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Robertine Elizabeth Ziesmer Gatchel

Birth	:	28 Feb 1919 Garner, Hancock County, Iowa, USA
Death	:	21 Oct 2018 Garner, Hancock County, Iowa, USA
Burial	:	Concord Cemetery, Garner, Hancock County, USA
Coordinate	:	43.0891991, -93.5971985
Description	:	Robertine E. Gatchel, 99, of Garner passed away Saturday, October 20, 2018 at Concord Care Center in Garner. Funeral services will be held 10:30 A.M., Friday, October 26th at St. Paul Lutheran Church in Garner with Pastor Scott Kozisek officiating. Burial will be at Concord Township Cemetery. Visitation will be held from 5 to 7 P.M., Thursday at the Cataldo Funeral Chapel, 160 E. 4th St., in Garner and will resume one hour prior to services at the church. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations to St Paul Lutheran or Garner Volunteer Ambulance Service. Read More	Robertine E. Gatchel, 99, of Garner passed away Saturday, October 20, 2018 at Concord Care Center in Garner. Funeral services will be held 10:30 A.M., Friday, October 26th at St. Paul Lutheran Church in Garner with Pastor Scott Kozisek officiating. Burial will be at Concord Township Cemetery. Visitation will be held from 5 to 7 P.M., Thursday at the Cataldo Funeral Chapel, 160 E. 4th St., in Garner and will resume one hour prior to services at the church. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations to St Paul Lutheran or Garner Volunteer Ambulance Service. Robertine Elizabeth Gatchel, the daughter of William and Lena (Haes) Ziesmer, was born February 28, 1919, in Gamer, Iowa. Garner was her beloved hometown for 97 of her 99 years of life—a life rich with faith, family, friendships, and a zest for living. Coupled with a joyful spirit, Robertine's strength, humor, and gumption were as admired as the uniqueness of her name, which sparked fun conversations wherever she went. Robertine grew up in a family of seven children, a family she loved. She graduated from Garner High School in 1936, then enrolled in the Normal Training Course. As a country school teacher for four years in Concord and Liberty Townships, she did it all: taught students at all grade levels, stoked the furnace, washed the floors and taught her beautiful handwriting in the Palmer Method. A sample of her letters remains on display today in the schoolhouse museum in Kanawha, IA. In the midst of World War II, Robertine left her job as a Northwestern Bell telephone operator to marry her "forever love" Clarence Gatchel, whom she met in high school. They married February 1, 1942, in Yuma, Arizona. Robertine worked in Seattle for two years. After Clarence came home from serving his country, they lived in Garner. Robertine and Clarence were true partners, sharing a deep devotion to their children and extended families. When Clarence passed away too early in 1970, Robertine's faith and resilience came into play. She pledged to "never say no" to living life to the fullest. And that she did. Continuing her love of life, she loved to dance, played a mean hand of bridge, was active in Homemaker's Club and Recital Club, golfed, traveled and enjoyed morning coffee with her 7th Street friends. Robertine treasured the time spent with her grandchildren and great grandchildren. After working in the Hancock County Auditor's Office, she ran a successful door-to-door campaign and was elected County Recorder, a position she held for 10 years until her retirement. Robertine loved working with the public. Robertine was a member of St. Paul Lutheran Church for 99 years where she was baptized, confirmed, taught Sunday School and Vacation Bible School, belonged to the LWML, and through the years welcomed numerous new pastors into the community. She was proud to be the oldest member of St. Paul. Robertine is survived by her two daughters: Kay E. (Marv) Wellik of Mesa, AZ, and Robbie (Richard) Malm of Des Moines, IA; four grandchildren: Andrew (Kristin) Wellik of Tucson, AZ; Christian (Cristy) Wellik of Chandler, AZ; Jonathan (Maggie) Malm of Fulton, MD; and Kathryn (Nate) Cloe of Des Moines; five great-grandchildren: Bradley Wellik and Ashley Wellik; Ella and Lucy Malm; and Marshall and Caroline Cloe; a sister Doris (Dean) Goll of Garner; a brother-in-law Jim Gatchel of Garner; a sister-in-law, Emma Lou (Lynn) Stayner of Hampton, IA; and many nieces and nephew. She was preceded in death by her parents; husband; her beloved granddaughter Margaret "Meggie" Malm; and five siblings: Ruth (David) Rystrom, Lucille (Ronald) Yohn, Marvin (Ellamae) Ziesmer, Leland (Virginia) Ziesmer, and Jeanne (Clinton) Stille

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Robertine Elizabeth Ziesmer Gatchel's memorial is located at: Concord Cemetery, Garner, Hancock County, USA.
When did Robertine Elizabeth Ziesmer Gatchel death?
Robertine Elizabeth Ziesmer Gatchel death on 21 Oct 2018 in Garner, Hancock County, Iowa, USA
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Latitude: 43.0891991
Longitude: -93.5971985

Family Members:

Parent

William Carl Ziesemer

(1887 - 1943)

Lena Josephine Haes Ziesemer

(1892 - 1986)

Spouse

SGT Clarence Stanley Gatchel

(1918 - 1970)

Siblings

Lucille H. Ziesmer Yohn

(1912 - 1992)

Marvin “Lefty” Ziesmer

(1914 - 2005)

Leland Jerome Ziesmer

(1916 - 1994)

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Nearby Cemetories:

1. Concord Cemetery
Garner, Hancock County, USA
Coordinate: 43.0891991, -93.5971985

2. Saint Boniface Cemetery
Garner, Hancock County, USA
Coordinate: 43.1055984, -93.6418991

3. Peace Reformed Cemetery
Garner, Hancock County, USA
Coordinate: 43.0536000, -93.6153000

4. Saint Johns Cemetery
Garner, Hancock County, USA
Coordinate: 43.1300011, -93.5168991

5. Liberty Cemetery
Hancock County, USA
Coordinate: 43.0292015, -93.6544037

6. Calvary Cemetery
Klemme, Hancock County, USA
Coordinate: 43.0018997, -93.6046982

7. Saint John Cemetery
Duncan, Hancock County, USA
Coordinate: 43.1055984, -93.7177963

8. Clear Lake Township Cemetery
Ventura, Cerro Gordo County, USA
Coordinate: 43.1234000, -93.4772000

9. Ellington Prairie Cemetery
Hancock County, USA
Coordinate: 43.1719017, -93.5357971

10. Faith Lutheran Cemetery
Miller, Hancock County, USA
Coordinate: 43.1844406, -93.5994415

11. Ellington Cemetery
Miller, Hancock County, USA
Coordinate: 43.2002983, -93.5372009

12. Saint Patricks Cemetery
Britt, Hancock County, USA
Coordinate: 43.0828018, -93.7742004

13. Forest Lawn Memorial Garden
Clear Lake, Cerro Gordo County, USA
Coordinate: 43.1403008, -93.4207993

14. National Hobo Memorial
Britt, Hancock County, USA
Coordinate: 43.1003500, -93.7913500

15. Evergreen Cemetery
Britt, Hancock County, USA
Coordinate: 43.0993996, -93.7921982

16. Madison Township Cemetery
Madison Township, Hancock County, USA
Coordinate: 43.2411003, -93.6371994

17. Pilot Knob Cemetery
Hancock County, USA
Coordinate: 43.2417000, -93.5192000

18. Amsterdam Cemetery
Goodell, Hancock County, USA
Coordinate: 42.9235992, -93.5894012

19. Grant Center Cemetery
Cerro Gordo County, USA
Coordinate: 43.2285995, -93.4505997

20. Clear Lake Cemetery
Clear Lake, Cerro Gordo County, USA
Coordinate: 43.1422195, -93.3658295

21. Saint James Catholic Cemetery
Forest City, Winnebago County, USA
Coordinate: 43.2641983, -93.6517029

22. Old Amsterdam Cemetery
Kanawha, Hancock County, USA
Coordinate: 42.9517700, -93.7571500

23. West Lake Cemetery
Hancock County, USA
Coordinate: 42.9403000, -93.7369003

24. Oakland Cemetery
Forest City, Winnebago County, USA
Coordinate: 43.2764015, -93.6346970