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Ruth Jeanette Mickelson Wischmeyer

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Birth	:	13 Sep 1920 Linn Grove, Buena Vista County, Iowa, USA
Death	:	3 Nov 2014 Spencer, Clay County, Iowa, USA
Burial	:	Lone Tree Cemetery, Sioux Rapids, Buena Vista County, USA
Coordinate	:	42.8819008, -95.1492004
Description	:	Ruth Jeanette Wischmeyer, daughter of Tennis and Amy (Hanson) Mickelson, was born September 13, 1920 in Linn Grove Iowa. She grew up in the Linn Grove area, moving frequently and attended several area country schools. She was confirmed in the First Lutheran Church, Linn Grove. As a young woman raised in the era of the Great Depression, she worked wherever work was available, primarily at the Sioux Cafe in Sioux Rapids. In March, 1942, she married Dale Wischmeyer at the Little Brown Church in Nashua IA. Together they worked the farm and raised their four children, retiring from active farming... Read More	Ruth Jeanette Wischmeyer, daughter of Tennis and Amy (Hanson) Mickelson, was born September 13, 1920 in Linn Grove Iowa. She grew up in the Linn Grove area, moving frequently and attended several area country schools. She was confirmed in the First Lutheran Church, Linn Grove. As a young woman raised in the era of the Great Depression, she worked wherever work was available, primarily at the Sioux Cafe in Sioux Rapids. In March, 1942, she married Dale Wischmeyer at the Little Brown Church in Nashua IA. Together they worked the farm and raised their four children, retiring from active farming in 1980. She and Dale spent many enjoyable years playing golf as members of the Little Sioux Country Club and spending their winters with their many friends in McAllen, TX. In addition, they traveled regularly throughout the United States plus visiting Europe and Mexico. Ruth enjoyed participating in community organizations serving with the Ladies Aid, Lutheran Church Women, and PTA. She had a zest for life and a talent for cooking and entertaining that was enjoyed by all who knew her. She loved her family and delighted in seeing her grandchildren and their children, and sharing in their activities and achievements. She was preceded in death by her husband Dale, her parents, three brothers, a sister and a son-in-law, Glen Wheeler. Left to cherish her memory are Shirley Wheeler, Spencer, IA, Bill (JoAnn) Wischmeyer, Austin, TX, Connie (Denny) Edwards, Hampton, IA, Jim (Debbie) Wischmeyer, Webb, IA, a brother Gordon Mickelson, Sioux City, IA, a sister, Norma Culp, Enid OK, ten grandchildren, and their children and grandchildren plus many relatives and friends. She will be truly missed by all those who knew and loved her.

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Ruth Jeanette Mickelson Wischmeyer's memorial is located at: Lone Tree Cemetery, Sioux Rapids, Buena Vista County, USA.
When did Ruth Jeanette Mickelson Wischmeyer death?
Ruth Jeanette Mickelson Wischmeyer death on 3 Nov 2014 in Spencer, Clay County, Iowa, USA
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Latitude: 42.8819008
Longitude: -95.1492004

Family Members:

Parent

Tennis Bernhard Mickelson

(1887 - 1973)

Amy Sadie Hanson Mickelson

(1889 - 1980)

Siblings

Bernice Rachel Mickelson Steffen

(1910 - 1976)

Nolan Harmon Mickelson

(1914 - 1983)

Richard Amon Mickelson

(1917 - 1992)

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Nearby Cemetories:

1. Saint Josephs Cemetery
Sioux Rapids, Buena Vista County, USA
Coordinate: 42.8883018, -95.1324997

2. Burr Oak Cemetery
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Coordinate: 42.9235992, -95.0907974

3. Little Sioux Valley Cemetery
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Coordinate: 42.8375015, -95.2074966

4. Barnes Township Cemetery
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Coordinate: 42.8880997, -95.2397003

5. Fanny Fern Cemetery
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Coordinate: 42.9530983, -95.1607971

6. Douglas Township Cemetery
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Coordinate: 42.9255981, -95.2450027

7. Osborn Cemetery
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Coordinate: 42.9346918, -95.0608244

8. Liberty Cemetery
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Coordinate: 42.9897003, -95.1417007

9. Poland Township Cemetery
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Coordinate: 42.8610992, -94.9916992

10. Zion Methodist Cemetery
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Coordinate: 42.9808006, -95.2497025

11. Smith Cemetery
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Coordinate: 42.8142014, -94.9925003

12. Lincoln Township Cemetery
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Coordinate: 42.7413000, -95.1282000

13. Lincoln Cemetery
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Coordinate: 43.0111008, -95.2313995

14. Oakland Cemetery
Peterson, Clay County, USA
Coordinate: 42.9281006, -95.3432999

15. Plainview Cemetery
Alta, Buena Vista County, USA
Coordinate: 42.8087100, -95.3280200

16. Saint Johannes Cemetery
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Coordinate: 42.8662758, -95.3669968

17. Rosehill Cemetery
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Coordinate: 43.0368996, -95.0919037

18. Elk Cemetery
Elk Township, Buena Vista County, USA
Coordinate: 42.7641983, -95.3094025

19. Garton Family Cemetery
Marathon, Buena Vista County, USA
Coordinate: 42.8297000, -94.9334500

20. Fairfield Cemetery
Albert City, Buena Vista County, USA
Coordinate: 42.7783012, -94.9692001

21. Garfield Township Cemetery
Webb, Clay County, USA
Coordinate: 42.9538994, -94.9392014

22. Willow Creek Cemetery
Royal, Clay County, USA
Coordinate: 43.0214005, -95.2885971

23. Zion Lutheran Cemetery
Storm Lake, Buena Vista County, USA
Coordinate: 42.7136002, -95.0650024

24. Immanuel Lutheran Church Cemetery
Aurelia, Cherokee County, USA
Coordinate: 42.8165000, -95.3885000