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Ralph G. Skarin Sr.

Birth	:	20 Sep 1936 Arthur, Ida County, Iowa, USA
Death	:	17 Jul 1982 Brooklyn, Poweshiek County, Iowa, USA
Burial	:	Brooklyn Memorial Cemetery, Brooklyn, Poweshiek County, USA
Coordinate	:	41.7349200, -92.4321400
Plot	:	Row C lot 4 space 2
Description	:	SFC US ARMY VIETNAM. INFORMATION COURTESY OF - Harold Nevenhoven: Ralph Skarin Sr., 45, of Brooklyn died Saturday morning, July 17, at his home. Funeral services were conducted at 11 a.m. Tuesday at the Grace United Methodist Church in Brooklyn, with the Rev. Fred Pierce of the Grace United Methodist Church officiating. Organist was Betty Everist, and soloist was Sybil Kelley. Pallbearers were Tom Law, John Griffin, Joe Melnichak, Mike Shutts, Owen Wenger and Jack Grier. Military rites were conducted by members of Francis Gallagher American Legion Post No. 294, with burial at the I.O.O.F. Cemetery. The Nevenhoven Funeral Home was in charge... Read More	SFC US ARMY VIETNAM. INFORMATION COURTESY OF - Harold Nevenhoven: Ralph Skarin Sr., 45, of Brooklyn died Saturday morning, July 17, at his home. Funeral services were conducted at 11 a.m. Tuesday at the Grace United Methodist Church in Brooklyn, with the Rev. Fred Pierce of the Grace United Methodist Church officiating. Organist was Betty Everist, and soloist was Sybil Kelley. Pallbearers were Tom Law, John Griffin, Joe Melnichak, Mike Shutts, Owen Wenger and Jack Grier. Military rites were conducted by members of Francis Gallagher American Legion Post No. 294, with burial at the I.O.O.F. Cemetery. The Nevenhoven Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements. The son of Elmer and Esther Lind Skarin, he was born Sept. 22, 1936, at Arthur. He received his education at the Arthur School, military police school at Ft. Gordon, Ga., recruiting school at Ft. Benjamin Harrison, Ind., and the University of Missouri at Columbia. Mr. Skarin served with the U.S. Army from November 1953 to October 1956. He worked for farmers as a truck driver from October 1956 to July 1961. From then until August 1978, he served with the U.S. Army again, retiring in 1978 and moving to Brooklyn. He worked there for the DeGeeter Oil Co. and later became night marshal for Brooklyn. He was married to Lucinda (Sue) Ely on March 6, 1972, at Elk Point, S.D. Mr. Skarin was a member of the Grace United Methodist Church and the Francis Gallagher American Legion Post. Survivors include his wife; two children, Candace and Joel; two sons by previous marriage, Ralph Jr. of Onawa and Ronnie of Texas; his parents; four brothers Boyd of Sioux City, Charles of Shell Knob, Mo., Lester of Onawa and Terry of Fort Worth, Texas; and three sisters, Luella Mae Clauson of Boone, Marjorie Lindgren of Schaller and Marion Gregg of Cherokee. He was preceded in death by two brothers.

frequently asked questions (FAQ):

Where is Ralph G. Skarin Sr.'s memorial?
Ralph G. Skarin Sr.'s memorial is located at: Brooklyn Memorial Cemetery, Brooklyn, Poweshiek County, USA.
When did Ralph G. Skarin Sr. death?
Ralph G. Skarin Sr. death on 17 Jul 1982 in Brooklyn, Poweshiek County, Iowa, USA
Where are the coordinates of the Ralph G. Skarin Sr.'s memorial?
Latitude: 41.7349200
Longitude: -92.4321400

Family Members:

Parent

Elmer Skarin

(1896 - 1986)

Esther Eureka Lind Skarin

(1897 - 1993)

Siblings

Eldred Vincent Skaren

(1916 - 1970)

Elmer Junior Skarin

(1931 - 1976)

Children

Joel Thomas Skarin

(1977 - 2021)

Flowers:

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