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Rev Frank Henry Greteman

Birth	:	25 Dec 1907 Willey, Carroll County, Iowa, USA
Death	:	21 Mar 1987 Palm Beach, Palm Beach County, Florida, USA
Burial	:	Calvary Cemetery, Sioux City, Woodbury County, USA
Coordinate	:	42.5205994, -96.4424973
Inscription	:	Ordained December 8, 1932 Consecrated May 26, 1965
Description	:	Bishop Frank Henry Greteman Frank Greteman was born in Willey, Iowa, to Bernard and Mary (née Meissner) Greteman.[1] He graduated from Loras College in 1929 with a Bachelor of Arts degree, and continued his studies at the Pontifical North American College in Rome, earning a Licentiate of Sacred Theology in 1933.[1] He was ordained a priest on December 8, 1932, and then served as a curate at St. Augustine Church in Spokane, Washington until 1935.[2] He earned a Licentiate of Canon Law from The Catholic University of America in 1937.[1] Returning to Iowa, he was pastor of Assumption Church... Read More	Bishop Frank Henry Greteman Frank Greteman was born in Willey, Iowa, to Bernard and Mary (née Meissner) Greteman.[1] He graduated from Loras College in 1929 with a Bachelor of Arts degree, and continued his studies at the Pontifical North American College in Rome, earning a Licentiate of Sacred Theology in 1933.[1] He was ordained a priest on December 8, 1932, and then served as a curate at St. Augustine Church in Spokane, Washington until 1935.[2] He earned a Licentiate of Canon Law from The Catholic University of America in 1937.[1] Returning to Iowa, he was pastor of Assumption Church in Merrill (1937–1941), St. Michael Church in Sioux City (1941–1950), SS. Peter & Paul Church in Carroll (1950–1964), and Holy Spirit Church in Carroll (1964–65).[1] He was named a Domestic Prelate in 1953, and vicar general of the Sioux City Diocese in 1965.[1] On April 14, 1965, Greteman was appointed Auxiliary Bishop of Sioux City and Titular Bishop of Vissalsa by Pope Paul VI.[2] He received his episcopal consecration on the following May 26 from Archbishop Egidio Vagnozzi, with Archbishop James Joseph Byrne and Bishop Joseph Maximilian Mueller serving as co-consecrators.[2] Following the resignation of Bishop Mueller, he was named the fourth Bishop of Sioux City on October 15, 1970.[2] The main focus of his episcopate was Catholic education.[3] He ordained the present Archbishop of Cincinnati, Dennis Marion Schnurr, to the presbyterate. Upon reaching the mandatory retirement age of 75, Greteman submitted his letter of resignation to Pope John Paul II in December 1982. His resignation was accepted on August 17, 1983, and Lawrence Donald Soens was named as his successor.[2] He died less than three years later, aged 79.

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Rev Frank Henry Greteman's memorial is located at: Calvary Cemetery, Sioux City, Woodbury County, USA.
When did Rev Frank Henry Greteman death?
Rev Frank Henry Greteman death on 21 Mar 1987 in Palm Beach, Palm Beach County, Florida, USA
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Latitude: 42.5205994
Longitude: -96.4424973

Family Members:

Parent

Bernard “Barney” Greteman

(1866 - 1922)

Mary Meisner Greteman

(1881 - 1968)

Siblings

Rev Fr Bernard V Greteman

(1909 - 1974)

Sr Ann Mary “M. Teresilda” Greteman

(1912 - 1991)

Margaret M Greteman

(1914 - 2006)

Leonilla Mary Greteman Hamilton

(1917 - 2011)

Rev Fr James B Greteman

(1892 - 1952)

John Bernard Greteman

(1894 - 1957)

Clemens “Clem” Greteman

(1896 - 1963)

Victor E Greteman

(1898 - 1944)

Joseph F. Greteman

(1902 - 1956)

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Nearby Cemetories:

1. Calvary Cemetery
Sioux City, Woodbury County, USA
Coordinate: 42.5205994, -96.4424973

2. Logan Park Cemetery
Sioux City, Woodbury County, USA
Coordinate: 42.5377693, -96.4304810

3. Chief War Eagle Memorial
Sioux City, Woodbury County, USA
Coordinate: 42.4939003, -96.4543991

4. Saint Thomas Episcopal Church Columbarium
Woodbury County, USA
Coordinate: 42.5031000, -96.4063000

5. United Church of Christ Cemetery
Sioux City, Woodbury County, USA
Coordinate: 42.5491900, -96.4041300

6. First Congregational Church of Christ Memorial Ga
Sioux City, Woodbury County, USA
Coordinate: 42.5492800, -96.4035900

7. McCook Cemetery
North Sioux City, Union County, USA
Coordinate: 42.5538460, -96.4886070

8. Floyd Cemetery
Sioux City, Woodbury County, USA
Coordinate: 42.4968987, -96.3756027

9. Mount Sinai Cemetery
Sioux City, Woodbury County, USA
Coordinate: 42.4943810, -96.3711700

10. Mount Carmel Cemetery
Sioux City, Woodbury County, USA
Coordinate: 42.4956017, -96.3685989

11. Saint Michaels Calvary Cemetery
South Sioux City, Dakota County, USA
Coordinate: 42.4552994, -96.4503021

12. Charles Floyd Monument
Sioux City, Woodbury County, USA
Coordinate: 42.4626480, -96.3779330

13. First Brides Grave
Sioux City, Woodbury County, USA
Coordinate: 42.4579500, -96.3756500

14. Carmelite Monastery
Sioux City, Woodbury County, USA
Coordinate: 42.4579000, -96.3675000

15. Roost Cemetery
Dakota County, USA
Coordinate: 42.4466900, -96.5023200

16. Graceland Park Cemetery
Sioux City, Woodbury County, USA
Coordinate: 42.4589005, -96.3486023

17. Independent Farane Cemetery
Sioux City, Woodbury County, USA
Coordinate: 42.4552600, -96.3500170

18. Hancock Township Cemetery
Millnerville, Plymouth County, USA
Coordinate: 42.6124970, -96.4813510

19. Dakota City Cemetery
Dakota City, Dakota County, USA
Coordinate: 42.4216500, -96.4143100

20. Boals Family Plot
Dakota City, Dakota County, USA
Coordinate: 42.4345000, -96.5151000

21. Saint Johns Cemetery
Jackson, Dakota County, USA
Coordinate: 42.4706001, -96.5658035

22. Memorial Park Cemetery
Sioux City, Woodbury County, USA
Coordinate: 42.4528008, -96.3261032

23. Saint Peters Cemetery
Jefferson, Union County, USA
Coordinate: 42.6045799, -96.5594025

24. Woodbury Township Cemetery
Sergeant Bluff, Woodbury County, USA
Coordinate: 42.4083800, -96.3570480