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Richard Elden “Rich” Grave

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Birth	:	16 Feb 1933 Grant Township, Franklin County, Iowa, USA
Death	:	29 Nov 2019 Guttenberg, Clayton County, Iowa, USA
Burial	:	Pioneer Rock Cemetery, Ceres, Clayton County, USA
Coordinate	:	42.8230591, -91.1863937
Description	:	Richard” Rich” Grave, age 86, of Garnavillo, IA, was called home Friday, November 29, 2019, at Guttenberg Municipal Hospital in Guttenberg, IA. Rich was born on February 16, 1933 to John and Lena (Zacharias) Grave in Bradford Iowa. He received his education like many in country school graduating from a country school in Humboldt, South Dakota in 1950. In 1953, Rich was called to serve his country in the United States Army for two years in Germany and was discharged in 1955. He... Read More	Richard” Rich” Grave, age 86, of Garnavillo, IA, was called home Friday, November 29, 2019, at Guttenberg Municipal Hospital in Guttenberg, IA. Rich was born on February 16, 1933 to John and Lena (Zacharias) Grave in Bradford Iowa. He received his education like many in country school graduating from a country school in Humboldt, South Dakota in 1950. In 1953, Rich was called to serve his country in the United States Army for two years in Germany and was discharged in 1955. He then went on to earn his Bachelors of Science degree in Social Work from Wartburg College in 1959. On June 24 of 1961 he married the love of his life, Diane Mary Bierbaum, they were wed at St. Pauls Lutheran Church in Garnavillo, and to this union three children were born. Rich spent the majority of his life working the land that he loved raising crops, and teaching his children not only about the crops, but about life and the cattle that he at times treated like family. In 1992-2008 Rich worked for G&G services. He spent his spare time enjoying his bible study, working on crossword puzzles, playing card games or trying his hand at woodworking, in 2018 he went on the Honor Flight to Washing DC, but nothing topped his true passion and that was his Keystone Barbershop Harmony Society in Elkader, where he enjoyed singing and socializing with the guys for many years. Left to cherish is many memories is his wife of 58 years Diane, daughters Kathy (Brian) Plogman, Kari (Jeff) Friedlein, son Jason (Lori) Grave; Five grandchildren; Ashley (Tim Morarend) and Austin, Brandon (Margo) and Taylor (Nick Chase) and Three great-grandchildren; Levi and Maisyn Chase, and Easton Morarend, plus other nieces, nephews, relatives and friends. Rich is preceded in death by his parents, two brothers, Roger and Ron Grave and one grandchild, Derek Friedlein Tuecke-Allyn Funeral Home and Crematory Services

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Richard Elden “Rich” Grave's memorial is located at: Pioneer Rock Cemetery, Ceres, Clayton County, USA.
When did Richard Elden “Rich” Grave death?
Richard Elden “Rich” Grave death on 29 Nov 2019 in Guttenberg, Clayton County, Iowa, USA
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Latitude: 42.8230591
Longitude: -91.1863937

Family Members:

Parent

John F. Grave

(1906 - 1997)

Lena Krager Grave

(1913 - 1992)

Siblings

Roger D. Grave

(1934 - 1971)

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Nearby Cemetories:

1. Pioneer Rock Cemetery
Ceres, Clayton County, USA
Coordinate: 42.8230591, -91.1863937

2. McClelland Cemetery
Garnavillo, Clayton County, USA
Coordinate: 42.8249879, -91.2084641

3. Saint Michael Cemetery
Clayton County, USA
Coordinate: 42.8055992, -91.1802979

4. Borcherding Cemetery
Jefferson Township, Clayton County, USA
Coordinate: 42.8182983, -91.1414032

5. Tangeman Family Cemetery
Garnavillo, Clayton County, USA
Coordinate: 42.8580000, -91.1420000

6. Storck Cemetery
Guttenberg, Clayton County, USA
Coordinate: 42.7694335, -91.1834638

7. Garnavillo Cemetery
Garnavillo, Clayton County, USA
Coordinate: 42.8660300, -91.2390100

8. Garnavillo Community Cemetery
Garnavillo, Clayton County, USA
Coordinate: 42.8656000, -91.2422100

9. Saint Paula Cemetery
Osterdock, Clayton County, USA
Coordinate: 42.7635994, -91.1992035

10. Saint Joseph Cemetery
Garnavillo, Clayton County, USA
Coordinate: 42.8628006, -91.2502975

11. Saint Marys Cemetery
Guttenberg, Clayton County, USA
Coordinate: 42.7691994, -91.1352997

12. Mount Olivet Cemetery
Guttenberg, Clayton County, USA
Coordinate: 42.7764840, -91.1083560

13. Guttenberg Cemetery
Guttenberg, Clayton County, USA
Coordinate: 42.7691994, -91.1035995

14. Lewis Cemetery
Osterdock, Clayton County, USA
Coordinate: 42.7416000, -91.1834000

15. Clayton Cemetery
Clayton, Clayton County, USA
Coordinate: 42.9043999, -91.1641998

16. Duncan Cemetery
Glen Haven, Grant County, USA
Coordinate: 42.8325540, -91.0725940

17. Old Garber Cemetery
Garber, Clayton County, USA
Coordinate: 42.7560005, -91.2580032

18. Old Saint Marys Cemetery
Glen Haven, Grant County, USA
Coordinate: 42.8078100, -91.0675330

19. Krumm Cemetery
Garber, Clayton County, USA
Coordinate: 42.7913760, -91.3023559

20. Saint Johns Cemetery
Jefferson Township, Clayton County, USA
Coordinate: 42.7497000, -91.1133000

21. Immanuel Lutheran Cemetery
Elkport, Clayton County, USA
Coordinate: 42.7433014, -91.2733002

22. Saint Michaels Cemetery
Elkport, Clayton County, USA
Coordinate: 42.7433014, -91.2733002

23. Bagley Cemetery
Bagley, Grant County, USA
Coordinate: 42.9019012, -91.0907974

24. Gockel Cemetery
Glen Haven, Grant County, USA
Coordinate: 42.8224983, -91.0385971