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Ronald LeRoy Berkenpas

Birth	:	1 Dec 1940 Seney, Plymouth County, Iowa, USA
Death	:	16 Jun 2013 Spencer, Clay County, Iowa, USA
Burial	:	Riverside Cemetery, Spencer, Clay County, USA
Coordinate	:	43.1441994, -95.1671982
Description	:	Ronald LeRoy Berkenpas December 1, 1940 - June 16, 2013 Ronald LeRoy Berkenpas, the son of Leonard and Anna Marie (Scholten) Berkenpas, was born December 1, 1940 in Seney, Iowa. His childhood years were spent in Alton, Iowa, where he received his education, graduating from Alton High School. Ron married Sharon Anderson on December 29, 1963 in Everly, IA. After their marriage, he entered the military and served with the U.S. Army from 1963 until his honorable discharge in 1965. After his military service, they returned to Spencer, Iowa where they made their home. Ron worked as an officer for the Spencer Police... Read More	Ronald LeRoy Berkenpas December 1, 1940 - June 16, 2013 Ronald LeRoy Berkenpas, the son of Leonard and Anna Marie (Scholten) Berkenpas, was born December 1, 1940 in Seney, Iowa. His childhood years were spent in Alton, Iowa, where he received his education, graduating from Alton High School. Ron married Sharon Anderson on December 29, 1963 in Everly, IA. After their marriage, he entered the military and served with the U.S. Army from 1963 until his honorable discharge in 1965. After his military service, they returned to Spencer, Iowa where they made their home. Ron worked as an officer for the Spencer Police Department for 30 years. Following his retirement, he worked for the Spencer Cemetery for 16 years. He was a longtime member of Hope Reformed Church in Spencer. In his spare time he enjoyed fishing and spending time with his family. Ron passed away at the Spencer Hospital on Sunday, June 16, 2013 at the age of 72. He was preceded in death by his parents. Left to cherish his memory are his wife, Sharon of Spencer; his daughter, Tracy Gathman and her husband, Mike of Spencer; two grandsons: Zachary and Brett Gathman; one great grandson, Ayen Gathman; three brothers: Roger Berkenpas of Sacremento, CA, James Berkenpas of Sioux Center, IA and Phil Berkenpas of Orange City, IA; one sister, Mary Wassenaur of Orange City, IA; other relatives and many friends. Visitation will begin after 3:00 P.M., Tuesday, with the family present 5:30 - 7:30 P.M., Tuesday evening at Hope Reformed Church. Funeral services will be 10:00 A.M., Wednesday, June 19, at Hope Reformed Church in Spencer with Pastor Russell Muilenburg officiating. Interment will follow at Riverside Cemetery in Spencer, Iowa. CASKET BEARERS Al Masters Tony Van Helden Mark Lawson Doug Siepkes Terry Dodson Zach Larsen HONORARY CASKET BEARERS Zach Gathman Brett Gathman Ayen Gathman MUSIC "Shine On Us" by Steve Steele "It Is Well With My Soul" by the congregation "Amazing Grace" by IL Divo CD Organist: Ray Meyer

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Where is Ronald LeRoy Berkenpas's memorial?
Ronald LeRoy Berkenpas's memorial is located at: Riverside Cemetery, Spencer, Clay County, USA.
When did Ronald LeRoy Berkenpas death?
Ronald LeRoy Berkenpas death on 16 Jun 2013 in Spencer, Clay County, Iowa, USA
Where are the coordinates of the Ronald LeRoy Berkenpas's memorial?
Latitude: 43.1441994
Longitude: -95.1671982

Family Members:

Parent

Leonard Berkenpas

(1913 - 1975)

Anna Marie “Dolly” Scholten Berkenpas

(1913 - 1999)

Siblings

Philip G. Berkenpas

(1951 - 2018)

Marianne Berkenpas Wassenaar

(1956 - 2013)

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Nearby Cemetories:

1. Riverside Cemetery
Spencer, Clay County, USA
Coordinate: 43.1441994, -95.1671982

2. Dewey Readmore Books Memorial
Spencer, Clay County, USA
Coordinate: 43.1403999, -95.1443024

3. North Lawn Cemetery
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Coordinate: 43.1600000, -95.1470000

4. Evergreen Cemetery
Clay County, USA
Coordinate: 43.2052994, -95.2086029

5. Fairview Cemetery
Clay County, USA
Coordinate: 43.1899986, -95.0800018

6. Swedish Lutheran Cemetery
Royal, Clay County, USA
Coordinate: 43.0683000, -95.2350000

7. Dickens Cemetery
Dickens, Clay County, USA
Coordinate: 43.1280000, -95.0155000

8. Rosehill Cemetery
Clay County, USA
Coordinate: 43.0368996, -95.0919037

9. Lone Tree Cemetery
Everly, Clay County, USA
Coordinate: 43.1411018, -95.3347015

10. Little Sioux Lutheran Cemetery
Milford, Dickinson County, USA
Coordinate: 43.2702065, -95.2109528

11. First Reformed Cemetery
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Coordinate: 43.2399500, -95.2889000

12. Lincoln Cemetery
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Coordinate: 43.0111008, -95.2313995

13. Willow Creek Cemetery
Royal, Clay County, USA
Coordinate: 43.0214005, -95.2885971

14. Liberty Cemetery
Greenville, Clay County, USA
Coordinate: 42.9897003, -95.1417007

15. Clay Center Cemetery
Royal, Clay County, USA
Coordinate: 43.0410995, -95.3272018

16. Milford Cemetery
Milford, Dickinson County, USA
Coordinate: 43.3092003, -95.1481018

17. TriMello Cemetery
Royal, Clay County, USA
Coordinate: 43.0682983, -95.3728027

18. Logan Township Cemetery
Clay County, USA
Coordinate: 43.0489006, -94.9747009

19. Zion Methodist Cemetery
Clay County, USA
Coordinate: 42.9808006, -95.2497025

20. Calvary Cemetery
Milford, Dickinson County, USA
Coordinate: 43.3213997, -95.1688995

21. Fanny Fern Cemetery
Clay County, USA
Coordinate: 42.9530983, -95.1607971

22. Crown Hill Cemetery
Ruthven, Palo Alto County, USA
Coordinate: 43.1328011, -94.8878021

23. Calvary Cemetery
Ruthven, Palo Alto County, USA
Coordinate: 43.1314011, -94.8869019

24. Westport Cemetery
Dickinson County, USA
Coordinate: 43.3130989, -95.3289032