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Ruben R. “Smitty” Messerschmidt

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Birth	:	7 Jun 1920 Hubbard, Dakota County, Nebraska, USA
Death	:	21 Jul 2010 Oakland, Burt County, Nebraska, USA
Burial	:	Oakwood Cemetery, Dyer, Gibson County, USA
Coordinate	:	36.0619011, -88.9875031
Description	:	He served in the U.S. Marine Corp. during World War II. On January 1, 1945, Smitty and Lois were united in marriage at Calistoga, California. Following his discharge from the military, they moved to Eastern Nebraska and farmed for a short time. They moved to Joplin, Missouri, where they farmed for 26 years. They returned to Eastern Nebraska for 26 years before moving to Branson, Missouri, for 6 ½ years. They returned to Nebraska making their home in Oakland. Smitty loved to travel and loved to eat in different restaurants. He also loved to entertain anyone who would come and visit. He... Read More	He served in the U.S. Marine Corp. during World War II. On January 1, 1945, Smitty and Lois were united in marriage at Calistoga, California. Following his discharge from the military, they moved to Eastern Nebraska and farmed for a short time. They moved to Joplin, Missouri, where they farmed for 26 years. They returned to Eastern Nebraska for 26 years before moving to Branson, Missouri, for 6 ½ years. They returned to Nebraska making their home in Oakland. Smitty loved to travel and loved to eat in different restaurants. He also loved to entertain anyone who would come and visit. He was preceded in death by his parents; brothers, Adolph and Earl and sister, Amelia Keuck. Survivors include his wife of 65 years, Lois, of Oakland; three brothers, Elmer of Phoenix, Arizona, Ervin and Raymond of Hubbard, Nebraska; many nieces and nephews. ----------------- Thanks to contributor #46963285; R.R. "Smitty" Misserschmidt was born June 7, 1920, in Hubbard, Nebraska, to Reinard and Freida (Kamm) Messerschidt. He passed away Wed., July 21, 2010, at Oakland Mercy Hospital in Oakland, NE at the age of 90 years. On Jan. 1, 1945, Smitty and Lois (Miller) were united in marriage at Calistoga, CA. Folowing his discharge from the military, they moved to Eastern NE and farmed for a short time. They moved to Joplin, MO, where they farmed for 26 years. They returned to Eastern NE for 26 years before moving to Branson, MO, for 6 1/2 years. They then returned to NE making their home in Oakland. Smitty loved to travel and loved to eat in different restaurants. He also loved to entertain anyone who would come to visit.

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Where is Ruben R. “Smitty” Messerschmidt's memorial?
Ruben R. “Smitty” Messerschmidt's memorial is located at: Oakwood Cemetery, Dyer, Gibson County, USA.
When did Ruben R. “Smitty” Messerschmidt death?
Ruben R. “Smitty” Messerschmidt death on 21 Jul 2010 in Oakland, Burt County, Nebraska, USA
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Latitude: 36.0619011
Longitude: -88.9875031

Family Members:

Parent

Reinard Edward “Raymond” Messerschmidt

(1886 - 1972)

Freida Kamm Messerschmidt

(1893 - 1956)

Spouse

Lois Fern Miller Messerschmidt

(1920 - 2018)

Siblings

Amelia A. “Millie” Messerschmidt Keuck

(1919 - 1993)

Earl E. Messerschmidt

(1922 - 1998)

Elmer Adolph Messerschmidt

(1923 - 2012)

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Nearby Cemetories:

1. Oakwood Cemetery
Dyer, Gibson County, USA
Coordinate: 36.0619011, -88.9875031

2. Bobbitt Cemetery
Dyer, Gibson County, USA
Coordinate: 36.0774994, -88.9850006

3. Keas Cemetery
Dyer, Gibson County, USA
Coordinate: 36.0769005, -88.9757996

4. Apostolic Faith Tabernacle Cemetery
Dyer, Gibson County, USA
Coordinate: 36.0732460, -88.9674180

5. Bucksnort Cemetery
Gibson County, USA
Coordinate: 36.0318985, -88.9888992

6. Hopper Cemetery
Dyer, Gibson County, USA
Coordinate: 36.0936200, -88.9878680

7. Beech Grove Baptist Church Cemetery
Dyer, Gibson County, USA
Coordinate: 36.0281710, -88.9886220

8. New Bethlehem Memorial Cemetery
Dyer, Gibson County, USA
Coordinate: 36.0689090, -88.9452540

9. New Bethlehem Baptist Church Cemetery
Dyer, Gibson County, USA
Coordinate: 36.0715180, -88.9448400

10. Griers Chapel Cemetery
Gibson County, USA
Coordinate: 36.0317001, -88.9617004

11. Mount Olive Cemetery
Dyer, Gibson County, USA
Coordinate: 36.0807991, -89.0278015

12. Poplar Grove Cemetery
Dyer, Gibson County, USA
Coordinate: 36.0574989, -88.9389038

13. Clear Creek Cemetery
Currie, Gibson County, USA
Coordinate: 36.0400009, -89.0299988

14. Biggs Family Cemetery
Grizzard, Gibson County, USA
Coordinate: 36.0184200, -88.9935500

15. Cooper Family Cemetery
Trenton, Gibson County, USA
Coordinate: 36.0418840, -88.9371910

16. Mount Sinai Cemetery
Gibson County, USA
Coordinate: 36.0238991, -88.9535980

17. Good Hope Cemetery
Dyer, Gibson County, USA
Coordinate: 36.0477982, -89.0438995

18. Flowers - Wright Cemetery
Dyer, Gibson County, USA
Coordinate: 36.0951100, -89.0348700

19. Taylor Family Cemetery
Rutherford, Gibson County, USA
Coordinate: 36.1049700, -89.0226300

20. Duck Hill Cemetery
Trenton, Gibson County, USA
Coordinate: 36.0331001, -89.0413971

21. Hall Family Cemetery
Dyer, Gibson County, USA
Coordinate: 36.0302900, -89.0393600

22. Wilkes Cemetery
Rutherford, Gibson County, USA
Coordinate: 36.1097380, -89.0214500

23. Keeley Cemetery
Gibson County, USA
Coordinate: 36.0511017, -88.9175034

24. Crenshaw-Wyatt Cemetery
Dyer, Gibson County, USA
Coordinate: 36.0778090, -89.0589010