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Richard LuVerne Hessenius

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Birth	:	19 Nov 1929 Marshalltown, Marshall County, Iowa, USA
Death	:	23 Apr 2014 Marshalltown, Marshall County, Iowa, USA
Burial	:	Green Mountain Cemetery, Green Mountain, Marshall County, USA
Coordinate	:	42.1026250, -92.8242800
Description	:	Richard L. Hessenius, 84, of Marshalltown, IA passed away Wednesday, April 23, 2014 at Iowa River Hospice Home in Marshalltown. Richard was born November 19, 1929 to Henry and Helen (Clark) Adeane Hessenius in Melbourne, Iowa. He graduated from Melbourne High School in 1947, then went to University of Iowa where he received his B.S. and M.A., graduating in 1951. After college, Richard enlisted in the Army, following basic training at Ft. Riley, Kansas, he went to Officer’s training school at Fort Sill, Oklahoma graduating as a Second Lieutenant, then returning home. Richard was united in marriage to... Read More	Richard L. Hessenius, 84, of Marshalltown, IA passed away Wednesday, April 23, 2014 at Iowa River Hospice Home in Marshalltown. Richard was born November 19, 1929 to Henry and Helen (Clark) Adeane Hessenius in Melbourne, Iowa. He graduated from Melbourne High School in 1947, then went to University of Iowa where he received his B.S. and M.A., graduating in 1951. After college, Richard enlisted in the Army, following basic training at Ft. Riley, Kansas, he went to Officer’s training school at Fort Sill, Oklahoma graduating as a Second Lieutenant, then returning home. Richard was united in marriage to his high school sweet heart, Betty White on October, 25, 1952, in Melbourne, IA. Following their marriage, Richard and Betty went to Fort Bragg, North Carolina, where he finished his tour of duty and was promoted to First Lieutenant. Richard took a teaching job at Green Mountain High School where he taught mathematics, science and coached all sports, boys and girls. While at Green Mountain, Richard was in the Army Reserve for nine years, being promoted to Captain during this time. Richard spent a year at Iowa State University receiving his Specialist degree. He also spent time at Drake University and Kansas State University for math graduate work. Richard was principal and became superintendent, he was employed with the Green Mountain School system his entire career. For the last 30 years there he was superintendent of Green Mountain and Garwin, and helped the two become GMG. Richard’s wife, Betty, passed away January 27, 2009, after 54 great years spent together. They spent many winters in Apache Junction, Arizona, but the most important thing to them was spending time with their family. Richard was on many different boards, including: Marshalltown School Board, Marshall County Fair Board, City Planning and Zoning Committee, Iowa Girls Athletic Board (also serving as president) and Iowa Boys Athletic Union. Richard will be missed by his three children: David Hessenius of Marshalltown, Peggy Lynch of Marshalltown and Robert (Dana) Hessenius of Marshalltown; seven grandchildren and eleven great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his wife.

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Richard LuVerne Hessenius's memorial is located at: Green Mountain Cemetery, Green Mountain, Marshall County, USA.
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Richard LuVerne Hessenius death on 23 Apr 2014 in Marshalltown, Marshall County, Iowa, USA
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Latitude: 42.1026250
Longitude: -92.8242800

Family Members:

Parent

Henry M Hessenius Jr.

(1903 - 1963)

Helen Adeane Clark Hessenius

(1905 - 1960)

Spouse

Betty Marie White Hessenius

(1929 - 2007)

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Coordinate: 42.1026250, -92.8242800

2. Iowa River Brethren Church Cemetery
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Coordinate: 42.0614490, -92.8257610

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Coordinate: 42.0833208, -92.8743664

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8. Union Grove Cemetery
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Coordinate: 42.1307983, -92.7367020

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Coordinate: 42.0583000, -92.9131012

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Coordinate: 42.1371994, -92.9233017

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Coordinate: 42.1085000, -92.7045000

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Coordinate: 42.0210991, -92.7758026

16. Vienna Cemetery
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Coordinate: 42.1949997, -92.8246994

17. Hartwell Cemetery
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Coordinate: 42.0555420, -92.9351100

18. Iowa Veterans Home Cemetery
Marshalltown, Marshall County, USA
Coordinate: 42.0528620, -92.9344550

19. Rock Valley Cemetery
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Coordinate: 42.0078011, -92.8452988

20. Friends Cemetery
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Coordinate: 42.0062000, -92.7856000

21. Mattingly Cemetery
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Coordinate: 42.0527000, -92.6984000

22. Rose Hill Memorial Gardens Cemetery
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Coordinate: 42.0092010, -92.9021988

23. Badger Hill Cemetery
Gladbrook, Tama County, USA
Coordinate: 42.1972008, -92.7469025

24. Garwin Union Cemetery
Garwin, Tama County, USA
Coordinate: 42.1016998, -92.6682968