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Robert Glen Freshwater

Birth	:	6 Feb 1927 Iowa, USA
Death	:	14 Oct 2017 Hot Springs, Garland County, Arkansas, USA
Burial	:	Evergreen Cemetery, Fairfield, Jefferson County, USA
Coordinate	:	41.0138600, -91.9562100
Plot	:	3rd.203
Description	:	Robert Glen Freshwater, age 90, passed away on October 14, in Hot Springs, AR, following a brief illness. He was born in Birmingham, Iowa, on February 6, 1927, to Robert N. and Hazel Creek Freshwater. Bob graduated from Birmingham High School, Birmingham, Iowa, and entered the United States Marine Corps during WWII. He served in the Pacific theater, seeing action on both Tinian and Iwo Jima. After discharge, he was called again to serve during the Korean conflict as a demolitions trainer. Bob received recognition for Combat Action, Asiatic-Pacific Campaign w/2 Stars, World War II Victory, and National Defense Service.... Read More	Robert Glen Freshwater, age 90, passed away on October 14, in Hot Springs, AR, following a brief illness. He was born in Birmingham, Iowa, on February 6, 1927, to Robert N. and Hazel Creek Freshwater. Bob graduated from Birmingham High School, Birmingham, Iowa, and entered the United States Marine Corps during WWII. He served in the Pacific theater, seeing action on both Tinian and Iwo Jima. After discharge, he was called again to serve during the Korean conflict as a demolitions trainer. Bob received recognition for Combat Action, Asiatic-Pacific Campaign w/2 Stars, World War II Victory, and National Defense Service. He remained a proud Marine throughout his life. He is survived by his wife, sister, son, daughter, four stepchildren, eleven grandchildren and thirteen great grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, Robert and Hazel, his sister Byrla, and his daughter, Teresa. Upon returning from service to his country, Bob graduated from Parsons College in Fairfield, IA. He went on to have a long and fulfilling career as an Industrial Plant Chemist, retiring in 1994 as Chief Chemist from Georgia Gulf in Baton Rouge. Bob was a lifelong fan of St. Louis Cardinals baseball, Iowa football, and the LSU Tigers. He enjoyed all sports, and at various times in his life served as a youth sports coach. Bob was a Scoutmaster for 16 years. We pray that his impact in the afterlife will be as positive and wonderful as it was here on earth. His love lives on. Following a family gathering in Hot Springs, an interment will take place in Fairfield, Iowa. Donations in Bob’s name can be made to Wildlife Rescue & Rehabilitation, P.O. Box 369, Kendalia, Texas, 78027.

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Where is Robert Glen Freshwater's memorial?
Robert Glen Freshwater's memorial is located at: Evergreen Cemetery, Fairfield, Jefferson County, USA.
When did Robert Glen Freshwater death?
Robert Glen Freshwater death on 14 Oct 2017 in Hot Springs, Garland County, Arkansas, USA
Where are the coordinates of the Robert Glen Freshwater's memorial?
Latitude: 41.0138600
Longitude: -91.9562100

Family Members:

Parent

Robert Newton Freshwater

(1902 - 1971)

Hazel Mae Creek Freshwater

(1904 - 1965)

Spouse

Ruth Marie Manning Lyons

(1906 - 1976)

Patricia J. Freshwater

(1929 - 1966)

Siblings

Byrla Jean Freshwater Canaday

(1925 - 2015)

Jo Anne Cuff

(1929 - 2021)

Children

Teresa Jean Freshwater

(1958 - 1958)

Flowers:

Nearby Cemetories:

1. Evergreen Cemetery
Fairfield, Jefferson County, USA
Coordinate: 41.0138600, -91.9562100

2. Old Fairfield Cemetery
Fairfield, Jefferson County, USA
Coordinate: 41.0148000, -91.9598000

3. Memorial Lawn Cemetery
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Coordinate: 41.0068000, -91.9805000

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Coordinate: 41.0368996, -91.9096985

5. Bradshaw Cemetery
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Coordinate: 40.9766998, -91.9032974

6. Roth Cemetery
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Coordinate: 40.9589005, -91.9574966

7. Bethesda Cemetery
Fairfield, Jefferson County, USA
Coordinate: 41.0019000, -91.8796000

8. Smith Family Cemetery
Libertyville, Jefferson County, USA
Coordinate: 40.9972416, -92.0362857

9. Wheeler Cemetery
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Coordinate: 41.0797000, -91.9185500

10. Galliher Cemetery
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Coordinate: 40.9666892, -91.8835038

11. Upper Richwoods Cemetery
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Coordinate: 41.0602989, -91.8807983

12. Jefferson County Poor Farm Cemetery
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Coordinate: 40.9416900, -91.9996200

13. Perlee Cemetery
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Coordinate: 41.0805750, -91.8993380

14. Pattison Cemetery
Fairfield, Jefferson County, USA
Coordinate: 40.9444008, -91.9049988

15. Moorman Cemetery
Fairfield, Jefferson County, USA
Coordinate: 41.0452995, -92.0622025

16. Wright Cemetery
Fairfield, Jefferson County, USA
Coordinate: 40.9524000, -91.8728000

17. Antioch Cemetery
Fairfield, Jefferson County, USA
Coordinate: 41.1002998, -91.9147034

18. Moyer Cemetery
Fairfield, Jefferson County, USA
Coordinate: 41.1046982, -91.9330978

19. Cumberland Cemetery
Jefferson County, USA
Coordinate: 40.9248000, -91.9903000

20. Gregg Cemetery
Jefferson County, USA
Coordinate: 41.0078011, -92.0811005

21. Salina Cemetery
Salina, Jefferson County, USA
Coordinate: 41.0419006, -91.8330994

22. McCleary Cemetery
Jefferson County, USA
Coordinate: 40.9892006, -92.0805969

23. Brooks Cemetery
Jefferson County, USA
Coordinate: 41.0635986, -92.0693970

24. Thompson Cemetery
Jefferson County, USA
Coordinate: 40.9155998, -91.9772034