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Richard Clarence “Dick” Koliha

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Birth	:	3 Aug 1921 Howard County, Iowa, USA
Death	:	19 Apr 2015 Harmony, Fillmore County, Minnesota, USA
Burial	:	Pleasant Hill Cemetery, Lime Springs, Howard County, USA
Coordinate	:	43.4502983, -92.2671967
Description	:	Richard Clarence Koliha was born to John and Stella (Jarosh) Koliha on Aug. 3, 1921, on a farm in rural Howard County Iowa. At the age of 1 ½, he and his family moved to his present farm just north of the Minnesota/Iowa state line. He helped on the farm, attended school at the rural York Country School and graduated from Lime Springs High School in 1942. In his younger years, he loved to play baseball and attend dances. Richard married Betty Ann House on Sept. 29, 1957, in the Cresco United Methodist Church. He took over the family farm... Read More	Richard Clarence Koliha was born to John and Stella (Jarosh) Koliha on Aug. 3, 1921, on a farm in rural Howard County Iowa. At the age of 1 ½, he and his family moved to his present farm just north of the Minnesota/Iowa state line. He helped on the farm, attended school at the rural York Country School and graduated from Lime Springs High School in 1942. In his younger years, he loved to play baseball and attend dances. Richard married Betty Ann House on Sept. 29, 1957, in the Cresco United Methodist Church. He took over the family farm when his parents moved to Harmony in 1957. Richard and Betty Ann farmed together until her death on Nov. 29, 1987. He lived and farmed his farm for 85-plus years until entering Harmony Healthcare in 2008. Besides his lifelong love of farming his land, he enjoyed trapping, trout fishing, deer hunting, playing cards, attending auctions and collecting "precious treasures." When he was no longer hunting, he would stop to visit with other hunters, providing a late morning breakfast of hard boiled eggs with salt and pepper, hot chocolate and coffee. He was a member of the Lime Springs United Methodist Church and the Masonic Lodge. He served on the York Township Board of Supervisors, the church administrative counsel, the Pleasant Hill Cemetery board, and served on the Cresco US Bank, Lime Springs branch, board of directors. Richard enjoyed visiting his relatives, friends and neighbors and would bring a dozen eggs, asparagus and rhubarb when in season, a fresh chicken, Kolaches, a pumpkin or squash. He was always sharing what he had. It was common for him to visit five or six towns within a 50-mile radius in a day. In later years, he kept in contact by telephone with relatives around southeast Minnesota, northeast Iowa, California and Montana. He enjoyed having relatives, friends and neighbors stop in to visit and reminisce. He would always ask about the outside temperature, the farm, livestock, calves and how the crops were coming. He enjoyed his outings and being driven around, pointing out where people had lived or a specific event that occurred there. His memory could take you back 70 to 80 years. He is survived by his sister, Betty Lou Sexton of Mabel; and nieces and nephews. He is preceded in death by his beloved wife, Betty Ann, parents, brother, Robert Koliha, and sister, Geraldine Warner.

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Where is Richard Clarence “Dick” Koliha's memorial?
Richard Clarence “Dick” Koliha's memorial is located at: Pleasant Hill Cemetery, Lime Springs, Howard County, USA.
When did Richard Clarence “Dick” Koliha death?
Richard Clarence “Dick” Koliha death on 19 Apr 2015 in Harmony, Fillmore County, Minnesota, USA
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Latitude: 43.4502983
Longitude: -92.2671967

Family Members:

Parent

John G Koliha

(1886 - 1971)

Stella Jarosh Koliha

(1893 - 1986)

Spouse

Elizabeth Ann “Betty” House Koliha

(1929 - 1987)

Siblings

Betty Lou Koliha Sexton

(1929 - 2015)

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Nearby Cemetories:

1. Pleasant Hill Cemetery
Lime Springs, Howard County, USA
Coordinate: 43.4502983, -92.2671967

2. Foreston Cemetery
Howard County, USA
Coordinate: 43.4794006, -92.2331009

3. Phillips Cemetery
Howard County, USA
Coordinate: 43.4343987, -92.1797028

4. Howard Center Township Cemetery
Cresco, Howard County, USA
Coordinate: 43.3786011, -92.2241974

5. Canfield Cemetery
Fillmore County, USA
Coordinate: 43.5305595, -92.2680588

6. Cedar Hill Cemetery
Howard County, USA
Coordinate: 43.4794006, -92.1592026

7. Saetersdal Norwegian Evangelical Lutheran Cemetery
Harmony, Fillmore County, USA
Coordinate: 43.5315018, -92.2290268

8. Bethlehem Cemetery
Fillmore County, USA
Coordinate: 43.5303001, -92.3486023

9. Albion Township Cemetery
Howard County, USA
Coordinate: 43.4650520, -92.1295020

10. Love Cemetery
York, Fillmore County, USA
Coordinate: 43.5531845, -92.2575226

11. Bristol Grove Cemetery
Bristol, Fillmore County, USA
Coordinate: 43.5435867, -92.2045212

12. Chester Hill Cemetery
Chester, Howard County, USA
Coordinate: 43.4897003, -92.4072037

13. Saint Matthews Cemetery
Granger, Fillmore County, USA
Coordinate: 43.5074997, -92.1339035

14. Calvary Cemetery
Cresco, Howard County, USA
Coordinate: 43.3774986, -92.1410980

15. Oak Hill Cemetery
Granger, Fillmore County, USA
Coordinate: 43.5038986, -92.1235962

16. Saratoga Township Cemetery
Saratoga, Howard County, USA
Coordinate: 43.3710000, -92.4023000

17. Bristol Center Cemetery
Bristol, Fillmore County, USA
Coordinate: 43.5442009, -92.1467972

18. Greenleafton South Cemetery
Greenleafton, Fillmore County, USA
Coordinate: 43.5731010, -92.2097015

19. Greenleafton Cemetery
Greenleafton, Fillmore County, USA
Coordinate: 43.5819397, -92.2180634

20. Cherry Grove Cemetery
Cherry Grove, Fillmore County, USA
Coordinate: 43.5875015, -92.2880630

21. Saint Kierans Cemetery
Winneshiek County, USA
Coordinate: 43.4882000, -92.0797000

22. Prairie Queen Cemetery
Bristol, Fillmore County, USA
Coordinate: 43.5771650, -92.1766770

23. Oak Lawn Cemetery
Cresco, Howard County, USA
Coordinate: 43.3796997, -92.0899963

24. Holy Cross Cemetery
Howard County, USA
Coordinate: 43.3041992, -92.2197037