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Robert Wayne Lein

Birth	:	31 Jan 1934 South Dakota, USA
Death	:	1 Apr 2016 La Crescent, Houston County, Minnesota, USA
Burial	:	Fremont Cemetery, Burr Oak, Winneshiek County, USA
Coordinate	:	43.4724998, -92.0299988
Description	:	Robert “Bob” Wayne Lein, 82 of Onalaska, died Friday April 1, 2016 at the home of his daughter in La Crescent, MN, after fighting prostate cancer. He was born January 31, 1934, in Sioux Falls, SD, to Arthur and Sophie (Bjerke) Lein. He was baptized and confirmed in the Lutheran Church. After graduating from Harmony High School, he joined the Army in June of 1954. He served in Germany and was discharged in June of 1962. After serving his country he went to Brown Institute and started working for Western Electric and later AT&T; where he worked for 30 years.... Read More	Robert “Bob” Wayne Lein, 82 of Onalaska, died Friday April 1, 2016 at the home of his daughter in La Crescent, MN, after fighting prostate cancer. He was born January 31, 1934, in Sioux Falls, SD, to Arthur and Sophie (Bjerke) Lein. He was baptized and confirmed in the Lutheran Church. After graduating from Harmony High School, he joined the Army in June of 1954. He served in Germany and was discharged in June of 1962. After serving his country he went to Brown Institute and started working for Western Electric and later AT&T; where he worked for 30 years. He maintained the relay towers in southeastern MN. On March 15, 1958 he married Jan Skaim, the love of his life. They lived in Minneapolis later moving to Austin, MN where they lived for 44 years. Following his cancer diagnosis, they moved to Onalaska in 2012 to be closer to Karin and family. Bob enjoyed spending time with his family, especially his grandchildren. He enjoyed vacationing and fishing with his grandsons up north at Lucky Strike! His favorite past-times included playing euchre, attending family gatherings and visiting with everyone and going out for mystery trips with Jan and Karin. Bob was a proud Norwegian, and was thankful he made the trip to Norway with Kevin and Barb. His mottos were “One Day at a Time” and “Count your Blessings”. Bob is survived by his wife Jan, daughter Karin (Tom) Wiese, daughter-in-law Barb Lein, grandsons Michael Wiese, John (Katy) Wiese, Peter (Jess) Wiese, Mark Wiese, Jesse (Michelle) Bawek; granddaughter Andrea (Danny) Marrapodi, his five Great Grandchildren; sister LaVonne Clink; sisters-in-law Gladys Howe, Lorraine Wright (Larry Schumacher), Markeata Schuler, Adline Jensen, Anna Marie (Jerry) Ewing, Darlene Klien (Mert Phipps), Audrey Lein; brothers-in-law: Harry (Dorene) Larson, Daryl ( Ellen) Larson, David (Linda) Larson, Bob Daniels; as well as many nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his son Kevin, his parents Arthur and Sophie Lein, his in-laws Thelma and Leonard Larson, and his brother Glen Lein. Bob was a loving and caring husband, father, grandfather and brother. He will be dearly missed and remembered by his family and friends. Burial will be in the Fremont Cemetery, Iowa.

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Robert Wayne Lein's memorial is located at: Fremont Cemetery, Burr Oak, Winneshiek County, USA.
When did Robert Wayne Lein death?
Robert Wayne Lein death on 1 Apr 2016 in La Crescent, Houston County, Minnesota, USA
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Latitude: 43.4724998
Longitude: -92.0299988

Family Members:

Parent

Arthur Lein

(1902 - 1971)

Sophie H. Bjerke Lein

(1901 - 1990)

Spouse

Janette A. “Jan” Skaim Lein

(1927 - 2019)

Children

Kevin Lein

(1954 - 2013)

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Nearby Cemetories:

1. Fremont Cemetery
Burr Oak, Winneshiek County, USA
Coordinate: 43.4724998, -92.0299988

2. Barnes Cemetery
Winneshiek County, USA
Coordinate: 43.4501000, -92.0088000

3. State Line Methodist Cemetery
Fillmore County, USA
Coordinate: 43.5013885, -92.0097198

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

5. Eddy Cemetery
Kendallville, Winneshiek County, USA
Coordinate: 43.4343987, -92.0586014

6. Saint Agnes Cemetery
Winneshiek County, USA
Coordinate: 43.4570000, -91.9630000

7. Metcalf Cemetery
Burr Oak Township, Winneshiek County, USA
Coordinate: 43.4573000, -91.9517000

8. Elliota Cemetery
Canton, Fillmore County, USA
Coordinate: 43.5010986, -91.9411011

9. Greenfield Cemetery
Harmony, Fillmore County, USA
Coordinate: 43.5435982, -92.0102997

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

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

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

13. Rice Cemetery
Harmony, Fillmore County, USA
Coordinate: 43.5452995, -92.0894012

14. Big Spring Cemetery
Harmony, Fillmore County, USA
Coordinate: 43.5661011, -92.0402985

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

16. Baethke Cemetery
Orleans Township, Winneshiek County, USA
Coordinate: 43.3856010, -91.9781036

17. Calvary Cemetery
Canton, Fillmore County, USA
Coordinate: 43.5396996, -91.9302979

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

19. Bluffton Cemetery
Bluffton, Winneshiek County, USA
Coordinate: 43.4063988, -91.9111023

20. Orleans Lutheran Church Cemetery
Winneshiek County, USA
Coordinate: 43.3665000, -91.9890000

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

22. Amish Cemetery
Fillmore County, USA
Coordinate: 43.5750008, -91.9694366

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

24. Burr Oak Cemetery
Burr Oak, Winneshiek County, USA
Coordinate: 43.4543991, -91.8656006