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Merlyn Peter “Zubie” Zubrod

Birth	:	17 Apr 1929 Carroll County, Iowa, USA
Death	:	14 Jan 2021 Manning, Carroll County, Iowa, USA
Burial	:	Sacred Heart Cemetery, Templeton, Carroll County, USA
Coordinate	:	41.9138746, -94.9460994
Description	:	Early Thursday morning, January 14, 2021, Merlyn “Zubie” Zubrod of Templeton, passed away peacefully in his sleep at Manning Senior Living, following a courageous battle with COPD. Mass of the Christian Burial will be celebrated at 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, Jan. 20, 2021, at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Templeton. The Celebrant will be Father Timothy Pick. Music will be provided by the Sacred Heart Church Organist. Burial will be at the Sacred Heart Cemetery in Templeton, Iowa, with military honors conducted by the Manning V.F.W., and the Dedham American Legion. Visitation without the family present will be held... Read More	Early Thursday morning, January 14, 2021, Merlyn “Zubie” Zubrod of Templeton, passed away peacefully in his sleep at Manning Senior Living, following a courageous battle with COPD. Mass of the Christian Burial will be celebrated at 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, Jan. 20, 2021, at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Templeton. The Celebrant will be Father Timothy Pick. Music will be provided by the Sacred Heart Church Organist. Burial will be at the Sacred Heart Cemetery in Templeton, Iowa, with military honors conducted by the Manning V.F.W., and the Dedham American Legion. Visitation without the family present will be held from 9:30 to 10 a.m. Wednesday at the church. Those wishing to mail a memorial may direct it to the Merlyn Zubrod Family, C/O Sharp Funeral Home, 226 W. 8th St., Carroll, IA 51401 Funeral arrangements are under the guidance of Sharp Funeral Home in Carroll. He was born on April 17, 1929 to Louis and Louise (Bellinghausen) Zubrod on their family farm near Templeton. The family moved to area farms near Halbur, Manning and Templeton, where he attended and completed grade school and helped on the family farm, along with his five siblings. His parents laid the foundation for his strong Catholic faith, which he carried throughout his lifetime. Merlyn prayed his rosary daily. Merlyn married Marilyn Wanninger on Feb. 5, 1951 at St. Patrick’s Catholic Church in Audubon. He was drafted into the U.S. Army in June 1951, and Army Corporal Zubrod was stationed in Fairbanks, Alaska for two years during the Korean War, prior to the Statehood of Alaska. He often talked about his military buddies and driving his M7 tank. To this union, Randy, Rhonda and James were born. After arriving back to Iowa, Merlyn worked as a finish carpenter and cabinet maker for Lawrence Ocken Construction in Templeton. He eventually turned to farming full-time and made wood-working his hobby. Following Marilyn’s death in 1964, Merlyn married Pat Murphy in Des Moines on August 26, 1969. Pat and her three children, Deb, Karla and Tom moved to the Zubrod farm south of Templeton. In December 1969, Merlyn and Pat purchased their current farm west of Templeton, and welcomed their daughter, Tricia. He continued to farm and raise feeder pigs until his retirement years. Merlyn challenged his wood-working skills by building two wooden drivable cars, and a wooden drivable stagecoach, which he proudly displayed at car shows and parades. During his 80’s, he took on the task of building his own cherry wood casket. What a God-given talent Merlyn was gifted with! He offered his skills to help with the reassembly of the Manning Hausbarn, spending hours tinkering, creating many unique contraptions and enjoyed caring for his horses, donkeys, ostriches, cats and dogs, especially his lab, Cody. With the talk of Templeton Rye being bottled in his hometown, Merlyn jumped on board as a charter employee, known as “The Boss”, where he gave many a good laugh and shared several old time stories. He was an active longtime member of the Templeton Knights of Columbus and the Manning VFW Post# 3517. Merlyn dearly loved his family and going to many of the grandchildren’s activities. He was known for his story-telling, being the town Santa Claus and sharing in many a laugh with friends at the Corner Station in Templeton. No one was a stranger to Merlyn! One of the highlights towards the end of his life was getting to participate in the Brushy Creek Honor Flight to Washington, D.C., accompanied by his youngest daughter, Tricia. Merlyn is survived by his wife, Pat, of 51 years; son, Randy (Karen) and daughters, Rhonda (Bud) and Tricia (fiancé Tim); along with step-children, Deb (Steve), Karla (Chuck) and Tom (fiancé Annette). He is also survived by ten grandchildren: Sara, Kelsey, Cody, Kyler, Jenni, Matt, Adam, Patrick, Marissa, Gregg and seventeen great-grandchildren. He’s also survived by his siblings, Don, Ken (Donna) and Carol. Siblings-in-law: Pauline (Duane), Sally (Harry), Billy (Lue); Step-Siblings-in-law: Pat (Kevin), Lois (Pete) and Mark (Bonnie), Nook (Tom); as well as many nieces, nephews, extended relatives, and special friend, Jin. He was preceded in death by his first wife, Marilyn, and their infant son, James. His parents, Louis and Louise Zubrod; parents-in-law, Bill and Theresa Wanninger, and Bill’s second wife, Teresa Wanninger, and Matt and Harriet Murphy. Sisters, Thelma (Jerry) Fox and Doris (Allen) Feldmann. Sisters-in-law, Joyce Zubrod and Delores (Roy) Lidbeck; Brothers-in-law, Gene Rupiper and Jim (Marcy) Murphy. Niece, Vickie (Chuck) Hester; and step-grandson, Mike Allen.

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Where is Merlyn Peter “Zubie” Zubrod's memorial?
Merlyn Peter “Zubie” Zubrod's memorial is located at: Sacred Heart Cemetery, Templeton, Carroll County, USA.
When did Merlyn Peter “Zubie” Zubrod death?
Merlyn Peter “Zubie” Zubrod death on 14 Jan 2021 in Manning, Carroll County, Iowa, USA
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Latitude: 41.9138746
Longitude: -94.9460994

Family Members:

Parent

(unknow - unknow)

Spouse

Marilyn Louise Wanninger Zubrod

(1932 - 1964)

Siblings

Thelma Elizabeth Fox

(1926 - 1997)

Children

James Zubrod

(1958 - 1958)

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Nearby Cemetories:

1. Sacred Heart Cemetery
Templeton, Carroll County, USA
Coordinate: 41.9138746, -94.9460994

2. Elba Cemetery
Templeton, Carroll County, USA
Coordinate: 41.9068985, -94.9131012

3. Sacred Heart Cemetery
Manning, Carroll County, USA
Coordinate: 41.9132500, -95.0540000

4. Gray Cemetery
Gray, Audubon County, USA
Coordinate: 41.8414001, -94.9946976

5. Manning Cemetery
Manning, Carroll County, USA
Coordinate: 41.8990000, -95.0620000

6. Holy Angels Cemetery
Carroll County, USA
Coordinate: 42.0014000, -94.9141998

7. Cameron Cemetery
Audubon County, USA
Coordinate: 41.8236008, -94.9167023

8. Dedham Cemetery
Dedham, Carroll County, USA
Coordinate: 41.8993988, -94.8225021

9. Saint Josephs Cemetery
Dedham, Carroll County, USA
Coordinate: 41.8993988, -94.8210983

10. Saint Augustine Cemetery
Halbur, Carroll County, USA
Coordinate: 42.0066986, -94.9744034

11. Lincoln Township Cemetery
Gray, Audubon County, USA
Coordinate: 41.8198130, -95.0154970

12. Saint Marys Catholic Cemetery
Willey, Carroll County, USA
Coordinate: 41.9783363, -94.8212204

13. Iowa Township Cemetery
Aspinwall, Crawford County, USA
Coordinate: 41.9216995, -95.1113968

14. McCurdy Cemetery
Carroll County, USA
Coordinate: 41.9403000, -94.7649994

15. Viola Center Cemetery
Viola Center, Audubon County, USA
Coordinate: 41.8236008, -94.8016968

16. Old Carrollton Cemetery
Carrollton, Carroll County, USA
Coordinate: 41.9233017, -94.7403030

17. Mount Olivet Cemetery
Carroll, Carroll County, USA
Coordinate: 42.0536340, -94.8595510

18. Carroll City Cemetery
Carroll, Carroll County, USA
Coordinate: 42.0560963, -94.8599856

19. Hayes Township Cemetery
Westside, Crawford County, USA
Coordinate: 42.0083199, -95.1216583

20. Luccocks Grove Cemetery
Audubon County, USA
Coordinate: 41.7619019, -94.8653030

21. Douglas Township Cemetery
Audubon County, USA
Coordinate: 41.7611008, -95.0282974

22. Oak Hill Cemetery
Coon Rapids, Carroll County, USA
Coordinate: 41.9053001, -94.7200012

23. Westside Cemetery
Westside, Crawford County, USA
Coordinate: 42.0602989, -95.0922012

24. Saint Francis Cemetery
Maple River, Carroll County, USA
Coordinate: 42.0969009, -94.9372025