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Pvt Reno Henry Hudepohl

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Birth	:	30 May 1918 Iowa County, Iowa, USA
Death	:	2 Jun 1943 Florida, USA
Burial	:	Immanuel Lutheran Cemetery, Williamsburg, Iowa County, USA
Coordinate	:	41.6805000, -91.9158000
Description	:	Private Reno Henry Hudepohl the oldest of the 6 children of Adolph Henry Hudepohl and Id Alina nee Newkirk was born on May 30th, 1918 in his present parental home in York township, Iowa county, Iowa. He was baptized there in the name of the Triune God on the same day of his birht, the 30th of May 1918 by the Rev. R. Uhlmann, his grandfathers Henry Hudepol and Edward Newkirk, Sr., serving as sponsors. The departed at first attended a public school. He received most of his grammar school education in our Immanuel Ev. Lutheran Parochial school, finishing the... Read More	Private Reno Henry Hudepohl the oldest of the 6 children of Adolph Henry Hudepohl and Id Alina nee Newkirk was born on May 30th, 1918 in his present parental home in York township, Iowa county, Iowa. He was baptized there in the name of the Triune God on the same day of his birht, the 30th of May 1918 by the Rev. R. Uhlmann, his grandfathers Henry Hudepol and Edward Newkirk, Sr., serving as sponsors. The departed at first attended a public school. He received most of his grammar school education in our Immanuel Ev. Lutheran Parochial school, finishing the 8th grade here in 1932. He was confirmed on April 17th as a member of the 1932 class of 14 by the Rev. R. Uhlmann. His confirmation memory vers was Ia. 54, 10: "For the mountains shall depart the hills be removed, but My kindness shall not depart from thee, neither shall the convent of My peace be removed, saith the Lord that hath mercy on thee." Private Reno Hudepohl thereafter remained home faithfully helping his father with farming. He took a very active part in our local young people's society, the Walther League, and at different times held various offices in this group. He was called into the armed forces of our country and left here on September 26th, 1942. He served in the signal corps and was stationed at Camp Crowder, Mo. until December 1942, he was transferred to Sara Soto, Fla., and then to Drew Field, Fla. Last Monday the family received the following tragic information from his commanding officer. "It was my unpleasant duty to inform you, through the Base Commander, that your son, Reno met his death while swimming yesterday. This organization moved from the vicinity of Drew Field on June 1st, and took up several positions on the west coast of Florida. all the positions are at or near the Shoreline of the Gulf of Mexico. At about 3 p.m. June 2nd a group from the first section of the first platoon went swimming in Blind Pass between Treasure Island and Pass-A-Grill Island under the supervision of the sergeant. They were watched from the shore by a guard and at no time was anything amiss. When their swim was finished about 4:30 p.m. they returned to their quarters. At 6 p.m. when Reno was to go on duty, he could not be found and an immediate search was made. There was no thought of his being absent without leave because he was a very reliable soldier. The Coast Guard was notified and all available men were organized into a searching party but it was not until noon that his body was found, on a sand bar about 100 yards from where went swimming." Private Reno H. Hudepohl had attained to the age of 25 years and three days. His twin brother Orville Edward Hudepohl preceded him in death having passed away in infancy on October 10th, 1919. he leaves to mourn his derparture his beloved parents, Mr. and Mrs. Adolph Hudepohl, his four sisters, Minerva i.e. Orren Schmidt of Homestead, Iowa; Alice, Lucille, and Irma Hudepohl who are at home; his maternal grandfather Mr. Edward J. Newkirk, Sr., of Williamsburg, Iowa; his loved one Miss Alic Heitshusen of Conroy, Iowa, and a host of other relatives, friends and acquaintances of this church, community and other places who held him in high esteem for his Christian faith and his fine upright Christian character. His commanding officer also writes of him: "Reno was an excellent soldier and I was happy to have him as a member of this organization. He was liked by both the officers and his fellow enlisted men and we, too, feel a great loss at his passing." Swift to its close ebbs out life's little day Earth's joy's grow dim, it glories pass away; Change and decay in all around I see O thou, who changest not, abide with me. Blessed be his memory. A full military burial following the formal funeral service was accorded the remains of Pvt. Reno H. Hudepohl, son of Mr. and Mrs. Adolph Hudepohl, Friday afternoon. Pvt. Hudepohl was drowned in Blind Pass, Florida on June 2, 1943. St. Sgt. Barry T. Pennington, a friend of Reno's from the army camp accompanied the remains to Williamsburg and remained here until after the funeral Friday. A short service was held in the home at 1:30 with the Rev. E.M. Brewer in charge. A male quartet composed of J.C. Mattfeld, Martin Juergenson, Martin Glandorf and Arnold Doehrmann, rendered a vocal selection. At two o'clock the regular funeral service was held in Immanuel Lutheran church in York township which was filled to overflowing with relatives, friends, associates, the American Legion and a number of army Cadets from Coe College in Cedar Rapids were present also. The Rev. Brewer, pastor of Immanuel's church delivered the sermon. Teacher Mattfeld, organist accompanied the congregational singing. Miss Mary Mattfeld rendered a vocal solo. Burial was in Immanuel cemetery, pallbearers were: Orville Von Ahsen, Delmar Iburg, Clarence Doehrmann, Arthur Von Ahsen, Harold Heitshusen, and Orville Wille. At the graveside Rev. Brewer lead the prayer and the male quartet sang. The American Legion and Cadets with color guard and firing squad escorted the funeral party to the cemetery for the military rites, which included the presentation of the burial flag, to the parents, the salute by the firing squad and Taps were sounded by two buglers. Source: Williamsburg Shopper, June 17, 1943, pg. 7 Contributor: jmb

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Pvt Reno Henry Hudepohl's memorial is located at: Immanuel Lutheran Cemetery, Williamsburg, Iowa County, USA.
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Pvt Reno Henry Hudepohl death on 2 Jun 1943 in Florida, USA
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Latitude: 41.6805000
Longitude: -91.9158000

Family Members:

Parent

Adolph Henry Hudepohl

(1889 - 1980)

Ida Alina Newkirk Hudepohl

(1893 - 1971)

Siblings

Orville Hudepohl

(1918 - 1919)

Minerva Anna Hudepohl Schmidt

(1921 - 2003)

Lucille Edith Hudepohl Madoerin Bell

(1926 - 2021)

Irma Lorine Hudepohl Wardenburg

(1927 - 2001)

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