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Rufus Duane Rexroat

Birth	:	6 Jul 1933 Woolstock, Wright County, Iowa, USA
Death	:	1 Jun 2008 Stratford, Hamilton County, Iowa, USA
Burial	:	Oakwood Cemetery, Stratford, Hamilton County, USA
Coordinate	:	42.2942009, -93.9182968
Description	:	Rufus Duane Rexroat, 74, of Stratford, Iowa passed away at the Stratford Nursing and Rehab Center in Stratford on Sunday afternoon, June 1, 2008, after a period of declining health with Alzheimer's Disease. Duane was born July 6, l933 on the family farm in Woolstock, Iowa the son of Rufus and Marie (Carlson) Rexroat. The family later moved to a farm northeast of Stratford in 1936. After graduating from Stratford High School in 1952, Duane entered the service serving in the Army, from April 1953 to March 1955, including tours in Germany. After his military service, Duane returned to Stratford where he... Read More	Rufus Duane Rexroat, 74, of Stratford, Iowa passed away at the Stratford Nursing and Rehab Center in Stratford on Sunday afternoon, June 1, 2008, after a period of declining health with Alzheimer's Disease. Duane was born July 6, l933 on the family farm in Woolstock, Iowa the son of Rufus and Marie (Carlson) Rexroat. The family later moved to a farm northeast of Stratford in 1936. After graduating from Stratford High School in 1952, Duane entered the service serving in the Army, from April 1953 to March 1955, including tours in Germany. After his military service, Duane returned to Stratford where he worked as an independent gravel hauler and farmer. He also worked at the Stratford CO-OP, Franklins and the Seneca Street City Foundry until taking over the family farm in 1963. In April of 1984, he married Shirlee Haub. The couple later divorced. After retiring and the family farm sold, Duane moved into town in 2002. His home was among those damaged during the Stratford tornado in 2006. Duane was a member of the American Legion Frederick Sonsksen Post #576 of Stratford and was proud to serve in the Honor Guard for funeral detail and on Memorial Day. He enjoyed spending time visiting and having coffee with his friends almost daily. Duane will be missed by his brother and sisters and will be remembered as a loving uncle who always had motor scooters, go carts and motorcycle rides waiting for his nieces and nephews. Duane was preceded in death by his parents, Rufus and Marie Rexroat. He is survived by five sisters; DeLoris Lundvall and husband Paul of Pilot Mound, Iowa, Shirley Jenner and husband Charles of Los Alamitos, California, Gloria Ulrick of Ft. Dodge, Iowa, Judy Elsberry of Boone, Iowa, Mary Rexroat of Des Moines, Iowa; one brother Don Rexroat and wife Marsha of Williams, Iowa; 11 nieces and nephews; 21 great-nieces and great-nephews and one great-great nephew. Services will be held on Thursday morning, June 5th at 10:00 a.m. at the Calvary United Methodist Church in Stratford, Iowa with Lay Minister Gina Spohnheimer officiating. Interment with military honors conducted by the American Legion Frederick Sonsksen Post #576 of Stratford will be in the Oakwood Cemetery north of Stratford. Friends may call at the Calvary United Methodist Church on Wednesday evening from 6:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. with the family present from 6:00 p.m. until 7:30 p.m. to greet friends. Visitations will continue on Thursday morning at the Church from 8:30 p.m. until the time of service.

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Where is Rufus Duane Rexroat's memorial?
Rufus Duane Rexroat's memorial is located at: Oakwood Cemetery, Stratford, Hamilton County, USA.
When did Rufus Duane Rexroat death?
Rufus Duane Rexroat death on 1 Jun 2008 in Stratford, Hamilton County, Iowa, USA
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Latitude: 42.2942009
Longitude: -93.9182968

Family Members:

Parent

Rufus Ray Rexroat

(1902 - 1966)

Crystal Marie Carlson Rexroat

(1905 - 1993)

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Nearby Cemetories:

1. Oakwood Cemetery
Stratford, Hamilton County, USA
Coordinate: 42.2942009, -93.9182968

2. Hooks Point Cemetery
Hamilton County, USA
Coordinate: 42.2944530, -93.9199090

3. Vegors Cemetery
Webster County, USA
Coordinate: 42.3177986, -93.9421997

4. Neese Cemetery
Homer, Hamilton County, USA
Coordinate: 42.3250000, -93.8935000

5. Nesse Cemetery
Hamilton County, USA
Coordinate: 42.3250008, -93.8933029

6. Hardin Township Cemetery
Hardin Township, Webster County, USA
Coordinate: 42.2411003, -93.9708023

7. McGuire Bend Cemetery
Dayton, Webster County, USA
Coordinate: 42.3410000, -93.9880000

8. South Marion Cemetery
Stratford, Hamilton County, USA
Coordinate: 42.2327995, -93.8735962

9. Bass Cemetery
Dayton, Webster County, USA
Coordinate: 42.2966995, -94.0149994

10. Homer Cemetery
Homer, Hamilton County, USA
Coordinate: 42.3680992, -93.9088974

11. Hartman Cemetery
Lehigh, Webster County, USA
Coordinate: 42.3666397, -93.9835627

12. Saratoga Cemetery
Stanhope, Hamilton County, USA
Coordinate: 42.3539009, -93.8167038

13. Linn Cemetery
Pilot Mound, Boone County, USA
Coordinate: 42.2045330, -93.9970230

14. Ober and Scott Cemetery
Duncombe, Webster County, USA
Coordinate: 42.3841390, -93.9982856

15. Oak Grove Cemetery
Lehigh, Webster County, USA
Coordinate: 42.3438988, -94.0475006

16. Christ the King Catholic Cemetery
Dayton, Webster County, USA
Coordinate: 42.2601929, -94.0727539

17. Lawn Hill Cemetery
Stanhope, Hamilton County, USA
Coordinate: 42.2677994, -93.7611008

18. Dayton Cemetery
Dayton, Webster County, USA
Coordinate: 42.2675000, -94.0755000

19. Mineral Ridge Cemetery
Ridgeport, Boone County, USA
Coordinate: 42.1749992, -93.9266968

20. White Cemetery
Boone County, USA
Coordinate: 42.1777992, -93.9636002

21. Blanchard Cemetery
Webster County, USA
Coordinate: 42.4021988, -93.9997025

22. Lake Center Cemetery
Stanhope, Hamilton County, USA
Coordinate: 42.2482986, -93.7568970

23. West Lawn Cemetery
Lehigh, Webster County, USA
Coordinate: 42.3616982, -94.0678024

24. Zion Cemetery
Kamrar, Hamilton County, USA
Coordinate: 42.3544006, -93.7572021