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Ray Euken

Birth	:	12 Feb 1927 Cass County, Iowa, USA
Death	:	14 Mar 2015 Atlantic, Cass County, Iowa, USA
Burial	:	Franklin Lutheran Cemetery, Wiota, Cass County, USA
Coordinate	:	41.3300018, -94.8499985
Description	:	Ray Euken, 88, a lifelong resident of the Cumberland area, passed away Monday, March 9, 2015, at the Heritage House in Atlantic. The son of Edward Herman and Marie Caroline Eilts Euken, he was born February 12, 1927, in Franklin Township, rural Wiota. He graduated from Wiota High School in 1944; remaining on the family farm that he eventually took full responsibility for. Ray was united in marriage to Ardath Lorene Roesky, September 21, 1950, at Redeemer Lutheran Church in Omaha. Ray loved to tinker and fix things around the farm. He liked to say he "Raised Kids, Corn and Cattle." His... Read More	Ray Euken, 88, a lifelong resident of the Cumberland area, passed away Monday, March 9, 2015, at the Heritage House in Atlantic. The son of Edward Herman and Marie Caroline Eilts Euken, he was born February 12, 1927, in Franklin Township, rural Wiota. He graduated from Wiota High School in 1944; remaining on the family farm that he eventually took full responsibility for. Ray was united in marriage to Ardath Lorene Roesky, September 21, 1950, at Redeemer Lutheran Church in Omaha. Ray loved to tinker and fix things around the farm. He liked to say he "Raised Kids, Corn and Cattle." His calling was to the land and he never retired, "just got tired." He was a member of the First Lutheran Church, south of Wiota, and served as a deacon and on the church and cemetery boards. He was also involved in Men's Club; was a 4-H Leader; and part of the Cass County Fair Board. He is survived by his wife of 64 years, Ardath; three sons, Roger (Rita) Euken of Cumberland, Randy (Jill) Euken of Lewis and Russ (Jolene) Euken of Clear Lake; six grandchildren, Eric (Stacie) Euken of Wiota, Carrie (Matt) Ohms of Anita, Bret (Katie) Euken of Chasta, MN, Michelle Euken of Atlantic, Alec Euken of Ames and Marne Euken of Clear Lake; five great grandchildren, Leah Ohms, Eden Ohms, Colby Euken, Mollie Euken and Claire Euken; sisters-in-law, Lucille Hoyt of Athens, GA, Norma Laird of Riverside, CA, Joyce Schulke of Naperville, IL, Nadine Rives of Omaha; and many cousins. Ray was preceded in death by his parents; sister and brother-in-law, Florence and Cliff Walstrom; nephew, Doug Walstrom; four brothers-in-law, Melvin Hoyt, Ed Laird, Aaron Rives and Kenneth Schulke; sister-in-law, Inez Roesky; and granddaughter, Melissa Euken at age 15. Funeral services will be held Saturday, March 14, 2015, eleven o'clock a.m., at First Lutheran Church, south of Wiota with Pastor Ted Weishaupt officiating. Interment will be in the First Lutheran Cemetery. Family will meet friends and relatives at First Lutheran Church, south of Wiota, one hour prior to service time.

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Where is Ray Euken's memorial?
Ray Euken's memorial is located at: Franklin Lutheran Cemetery, Wiota, Cass County, USA.
When did Ray Euken death?
Ray Euken death on 14 Mar 2015 in Atlantic, Cass County, Iowa, USA
Where are the coordinates of the Ray Euken's memorial?
Latitude: 41.3300018
Longitude: -94.8499985

Family Members:

Parent

Edward H Euken

(1901 - 1963)

Marie C Euken

(1900 - 1982)

Spouse

Ardath Lorene Roesky Euken

(1927 - 2019)

Siblings

Florence Lucile Euken Walstrom

(1925 - 2010)

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Nearby Cemetories:

1. Franklin Lutheran Cemetery
Wiota, Cass County, USA
Coordinate: 41.3300018, -94.8499985

2. Norway Center Cemetery
Norway Center, Cass County, USA
Coordinate: 41.3458000, -94.8635000

3. Greenwood Cemetery
Cumberland, Cass County, USA
Coordinate: 41.2668991, -94.8921967

4. Judd Cemetery
Wiota, Cass County, USA
Coordinate: 41.3855530, -94.9186410

5. Lincoln Center Cemetery
Anita, Cass County, USA
Coordinate: 41.3742000, -94.7668000

6. Massena Cemetery
Massena, Cass County, USA
Coordinate: 41.2916985, -94.7583008

7. Wiota Cemetery
Wiota, Cass County, USA
Coordinate: 41.3932991, -94.9180984

8. Saint Patricks Cemetery
Massena, Cass County, USA
Coordinate: 41.2538986, -94.7755966

9. Saint Josephs Cemetery
Wiota, Cass County, USA
Coordinate: 41.4247017, -94.8722000

10. Newlons Grove Cemetery
Cass County, USA
Coordinate: 41.2397003, -94.9372025

11. Atlantic Cemetery
Atlantic, Cass County, USA
Coordinate: 41.4016991, -94.9813995

12. Atlantic Catholic Cemetery
Atlantic, Cass County, USA
Coordinate: 41.4030113, -94.9803467

13. Southlawn Memorial Gardens
Atlantic, Cass County, USA
Coordinate: 41.3842010, -95.0044022

14. Reno Cemetery
Cumberland, Cass County, USA
Coordinate: 41.2009520, -94.8886050

15. Saint Mary's Cemetery
Jackson Township, Adair County, USA
Coordinate: 41.2880000, -94.6800000

16. Evergreen Cemetery
Anita, Cass County, USA
Coordinate: 41.4514008, -94.7528000

17. Saint Timothy Cemetery
Cass County, USA
Coordinate: 41.1880989, -94.8619995

18. Weirich Cemetery
Cass County, USA
Coordinate: 41.2146988, -94.9655991

19. Victoria Cemetery
Massena, Cass County, USA
Coordinate: 41.1990013, -94.7580032

20. Saint Johns UCC Cemetery
Lyman, Cass County, USA
Coordinate: 41.2160988, -94.9839020

21. Lorah Cemetery
Lorah, Cass County, USA
Coordinate: 41.4575005, -94.9738998

22. Highland Cemetery
Cass County, USA
Coordinate: 41.4907990, -94.8352966

23. Sears Cemetery
Fontanelle, Adair County, USA
Coordinate: 41.3161730, -94.6345760

24. Eureka Cemetery
Eureka Township, Adair County, USA
Coordinate: 41.3736000, -94.6408005