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Merlyn LeRoy Gray

Birth	:	22 Aug 1918 New Hampton, Chickasaw County, Iowa, USA
Death	:	22 Nov 2015 Cresco, Howard County, Iowa, USA
Burial	:	New Hampton Cemetery, New Hampton, Chickasaw County, USA
Coordinate	:	43.0564003, -92.3210983
Description	:	son of John and Edna (Leichtmann) Gray World War 2 veteran - thank you Merlyn L. Gray, age 97 of New Hampton, IA passed away on Sunday, November 22, 2015 at Patty Elwood Center in Cresco, IA. Funeral services for Merlyn will be held at 10:30 AM on Saturday, November 28, 2015 at Trinity Lutheran Church in New Hampton with Pastors Kevin Frey officiating. Burial will be held at New Hampton Cemetery. Visitation will be held from 4:00-7:00 PM on Friday, November 27, 2015 at Trinity Lutheran Church in New Hampton and will continue at the church one hour prior to the funeral services... Read More	son of John and Edna (Leichtmann) Gray World War 2 veteran - thank you Merlyn L. Gray, age 97 of New Hampton, IA passed away on Sunday, November 22, 2015 at Patty Elwood Center in Cresco, IA. Funeral services for Merlyn will be held at 10:30 AM on Saturday, November 28, 2015 at Trinity Lutheran Church in New Hampton with Pastors Kevin Frey officiating. Burial will be held at New Hampton Cemetery. Visitation will be held from 4:00-7:00 PM on Friday, November 27, 2015 at Trinity Lutheran Church in New Hampton and will continue at the church one hour prior to the funeral services on Saturday. Merlyn LeRoy Gray was born on August 22, 1918 to John and Edna (Leichtman) Gray in New Hampton. He attended country school District #11 in Jacksonville Township. After his schooling, Merlyn continued working on the family farm until he entered into the United States Army where he served his country as a medic in northern Africa then moving to the European front from 1942-1945. During Merlyn’s time in service he was awarded several medals including three bronze stars recognizing his bravery and commitment to his country. He returned home to the family farm where he began his lifetime love of agriculture. It was on June 17, 1951, Merlyn was united in marriage to his loving wife, Edna Mae Moehle at St. John’s Lutheran Church Parsonage in Sumner, IA. The couple made their home outside of New Hampton where they began farming together and raised their five children and continued farming for the next 64 years. He was a member of Trinity Lutheran Church. Away from farming, Merlyn enjoyed gardening, boxing, fishing, playing cards, harvesting black walnuts and most of all spending time with his family and friends. He is survived by his wife of 64 years, Edna Gray of New Hampton; his children, Judy (Kenny) McEwen of Lake City, MN, Wayne (Shelly) Gray of New Hampton, LeRoy (Roxanne) Gray of New Hampton, Darvin Gray of New Hampton, Lois (Karen) Gray of Coralville, IA; his ten grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren; his brother, Harold Gray of Cedar Rapids, IA; sister, Gladys Lechtenberg of Cedar Falls, IA and nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents and one brother, Ellsworth Gray.

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Where is Merlyn LeRoy Gray's memorial?
Merlyn LeRoy Gray's memorial is located at: New Hampton Cemetery, New Hampton, Chickasaw County, USA.
When did Merlyn LeRoy Gray death?
Merlyn LeRoy Gray death on 22 Nov 2015 in Cresco, Howard County, Iowa, USA
Where are the coordinates of the Merlyn LeRoy Gray's memorial?
Latitude: 43.0564003
Longitude: -92.3210983

Family Members:

Parent

John W Gray

(1891 - 1970)

Edna M Leichtman Gray

(1898 - 1974)

Spouse

Edna M. Moehle Gray

(1925 - 2017)

Siblings

Ellsworth L Gray

(1921 - 1980)

Gladys Wilma Gray Lechtenberg

(1925 - 2018)

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Nearby Cemetories:

1. New Hampton Cemetery
New Hampton, Chickasaw County, USA
Coordinate: 43.0564003, -92.3210983

2. Saint Marys Cemetery
New Hampton, Chickasaw County, USA
Coordinate: 43.0536003, -92.3217010

3. Children of Israel Cemetery
Chickasaw County, USA
Coordinate: 43.0583305, -92.3249969

4. Calvary Cemetery
New Hampton, Chickasaw County, USA
Coordinate: 43.0694000, -92.3097000

5. Chickasaw County Home Cemetery
Chickasaw County, USA
Coordinate: 43.0258086, -92.3179551

6. Eggleston Farm Cemetery
Chickasaw County, USA
Coordinate: 43.0916710, -92.3499985

7. Boyd Cemetery
Fredericksburg, Chickasaw County, USA
Coordinate: 43.0043983, -92.2285995

8. North East Iowa Garden of Memories
Chickasaw County, USA
Coordinate: 42.9724998, -92.2786026

9. Saint Marys Cemetery
North Washington, Chickasaw County, USA
Coordinate: 43.1128006, -92.4231033

10. Saint Boniface Cemetery
Ionia, Chickasaw County, USA
Coordinate: 43.0438995, -92.4550018

11. Jacksonville Cemetery
Chickasaw County, USA
Coordinate: 43.1122017, -92.2082977

12. Richland Township Cemetery
Chickasaw County, USA
Coordinate: 42.9589005, -92.3771973

13. Yankee Cemetery
Chickasaw County, USA
Coordinate: 43.1556015, -92.2378006

14. Crane Creek Lutheran Cemetery
Jerico, Chickasaw County, USA
Coordinate: 43.1553001, -92.2341995

15. North Cemetery
Lawler, Chickasaw County, USA
Coordinate: 43.0835991, -92.1632996

16. West Cemetery
Fredericksburg, Chickasaw County, USA
Coordinate: 42.9603004, -92.2136002

17. Rose Hill Cemetery
Fredericksburg, Chickasaw County, USA
Coordinate: 42.9743996, -92.1932983

18. Mount Carmel Cemetery
Lawler, Chickasaw County, USA
Coordinate: 43.0661011, -92.1511002

19. Mount Carroll Cemetery
Bassett, Chickasaw County, USA
Coordinate: 43.0602989, -92.4957962

20. Saint Johns German Lutheran Cemetery
Lawler, Chickasaw County, USA
Coordinate: 43.0637440, -92.1460500

21. Sargeant Farm Cemetery
Chickasaw County, USA
Coordinate: 43.1777802, -92.2611084

22. Saint John Lutheran Cemetery
Dresden, Chickasaw County, USA
Coordinate: 42.9221992, -92.3082962

23. Cedar View Cemetery
Chickasaw, Chickasaw County, USA
Coordinate: 43.0393982, -92.5064011

24. Jerico Lutheran Church Cemetery
Jerico, Chickasaw County, USA
Coordinate: 43.1850014, -92.2569427