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Merlin “Pete” Herrig

Birth	:	19 Oct 1926 Jackson County, Iowa, USA
Death	:	29 May 2006
Burial	:	Holy Rosary Cemetery, La Motte, Jackson County, USA
Coordinate	:	42.2942009, -90.6252975
Description	:	Merlin Herrig 79, of LaMotte, Iowa, died Monday, May 29, 2006, at his home. Merlin was born October 19, 1926 in LaMotte, Iowa, to Joseph and Lena "Ties" Herrig. He married Lyda Berthel, August 24, 1948 at St. John's Catholic Church in Andrew, Iowa. He farmed in the LaMotte area for over twenty years; worked in construction, ended his career working in the maintenance department at Mercy Medical Center for ten years. He was a veteran of the army during World War II. He was an Avid Chicago Cubs and Bears fan, was a handyman who could fix anything, loved any... Read More	Merlin Herrig 79, of LaMotte, Iowa, died Monday, May 29, 2006, at his home. Merlin was born October 19, 1926 in LaMotte, Iowa, to Joseph and Lena "Ties" Herrig. He married Lyda Berthel, August 24, 1948 at St. John's Catholic Church in Andrew, Iowa. He farmed in the LaMotte area for over twenty years; worked in construction, ended his career working in the maintenance department at Mercy Medical Center for ten years. He was a veteran of the army during World War II. He was an Avid Chicago Cubs and Bears fan, was a handyman who could fix anything, loved any type of wood-working, gardening and all outdoore activities, and especially being with his grandchildren. He was a member of Holy Rosary parish, Knights of Columbus Post 9236, American Legion Post of Bellevue, Iowa and a 4-H Leader for many years. Survivors are his wife, Lyda Herring of LaMotte; a son, DOn Herrig, of Dubuque, Iowa; two daughters, Marilyn Mel Berendes, of Dubuque, Iowa and Phyllis Tim Chantos, of DeWitte, Iowa, six grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren and one sister, Evelyn Melvin Lenz, of LaMotte. He was preceded in death by his parents, a granddaughter, Kimberly Herrig, a grand daughter-in-law, Kristi Berendes;three brothers, Melvin, Robert and Isadore Herrig; and one sister, Lucille Noonan.

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Latitude: 42.2942009
Longitude: -90.6252975

Family Members:

Parent

Joseph Herrig

(1890 - 1967)

Helen “Lena” Ties Herrig

(1897 - 1972)

Spouse

Lyda Berthel Herrig

(1926 - 2019)

Siblings

(unknow - unknow)

Isidore William Herrig

(1920 - 1989)

Lucille Caroline Herrig Noonan

(1922 - 1994)

Robert John Herrig

(1924 - 1997)

Evelyn M. Herrig Mueller

(1931 - unknow)

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Nearby Cemetories:

1. Holy Rosary Cemetery
La Motte, Jackson County, USA
Coordinate: 42.2942009, -90.6252975

2. East Hill Cemetery
La Motte, Jackson County, USA
Coordinate: 42.2944000, -90.6160000

3. Saint Theresa Cemetery
La Motte, Jackson County, USA
Coordinate: 42.3302000, -90.6602000

4. Harmony Cemetery
Zwingle, Dubuque County, USA
Coordinate: 42.2955000, -90.6877000

5. Bethel Cemetery
Zwingle, Dubuque County, USA
Coordinate: 42.3088989, -90.6885986

6. Barnholdt-Dorr Cemetery
Cottonville, Jackson County, USA
Coordinate: 42.2484500, -90.5977500

7. Cottonville Cemetery
Cottonville, Jackson County, USA
Coordinate: 42.2364006, -90.6042023

8. Assumption Cemetery
Zwingle, Dubuque County, USA
Coordinate: 42.2950897, -90.7106781

9. Saint Lawrence Cemetery
Zwingle, Jackson County, USA
Coordinate: 42.2412000, -90.6956000

10. Presley Presbyterian Cemetery
Zwingle, Dubuque County, USA
Coordinate: 42.3534000, -90.6977000

11. French Cemetery
Dubuque County, USA
Coordinate: 42.3821983, -90.6697006

12. Saint John's Lutheran Cemetery
Saint Donatus, Jackson County, USA
Coordinate: 42.3542900, -90.5265900

13. Jackson County Cemetery
Andrew, Jackson County, USA
Coordinate: 42.2004000, -90.6085000

14. Saint Donatus Catholic Cemetery
Saint Donatus, Jackson County, USA
Coordinate: 42.3644000, -90.5355000

15. Sweezy Cemetery
Otter Creek, Jackson County, USA
Coordinate: 42.2005997, -90.6699982

16. Potter Estate Cemetery
Bellevue, Jackson County, USA
Coordinate: 42.2930616, -90.4876216

17. Saint Nicholas Cemetery
Bellevue, Jackson County, USA
Coordinate: 42.2917000, -90.4876000

18. Saint Catherine Cemetery
Dubuque County, USA
Coordinate: 42.4060000, -90.5925000

19. Saint Joseph of the Prairie Cemetery
Zwingle, Dubuque County, USA
Coordinate: 42.3803000, -90.7390000

20. Andrew Jackson Green Gravesite
Dubuque, Dubuque County, USA
Coordinate: 42.4060500, -90.5638000

21. Our Lady of the Mississippi Abbey Cemetery
Dubuque, Dubuque County, USA
Coordinate: 42.4178000, -90.5955000

22. Daugherty Farm Cemetery
Bellevue, Jackson County, USA
Coordinate: 42.2583490, -90.4584616

23. Weinert Cemetery
Bellevue, Jackson County, USA
Coordinate: 42.2998000, -90.4422100

24. Said Cemetery
Fulton, Jackson County, USA
Coordinate: 42.1980000, -90.7578000