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Rev Stephen LeRoy Gronseth

Birth	:	31 Jul 1926 Minneapolis, Hennepin County, Minnesota, USA
Death	:	16 Nov 2014 Atlantic, Cass County, Iowa, USA
Burial	:	Exira Cemetery, Exira, Audubon County, USA
Coordinate	:	41.5953636, -94.8654785
Description	:	* * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * Kessler Funeral Home in Exira Obituary for Rev. Stephen LeRoy Gronseth Reverend Stephen LeRoy Gronseth, the son of James Rudolph and Julia (Grandstrand) Gronseth, was born July 31, 1926, in Minneapolis, Minnesota and died November 16, 2014, at the Atlantic Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Atlantic, Iowa at the age of 88 years, 3 months, and 15 days. Stephen was baptized and confirmed at Rosedale Lutheran Church in Minneapolis. He attended and graduated from Minnehaha Academy in Minneapolis in 1944. He enlisted into... Read More	* * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * Kessler Funeral Home in Exira Obituary for Rev. Stephen LeRoy Gronseth Reverend Stephen LeRoy Gronseth, the son of James Rudolph and Julia (Grandstrand) Gronseth, was born July 31, 1926, in Minneapolis, Minnesota and died November 16, 2014, at the Atlantic Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Atlantic, Iowa at the age of 88 years, 3 months, and 15 days. Stephen was baptized and confirmed at Rosedale Lutheran Church in Minneapolis. He attended and graduated from Minnehaha Academy in Minneapolis in 1944. He enlisted into the U.S. Navy. During his tour of duty he served with the Navy Seabees in Okinawa, Japan. He was honorably discharged on June 11, 1946, and returned home to Minneapolis where he attended McPhail College of Music, graduating with a Bachelor’s Degree in Music. In 1949 he was united in marriage to Florence Salo at Rosedale Lutheran Church in Minneapolis. Five children Stephen, Gregory, Rosanne, Elizabeth, and Judith were born to this union. Stephen taught music in public schools for several years. He then served as the Organist/Choir Director in several different churches in many parts of the country until 1962. Stephen studied at the Northwestern Theological Seminary graduating with a Theological Degree and was ordained in 1966. He first served as Pastor at St. Andrew Lutheran Church in Hurst, Texas. Florence died suddenly in 1968. Stephen continued his ministry at Mount Olivet Lutheran Church of Medicine Lake in Plymouth, Minnesota, followed by Zion Lutheran Church in Deerfield Beach, Florida and St. Paul’s Lutheran Church in Albia, Iowa. In 1985 he moved to Kimballton, Iowa and became the Pastor of Immanuel Lutheran Church and Bethany Lutheran Church. On November 29, 1986, he married Carol Nelson at Immanuel Lutheran Church in Kimballton. Stephen continued as Pastor until he retired in 1991. During retirement he was the Chaplin at the Salem Lutheran Home in Elk Horn, Iowa. He also served as the Interim Pastor in Griswold, Iowa for a time and then assisted other churches in the area during transitional periods. In 1994 they moved to Atlantic, Iowa. Stephen continued serving until he completely retired in 2000 following heart surgery. Stephen was a member of St. Paul’s Lutheran Church in Atlantic. Stephen was known for his absolute faith in the Lord. Stephen had an innate love of music especially the organ. His beautiful tenor voice could be heard throughout the church as he sang hymns or directed the choir. He touched many lives through his ministry, music, and his upbeat positive loving attitude. He truly cared for people, was always positive, and believed in each and every one. Preceding him in death was his wife Florence Gronseth; an infant daughter Elizabeth Gronseth; his parents; his brothers and sisters, Ivadell Gronseth, James and wife Marge Gronseth, Luther and wife Helen Gronseth, Magdalene and husband Amos Stolee, Phil and wife Angie Gronseth; his brother-in-law Sherman Limburg; and his father-in-law and mother-in-law Harold and Ann Schroeter. Survivors include his wife; his children; his grandchildren; his step-children; his step-grandchildren; his step-great-grandchildren; his sister; his brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law; nieces, nephews, other relatives and many friends. Thursday Nov 20 Visitation 6:00 PM Kessler Funeral Homes, Inc. - Exira 234 West South Street, Exira, IA 50076, United States Friday Nov 21 Service 10:30 AM St . Pauls Lutheran Church Atlantic, Iowa 50022, United States Cemetery Details Exira Cemetery Exira, Iowa 50076, United States * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * *

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Where is Rev Stephen LeRoy Gronseth's memorial?
Rev Stephen LeRoy Gronseth's memorial is located at: Exira Cemetery, Exira, Audubon County, USA.
When did Rev Stephen LeRoy Gronseth death?
Rev Stephen LeRoy Gronseth death on 16 Nov 2014 in Atlantic, Cass County, Iowa, USA
Where are the coordinates of the Rev Stephen LeRoy Gronseth's memorial?
Latitude: 41.5953636
Longitude: -94.8654785

Family Members:

Parent

Rev James Rudolph Gronseth Sr.

(1891 - 1970)

Julia Maria Grandstrand Gronseth

(1894 - 1987)

Siblings

James Rudolph Gronseth Jr.

(1919 - 1992)

Magdalene Gronseth Stolee

(1920 - 2007)

Luther Carl Gronseth Sr.

(1921 - 2007)

Joyce Evangeline Gronseth Limburg

(1922 - 2015)

Ivadelle Rose Catherine Gronseth

(1923 - 1929)

Phillip N. Gronseth

(1933 - 2006)

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Coordinate: 41.5953636, -94.8654785

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Coordinate: 41.5905991, -94.8641968

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Coordinate: 41.6164017, -94.9697037

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Coordinate: 41.6953120, -94.9233120

13. Pleasant Hill Cemetery
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Coordinate: 41.5806007, -94.7210999

14. Oakfield Baptist Cemetery
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Coordinate: 41.5774994, -95.0168991

15. Saint Patricks Cemetery
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Coordinate: 41.7033005, -94.9242020

16. North Branch Cemetery
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Coordinate: 41.6460000, -94.7222000

17. Pleasant Hill Cemetery
North Branch, Guthrie County, USA
Coordinate: 41.6603012, -94.7236023

18. Saint Johns Cemetery
Brayton, Audubon County, USA
Coordinate: 41.5625000, -94.7019000

19. Saint Johns Lutheran Cemetery
Audubon, Audubon County, USA
Coordinate: 41.5625000, -94.7019000

20. Arlington Heights Cemetery
Audubon, Audubon County, USA
Coordinate: 41.7270000, -94.9240000

21. Maple Grove Cemetery
Audubon, Audubon County, USA
Coordinate: 41.7289100, -94.9242700

22. Elk Horn Cemetery
Elk Horn, Shelby County, USA
Coordinate: 41.5950000, -95.0590000

23. Bethany Lutheran Cemetery
Kimballton, Audubon County, USA
Coordinate: 41.6524410, -95.0530670

24. Melville Township Cemetery
Audubon County, USA
Coordinate: 41.7439003, -94.8013992