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Russell Wayne Fitzgerald

Birth	:	4 Jan 1930 Lime Springs, Howard County, Iowa, USA
Death	:	24 Mar 2018 Lime Springs, Howard County, Iowa, USA
Burial	:	Pleasant Hill Cemetery, Lime Springs, Howard County, USA
Coordinate	:	43.4502983, -92.2671967
Description	:	Russell Wayne Fitzgerald, 88, of Lime Springs, Iowa passed away peacefully at his home with his loving wife by his side on Saturday March 24, 2018. He was born January 4, 1930 outside of Lime Springs, Iowa to Frank and Frances (Barrett) Fitzgerald. He, his sister Vivan, and his parents moved when he was 11 years old, to 5198 Saint Avenue, which became the families three generation farm. Russell attended Bonair Country School and helped out on the family farm year-round. Russell served his country in the United States Army from 1953 to 1955 during the... Read More	Russell Wayne Fitzgerald, 88, of Lime Springs, Iowa passed away peacefully at his home with his loving wife by his side on Saturday March 24, 2018. He was born January 4, 1930 outside of Lime Springs, Iowa to Frank and Frances (Barrett) Fitzgerald. He, his sister Vivan, and his parents moved when he was 11 years old, to 5198 Saint Avenue, which became the families three generation farm. Russell attended Bonair Country School and helped out on the family farm year-round. Russell served his country in the United States Army from 1953 to 1955 during the Korean Conflict, and was Honorably Discharged with the ranking of Corporal. Russell met Therma Marie Cornwell at the Terp Ballroom in Austin, MN and continued their love of dancing for many years. They were united in marriage on September 22, 1961 in Dexter, Minnesota at the Methodist church. This union was blessed with four children; Sheila, Sharlene, Alyssan, and Ronald. The family attended the Bonair United Methodist Church until it closed in 1987, and then joined the Zion United Methodist Congregation. Russell had a lifelong love of farming, dancing to old time music, and playing cards. He enjoyed the company of family, friends, his 9 grandchildren, and his 3 great grandchildren. Russell and Therma spent their 56 years together doing what they loved most, traveling the world. The duo traveled to Germany, Holland, Ecuador, and Ireland, along with their annual trips to the Amana Colonies and Branson, MO. Russell also had the opportunity to travel on the Honor Flight to Washington D.C in September, 2015. Russell spent many of his days at home restoring his 1959 Chevy Impala which Therma and him began their courtship in. He continued through his life attending his grandchildren’s events and being their biggest supporter. He enjoyed woodworking. He often made rocking chairs for his grandchildren and crosses for many. Russell was also a board member for the Howard County Mutual Insurance for 39 years. He is survived by the love of his life, Therma, his sister, Vivan Grace Elder, his children, Sheila (Steve) Freese of Grundy Center, IA, Sharlene Sullivan of Ames, IA, Alyssan (Chris) Romesburg of Bondurant, IA, and Ron (Tina) Fitzgerald of Lime Springs, IA, and son (foreign exchange student, 1987-1988) Roberto Cedeno of Quito, Equaor. He is also survived by his grandchildren Evan (Emily) Freese, Bryan Freese, Erik (Kaitlynn) Freese, Mikayla Sullivan, Clayton Sullivan, Devon Carroll, Laine Fitzgerald, Madison Fitzgerald, Alivia Romesburg, and Sofia Romesburg; in addition to his great grandchildren Bentley, Kaylor, and Axel Freese. Russell was preceded in death by his parents Frank and Frances Fitzgerald, brother in law Allen Elder, nephew Raymond Elder, Father and Mother in law Donald and Julia Cornwell, and son in law Ronald Kuennen. Lindstrom Funeral Homes - Cresco

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Russell Wayne Fitzgerald's memorial is located at: Pleasant Hill Cemetery, Lime Springs, Howard County, USA.
When did Russell Wayne Fitzgerald death?
Russell Wayne Fitzgerald death on 24 Mar 2018 in Lime Springs, Howard County, Iowa, USA
Where are the coordinates of the Russell Wayne Fitzgerald's memorial?
Latitude: 43.4502983
Longitude: -92.2671967

Family Members:

Parent

PVT Frank Freeman Fitzgerald

(1893 - 1975)

Frances Evelyn Barrett Fitzgerald

(1898 - 1987)

Spouse

Therma M Cornwell Fitzgerald

(1939 - unknow)

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Nearby Cemetories:

1. Pleasant Hill Cemetery
Lime Springs, Howard County, USA
Coordinate: 43.4502983, -92.2671967

2. Foreston Cemetery
Howard County, USA
Coordinate: 43.4794006, -92.2331009

3. Phillips Cemetery
Howard County, USA
Coordinate: 43.4343987, -92.1797028

4. Howard Center Township Cemetery
Cresco, Howard County, USA
Coordinate: 43.3786011, -92.2241974

5. Canfield Cemetery
Fillmore County, USA
Coordinate: 43.5305595, -92.2680588

6. Cedar Hill Cemetery
Howard County, USA
Coordinate: 43.4794006, -92.1592026

7. Saetersdal Norwegian Evangelical Lutheran Cemetery
Harmony, Fillmore County, USA
Coordinate: 43.5315018, -92.2290268

8. Bethlehem Cemetery
Fillmore County, USA
Coordinate: 43.5303001, -92.3486023

9. Albion Township Cemetery
Howard County, USA
Coordinate: 43.4650520, -92.1295020

10. Love Cemetery
York, Fillmore County, USA
Coordinate: 43.5531845, -92.2575226

11. Bristol Grove Cemetery
Bristol, Fillmore County, USA
Coordinate: 43.5435867, -92.2045212

12. Chester Hill Cemetery
Chester, Howard County, USA
Coordinate: 43.4897003, -92.4072037

13. Saint Matthews Cemetery
Granger, Fillmore County, USA
Coordinate: 43.5074997, -92.1339035

14. Calvary Cemetery
Cresco, Howard County, USA
Coordinate: 43.3774986, -92.1410980

15. Oak Hill Cemetery
Granger, Fillmore County, USA
Coordinate: 43.5038986, -92.1235962

16. Saratoga Township Cemetery
Saratoga, Howard County, USA
Coordinate: 43.3710000, -92.4023000

17. Bristol Center Cemetery
Bristol, Fillmore County, USA
Coordinate: 43.5442009, -92.1467972

18. Greenleafton South Cemetery
Greenleafton, Fillmore County, USA
Coordinate: 43.5731010, -92.2097015

19. Greenleafton Cemetery
Greenleafton, Fillmore County, USA
Coordinate: 43.5819397, -92.2180634

20. Cherry Grove Cemetery
Cherry Grove, Fillmore County, USA
Coordinate: 43.5875015, -92.2880630

21. Saint Kierans Cemetery
Winneshiek County, USA
Coordinate: 43.4882000, -92.0797000

22. Prairie Queen Cemetery
Bristol, Fillmore County, USA
Coordinate: 43.5771650, -92.1766770

23. Oak Lawn Cemetery
Cresco, Howard County, USA
Coordinate: 43.3796997, -92.0899963

24. Holy Cross Cemetery
Howard County, USA
Coordinate: 43.3041992, -92.2197037