Cedar Rapids, Lynn (Antoinette) Garwood of Des Moines, and Mike Garwood of Huntly, IL; five grandchildren Renee (Nick), Cody, Trina (Dan), Allie (Joshua), and Alivia; 8 great grandchildren and sister Jane (Rich) Hemmelsbock of Norway. He is preceded in death by his still born daughter Susan, his parents, and siblings George, Marcella, Virgil, Bernadine, Ila and Dennis. The family would like to thank all of the nurses, aids, and staff at Colonial Manor in Amana for the loving care shown towards Merle and his family. They would like to give a special thank you to his hospice nurse, Molly for her love. They would also like to thank everyone who came to the care center and the hospital to encourage and pray for him. Services: 10:30 a.m., Wednesday, at St. Jude Catholic Church by Rev. Mark Reasoner. Burial: 1 p.m. at St. Michael Cemetery, Norway. A Scripture service will be held at 4 p.m. on Tuesday at Teahen Funeral Home where friends may visit with the family following until 8 p.m. and after 9:30 a.m. on Wednesday at the church. Instead of flowers, a memorial fund has been established in Merle’s name. Obituary & photo published by Teahen Funeral Home

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Where is Merle William Garwood's memorial?
Merle William Garwood's memorial is located at: Saint Michael's Cemetery, Norway, Benton County, USA.
When did Merle William Garwood death?
Merle William Garwood death on 22 Dec 2016 in Amana, Iowa County, Iowa, USA
Where are the coordinates of the Merle William Garwood's memorial?
Latitude: 41.9091988
Longitude: -91.9263992

Family Members:

Parent

Delbert E Garwood

(1901 - 1950)

Anna Siepman Garwood

(1900 - 1968)

Spouse

Leota Barbara Pickart Garwood

(1935 - 2018)

Siblings

Marcella Esther “Sis” Garwood Olson

(1923 - 2012)

Jane M Garwood Himmelsbach

(1939 - 2020)

Children

Susan Garwood

(unknow - 1963)

Flowers:

Nearby Cemetories:

1. Saint Michael's Cemetery
Norway, Benton County, USA
Coordinate: 41.9091988, -91.9263992

2. Norway Cemetery
Benton County, USA
Coordinate: 41.9093300, -91.9256200

3. Mound Cemetery
Watkins, Benton County, USA
Coordinate: 41.8972015, -91.9713974

4. Saint Patricks and Saint Pauls Cemetery
Watkins, Benton County, USA
Coordinate: 41.8986800, -91.9728000

5. Linwood Cemetery
Iowa County, USA
Coordinate: 41.8613200, -91.8887900

6. Lenox Cemetery
Marengo, Iowa County, USA
Coordinate: 41.8469009, -91.9278030

7. Wagner Cemetery
Newhall, Benton County, USA
Coordinate: 41.9848870, -91.9420910

8. Saint Stephens Lutheran Cemetery
Atkins, Benton County, USA
Coordinate: 41.9814987, -91.8720016

9. Raetz Cemetery
Atkins, Benton County, USA
Coordinate: 41.9928017, -91.8977966

10. Prairie Cemetery
Van Horne, Benton County, USA
Coordinate: 41.9626440, -92.0282390

11. Conn Pioneer Cemetery
Marengo, Iowa County, USA
Coordinate: 41.8480988, -92.0252991

12. Saint Patricks Cemetery
Fairfax, Linn County, USA
Coordinate: 41.8946991, -91.7936020

13. Fairfax Cemetery
Fairfax, Linn County, USA
Coordinate: 41.9286003, -91.7928009

14. West Amana Cemetery
Amana, Iowa County, USA
Coordinate: 41.8113000, -91.9665000

15. Saint Joseph Cemetery
Cedar Rapids, Linn County, USA
Coordinate: 41.9710999, -91.8163986

16. Sisley Grove Cemetery
Fairfax, Linn County, USA
Coordinate: 41.9636002, -91.8091965

17. Hala Cemetery
Johnson County, USA
Coordinate: 41.8450012, -91.8178024

18. Saint Johns Lutheran Cemetery
Newhall, Benton County, USA
Coordinate: 41.9933014, -92.0093994

19. High Amana Cemetery
High Amana, Iowa County, USA
Coordinate: 41.8036000, -91.9350000

20. Fix Cemetery
Atkins, Benton County, USA
Coordinate: 42.0194431, -91.9251814

21. East Amana Cemetery
East Amana, Iowa County, USA
Coordinate: 41.8115000, -91.8543000

22. Middle Amana Cemetery
Middle Amana, Iowa County, USA
Coordinate: 41.7962000, -91.9053000

23. Amana Cemetery
Amana, Iowa County, USA
Coordinate: 41.8013300, -91.8751600

24. Bishop Cemetery
Marengo, Iowa County, USA
Coordinate: 41.8182983, -92.0246964