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Ruth E Denning Mertens

Birth	:	7 Nov 1921 Houghton, Lee County, Iowa, USA
Death	:	11 Nov 2015 Burlington, Des Moines County, Iowa, USA
Burial	:	Saint Johns Cemetery, Houghton, Lee County, USA
Coordinate	:	40.7855000, -91.6010000
Plot	:	Row 3, Sec 1
Description	:	Married Dec 28, 1941∼Ruth E. Mertens, 94, of Burlington, died at 1:15 PM Wednesday, November 11, 2015, at Bickford Cottage in Burlington. Born November 7, 1921, in Houghton, IA, she was the daughter of Joseph J. and Nellie Freesmeier Denning. On December 28, 1944, she married Adrian H. Mertens in Houghton, IA. He died January 23, 1975. Ruth worked for 30 years as a third grade teacher at the Middletown School. She graduated from Ottumwa Heights College and Iowa Wesleyan College. She was a member of SS. Mary and Patrick Catholic Church in West Burlington, Iowa State Teacher's Association, and the Iowa... Read More	Married Dec 28, 1941∼Ruth E. Mertens, 94, of Burlington, died at 1:15 PM Wednesday, November 11, 2015, at Bickford Cottage in Burlington. Born November 7, 1921, in Houghton, IA, she was the daughter of Joseph J. and Nellie Freesmeier Denning. On December 28, 1944, she married Adrian H. Mertens in Houghton, IA. He died January 23, 1975. Ruth worked for 30 years as a third grade teacher at the Middletown School. She graduated from Ottumwa Heights College and Iowa Wesleyan College. She was a member of SS. Mary and Patrick Catholic Church in West Burlington, Iowa State Teacher's Association, and the Iowa Wildlife Federation. She volunteered for the Historical Society, Court House, Voter Registration, Friends of the Library, Burlington Welcome Center, and Great River Medical Center. She enjoyed needlepoint, taking pictures, playing the piano, traveling, spending time with her family and socializing with friends. Besides her husband, she was preceded in death by her parents, one sister Laverne Coffey, one brother Fr. Joseph Denning, and one daughter-in-law Bruni Mertens.

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Where is Ruth E Denning Mertens's memorial?
Ruth E Denning Mertens's memorial is located at: Saint Johns Cemetery, Houghton, Lee County, USA.
When did Ruth E Denning Mertens death?
Ruth E Denning Mertens death on 11 Nov 2015 in Burlington, Des Moines County, Iowa, USA
Where are the coordinates of the Ruth E Denning Mertens's memorial?
Latitude: 40.7855000
Longitude: -91.6010000

Family Members:

Parent

Joseph James Denning

(1897 - 1976)

Nellie E Freesmeier Denning

(1900 - 1992)

Spouse

Adrian H “Mert” Mertens

(1917 - 1975)

Siblings

LaVerne Frances Denning Coffey

(1927 - 2015)

Rev Joseph B “Jack” Denning

(1935 - 2005)

Flowers:

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16. Sax Family Cemetery
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17. Hunting Cemetery
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18. Cook Cemetery
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Coordinate: 40.6974983, -91.6318970

19. Beeler Cemetery
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Coordinate: 40.6918983, -91.6132965

20. J Goldsmiths Burying Ground
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Coordinate: 40.7333730, -91.4973000

21. Wallingford Cemetery
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Coordinate: 40.7567700, -91.7230000

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24. Blacksmith Cemetery
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