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Pvt Willard Keith “Billy” Umholtz

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Birth	:	27 Jan 1931 Newton, Harvey County, Kansas, USA
Death	:	11 May 2010 Cottonwood Falls, Chase County, Kansas, USA
Burial	:	Rosean Cemetery, Emporia, Lyon County, USA
Coordinate	:	38.5344009, -96.1464005
Plot	:	Umholtz
Inscription	:	UMHOLTZ, WILLARD KEITH PVT US ARMY KOREA DATE OF BIRTH: 01/27/1931 DATE OF DEATH: 05/11/2010 BURIED AT: ROSEAN CEMETERY EMPORIA, KS 66801 (620) 342-9238
Description	:	Willard Keith ‘Billy' Umholtz Newton Kansan Posted May 13, 2010 @ 05:23 PM COTTONWOOD FALLS — Willard Keith "Billy" Umholtz, 79, died on Tuesday (May 11, 2010) at his home in rural Cottonwood Falls.He was born on Jan. 27, 1931, in Newton to William Edward and Anna Marie (Schertz) Umholtz.He married Evelyn Irene Caldwell on Sept. 5, 1954, in Newton. She preceded him in death on Aug. 3, 1995 at her home in rural Admire. He then married Sharon Truan Stedry on June 30, 2001. She survives of the home.He worked as a brakeman and conductor for BNSF Railroad for 34 years.... Read More	Willard Keith ‘Billy' Umholtz Newton Kansan Posted May 13, 2010 @ 05:23 PM COTTONWOOD FALLS — Willard Keith "Billy" Umholtz, 79, died on Tuesday (May 11, 2010) at his home in rural Cottonwood Falls.He was born on Jan. 27, 1931, in Newton to William Edward and Anna Marie (Schertz) Umholtz.He married Evelyn Irene Caldwell on Sept. 5, 1954, in Newton. She preceded him in death on Aug. 3, 1995 at her home in rural Admire. He then married Sharon Truan Stedry on June 30, 2001. She survives of the home.He worked as a brakeman and conductor for BNSF Railroad for 34 years. He had been retired 15 years at the time of his death.He was a veteran of the U.S. Army, serving in the Korean Conflict. He was awarded two Purple Hearts and a Bronze Star for his service. He was a member of Grace United Methodist Church in Emporia and attended First Presbyterian Church in Cottonwood Falls.He was a life member of Lowry-Funston Post No. 1980, Veterans of Foreign Wars in Emporia and a member of Ball-McColm Post No. 5, American Legion in Emporia. Other memberships include the United Transportation Union, Disabled American Veterans, Eagles Aerie No. 2587 in Emporia and the Purple Heart Association. He is survived by his son, Randy E. Umholtz and wife Susan of Lebo; stepson, Grant E. Youngdahl of Wichita; daughter, Jacqueline K. Umholtz of Admire; stepdaughter, Dori L. Weber of Marquette; grandchildren, Jason Ellis and wife Kathy of Franklin, Pa., Phillip Hohn and wife Sara of Ankeny, Iowa, Jonathon Hohn of Ankeny, Josh Umholtz-Judson of Emporia and Sara Umholtz-Lloyd and husband Chris; stepgrandchildren, Brynne Weber and Christine Weber, both of Marquette, Paige Youngdahl and Luke Youngdahl, both of Wichita; and 13 great-grandchildren.He was preceded in death by his first wife, Evelyn; parents; a son, Bradley Dean Umholtz and his wife Brenda; three brothers; and three sisters.Visitation will be from 6 to 8 p.m. Friday at Roberts-Blue-Barnett Funeral Home in Emporia.Services will be at 10 a.m. on Saturday at the funeral home, with the Rev. Pat Ireland of First Presbyterian Church in Cottonwood Falls presiding.Burial will be at the Rosean Cemetery, north of Emporia, with military honors provided by Lowry-Funston Post No. 1980, Veterans of Foreign Wars and Ball-McColm Post No. 5, American Legion.Memorials can be made in care of the funeral home to Hand In Hand Hospice, Emporia Friends of the Zoo or Strong City Depot Restoration Fund.

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Pvt Willard Keith “Billy” Umholtz's memorial is located at: Rosean Cemetery, Emporia, Lyon County, USA.
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Pvt Willard Keith “Billy” Umholtz death on 11 May 2010 in Cottonwood Falls, Chase County, Kansas, USA
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Latitude: 38.5344009
Longitude: -96.1464005

Family Members:

Parent

William Edward Umholtz

(1885 - 1952)

Anna Mary Schertz Umholtz

(1891 - 1971)

Spouse

Evelyn Irene Caldwell Umholtz

(1934 - 1995)

Siblings

Neva Lucille Umholtz

(1927 - 1940)

Children

Bradley Dean Umholtz

(1955 - 2003)

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Nearby Cemetories:

1. Rosean Cemetery
Emporia, Lyon County, USA
Coordinate: 38.5344009, -96.1464005

2. Frost Cemetery
Americus, Lyon County, USA
Coordinate: 38.5573900, -96.2022300

3. Americus Cemetery
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Coordinate: 38.5154686, -96.2420425

4. Phillips Cemetery
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Coordinate: 38.5578003, -96.0513992

5. Ivy Cemetery
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Coordinate: 38.6156006, -96.0597000

6. Allen Cemetery
Allen, Lyon County, USA
Coordinate: 38.6521988, -96.1611023

7. Admire Cemetery
Admire, Lyon County, USA
Coordinate: 38.6511002, -96.1074982

8. Camp Alexander Grounds
Emporia, Lyon County, USA
Coordinate: 38.4177210, -96.1072080

9. Maplewood Memorial Lawn Cemetery
Emporia, Lyon County, USA
Coordinate: 38.4202995, -96.2055969

10. Union Cemetery
Emporia, Lyon County, USA
Coordinate: 38.4375000, -96.0425034

11. Bushong Cemetery
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Coordinate: 38.6366997, -96.2431030

12. Saint Andrews Episcopal Church Columbarium
Emporia, Lyon County, USA
Coordinate: 38.4084053, -96.1796799

13. Sunnyside Cemetery
Bushong, Lyon County, USA
Coordinate: 38.6083900, -96.2853700

14. Mount Calvary Cemetery
Reading, Lyon County, USA
Coordinate: 38.5280991, -95.9781036

15. Reading Cemetery
Reading, Lyon County, USA
Coordinate: 38.5203018, -95.9693985

16. Forest Hill Cemetery
Emporia, Lyon County, USA
Coordinate: 38.4124000, -96.0604900

17. Sacred Heart Cemetery
Emporia, Lyon County, USA
Coordinate: 38.3932991, -96.1418991

18. Badger Creek Cemetery
Neosho Rapids, Lyon County, USA
Coordinate: 38.4049988, -96.0582962

19. Fruitland Cemetery
Americus, Lyon County, USA
Coordinate: 38.5078011, -96.3308029

20. Fowler Cemetery
Emporia, Lyon County, USA
Coordinate: 38.3897018, -96.1091995

21. Soden Family Cemetery
Emporia, Lyon County, USA
Coordinate: 38.3872190, -96.1813510

22. Wilhite Cemetery
Emporia, Lyon County, USA
Coordinate: 38.3830500, -96.1240900

23. Cottonwood Cemetery
Emporia, Lyon County, USA
Coordinate: 38.4130096, -96.2725525

24. Withington Family Cemetery
Allen, Lyon County, USA
Coordinate: 38.6960500, -96.1458700