Home > United States of America > Iowa > Winneshiek County > Decorah > Phelps Cemetery > Roy L Belz

Roy L Belz

1 / 1

❮ ❯

Roy L Belz

Birth	:	28 May 1918 Carpenter, Mitchell County, Iowa, USA
Death	:	6 Jun 1998 Decorah, Winneshiek County, Iowa, USA
Burial	:	Phelps Cemetery, Decorah, Winneshiek County, USA
Coordinate	:	43.2908150, -91.7830920
Description	:	Roy L. Belz, 80, of Decorah, died Saturday, June 6, 1998, at his home. Funeral services will be held Tuesday, June 9, at 11 a.m. at Decorah Lutheran Church. Visitation also will be held at the church one hour before services. The Fjelstul Funeral Home is handling arrangements. The Rev. James Glesne will officiate. The organist will be Diane Kvamme. Soloist Kari Iverson will sing "How Great Thou Art" and "The Lord's Prayer." The congregation will sing "I Was There to Hear Your Borning Cry" and "Battle Hymn of the Republic." Casket bearers will be John Hunter, Nathan Hunter, Dick Headington, Peter Olsgard, Charles... Read More	Roy L. Belz, 80, of Decorah, died Saturday, June 6, 1998, at his home. Funeral services will be held Tuesday, June 9, at 11 a.m. at Decorah Lutheran Church. Visitation also will be held at the church one hour before services. The Fjelstul Funeral Home is handling arrangements. The Rev. James Glesne will officiate. The organist will be Diane Kvamme. Soloist Kari Iverson will sing "How Great Thou Art" and "The Lord's Prayer." The congregation will sing "I Was There to Hear Your Borning Cry" and "Battle Hymn of the Republic." Casket bearers will be John Hunter, Nathan Hunter, Dick Headington, Peter Olsgard, Charles Rooney and Richard J. Valley. Burial will be at Phelps Cemetery. There will be a military service at the grave by Helof-Holm V.F.W. Post No. 1977 and Bernatz-Symonds American Legion Post No. 163. Roy L. Belz was born May 28, 1918, in Carpenter, in Mitchell County, the son of Frederick and Johanna (Groth) Belz He was an electrician in the Osage and Decorah areas before being called to active duty for World War II with the National Guard. Sgt. Belz served with the 34th Division of the Red Bull Infantry (February of 1941 to November of 1944) in North Africa, and the invasion of Italy. During his service, he received three Purple Heart, Bronze Star, European Theater (with three stars), American Medal, World War II Medal, American Defense, American Campaign, Good Conduct and Combat Rifle Badge. Roy was united in marriage with Ruth Severson, Aug. 26, 1945, at Decorah Lutheran Church. The family moved to LaCrosse, Wis., in 1950, where Roy was employed as an electrician. He was actively involved as an adult leader in several youth groups, including president of the YMCA Father-Son Club, and Troop Chairman of Boy Scout Troop 13. He also helped build the landmark Christmas tree displayed on LaCrosse's Granddad Bluff each year. The family returned to Decorah in 1963, when Roy started his own business, Belz Electric, and later, The Lamp Shoppe. In 1977, he was named "Boss of the Year" by the Decorah chamber of Commerce. Roy was retired in 1983. He remained active in Boy Scouts, serving as district commissioner for several years, and received the Scouters Training Award and the Silver Beaver Award. Roy also was active with Brotherhood of Electrical Workers, the American Legion, V.F.W., Decorah Lutheran Church, Rotary Club, Elks Club and the Chamber of Commerce. Survivors include his wife, Ruth of Decorah; three sons, Ronald and Merle Belz of Decorah, Les and Lori Belz of Winona, Minn., and Leo and Mary Belz of Holmen, Wis.; three daughters, Kathy and Sandra, both of Decorah, and Joanne and Jim Rasmussen of Hampton; eight grandchildren, Laurie, Christopher, Sarah, Lindsey, Timothy, Daniel, Samuel and Katie; and nieces and nephews. Roy Belz was preceded in death by his parents; three brothers; an infant daughter; and an infant granddaughter. Decorah Newspapers, June, 1998 Contributed by Norman Hjelmeland

frequently asked questions (FAQ):

Where is Roy L Belz's memorial?
Roy L Belz's memorial is located at: Phelps Cemetery, Decorah, Winneshiek County, USA.
When did Roy L Belz death?
Roy L Belz death on 6 Jun 1998 in Decorah, Winneshiek County, Iowa, USA
Where are the coordinates of the Roy L Belz's memorial?
Latitude: 43.2908150
Longitude: -91.7830920

Family Members:

Parent

Spouse

Ruth Catherine Severson Belz

(1918 - 2008)

Siblings

Children

Ronald Roy Belz

(1946 - 2002)

Phyllis Belz

(1949 - 1949)

Flowers:

Nearby Cemetories:

1. Phelps Cemetery
Decorah, Winneshiek County, USA
Coordinate: 43.2908150, -91.7830920

2. Saint Benedict Cemetery
Decorah, Winneshiek County, USA
Coordinate: 43.2835999, -91.7818985

3. Lutheran Cemetery
Decorah, Winneshiek County, USA
Coordinate: 43.2987130, -91.7774110

4. Freeport Cemetery
Freeport, Winneshiek County, USA
Coordinate: 43.3006000, -91.7430000

5. Aasa Haugen Home Cemetery
Winneshiek County, USA
Coordinate: 43.2698330, -91.8421110

6. Union Prairie Cemetery
Winneshiek County, USA
Coordinate: 43.2585983, -91.8368988

7. North Washington Prairie Pioneer Cemetery
Washington Prairie, Winneshiek County, USA
Coordinate: 43.2560997, -91.7236023

8. Washington Prairie Lutheran Church Cemetery
Washington Prairie, Winneshiek County, USA
Coordinate: 43.2378006, -91.7378006

9. Washington Prairie Norwegian Methodist Cemetery
Washington Prairie, Winneshiek County, USA
Coordinate: 43.2352982, -91.7433014

10. Russell Cemetery
Winneshiek County, USA
Coordinate: 43.3608017, -91.7885971

11. Canoe German Methodist Church Cemetery
Winneshiek County, USA
Coordinate: 43.3529000, -91.7358000

12. Bruvold Farm Cemetery
Nordness, Winneshiek County, USA
Coordinate: 43.2221968, -91.7509863

13. Springfield Cemetery
Winneshiek County, USA
Coordinate: 43.2221985, -91.8171997

14. McIntosh Cemetery
Winneshiek County, USA
Coordinate: 43.2696991, -91.8833008

15. Glenwood Cemetery
Winneshiek County, USA
Coordinate: 43.2947998, -91.6760406

16. Madison Lutheran Church East Cemetery
Decorah, Winneshiek County, USA
Coordinate: 43.3133000, -91.8986000

17. Springwater Cemetery
Winneshiek County, USA
Coordinate: 43.3792000, -91.7431030

18. Garfield Family Cemetery
Conover, Winneshiek County, USA
Coordinate: 43.2266900, -91.8846700

19. Hauge Lutheran Cemetery
Decorah, Winneshiek County, USA
Coordinate: 43.3922000, -91.7740000

20. Madison Cemetery
Winneshiek County, USA
Coordinate: 43.3135986, -91.9233017

21. Madison Settlement Cemetery
Winneshiek County, USA
Coordinate: 43.2607994, -91.9233017

22. Glenwood Lutheran Cemetery
Decorah, Winneshiek County, USA
Coordinate: 43.2817001, -91.6346970

23. Pontoppidan Cemetery
Winneshiek County, USA
Coordinate: 43.2747002, -91.6339035

24. Scandinavian Methodist-Episcopal Cemetery
Washington Prairie, Winneshiek County, USA
Coordinate: 43.2695000, -91.6347000