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SGT Merle Duane Moberly

Birth	:	24 Sep 1926 Saint Francis, Cheyenne County, Kansas, USA
Death	:	29 Feb 2016 Saint Francis, Cheyenne County, Kansas, USA
Burial	:	Saint Francis Cemetery, Saint Francis, Cheyenne County, USA
Coordinate	:	39.7771988, -101.7791977
Description	:	Well known and respected farmer and rancher, born and raised in the Saint Francis, Cheyenne County, Kansas area, he spent his entire career on home land. He served his country in WWII following the surrender of Japanese forces being sent to Korea to repatriate the Japanese occupation forces. Most of the skirmishes his unit had were with Communist Chinese and North Korean forces. We are fortunate to have many of his stories documented. He loved but one woman whom he married in August 1947. Iona has been by his side through all the ups and downs of the life of... Read More	Well known and respected farmer and rancher, born and raised in the Saint Francis, Cheyenne County, Kansas area, he spent his entire career on home land. He served his country in WWII following the surrender of Japanese forces being sent to Korea to repatriate the Japanese occupation forces. Most of the skirmishes his unit had were with Communist Chinese and North Korean forces. We are fortunate to have many of his stories documented. He loved but one woman whom he married in August 1947. Iona has been by his side through all the ups and downs of the life of a farmer and rancher and was by his side when he left us. His brother, Marvin, a retired minister, asked him a few months ago, if he would go to Heaven. Merle's answer was an emphatic "Without a Doubt!" What a hope we have in Jesus. --------------------------------------------------------- Obituary written by the family and read by his son Byron. Merle Duane Moberly was born September 24, 1926 and passed away February 29, 2016 at the Cheyenne Co. Good Samaritan Village at the ripe old age of 89 1/2. He was the son of Elmer Merle Moberly and Neva Bell (Wildman) Moberly. He spent his entire life in the St. Francis area. He was involved in the family farm at a very young age, helping harvest wheat with a team and wagon hauling bundles to a thresher at the age of 12. He attended school in St. Francis and lettered in football and basketball. After graduating from high school Merle enlisted in the Army and fought in the Korean War (sic. WWII) from August 1945 till January 1947. He achieved the rank of Staff Sergeant. While home on furlough he met the love of his life and on August 31, 1947, married Iona Lavaune Forbes and they were friends, partners, and soul mates for the next 68 1/2 years. T?hey moved to a small basement house about 10 miles southeast of St. Francis and Merle started farming and custom binding. After two years Merle and Iona and their first child Sharon Lavaune moved to the Wildman homestead. Byron Duane was the final addition to the family. Merle loved the tilling of the soil and raising cattle. He was really proud of the Blue Heeler cattle dogs he and Byron raised. Merle was on the School Board of the Wheeler School and the St. Francis High School. He was also the President of the Kansas Polled Hereford Association and the Western Polled Hereford Association in Burlington, Co. Merle and Byron worked closely together to build a Registered Polled Hereford herd with quality and performance, exhibiting champions at various State Fairs and the Cow-Calf Pair Champion at the National Western in Denver. Working hard was rewarded with watching grandchildren grow up and help with the farming and cattle, it was all teamwork from hoeing pinto beans to vaccinating and branding calves. Merle also found time to play, as he was a member of the Moberly Hereford Ranch slow pitch softball team at the ripe old age of 55. Merle and Iona enjoyed traveling and sight-seeing, going to different places all over the country. A highlight of his achievements was winning the first place in the National Corn Growers Contest with a yield of 241 Bu per acre. After dealing with West-Nile and getting shingles in his eyes and losing his eyesight, Merle stepped down from farming in 2002. Passing away prior to Merle were his parents, Elmer and Neva Moberly, sister Naomi Bell Moberly, brothers Don Moberly and Darrel Moberly, grandson Ernie Moberly, and great grandchildren Paige Moberly and Peyton Moberly. Survivors include his wife Iona Moberly of St. Francis, daughter Sharon Campbell and husband Bob of Monument, Co., Son Byron Moberly and wife Karen of St. Francis, brother Marvin Moberly and wife Grace of Bartlesville, Ok., sister Twila Moberly of Kalispell, Mont. 7 grandchildren, Mathew Moberly and partner Mandy Miller of St. Francis, Joshua Moberly and wife Peggy of St. Francis, Kole Moberly and wife Keesha of St. Francis, Nicholas Wall and friend Jillian Capalbo of Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, Natasha Wall Beresford and husband Paul of Denver, Colorado, Terilynn Robinson and husband Nate of Colorado, and Michelle Edwards and husband Tom of Colorado. Great-grandchildren are Kaylee, Janae, Marcy, Kody, Adreanna, Kyran, and Daxton Moberly of St. Francis; Gentry Roman, and Emma Beresford of Colorado; Brook, Beau and Brody Robinson of Colorado; and Annalese, Jaxson, Sophia, and Weston Edwards of Colorado. Merle's greatest joy was going to Bronco games with his grandchildren, family and friends. He was happiest when spinning yarns about his early childhood and telling people all of his War Stories. He will be missed dearly. A private interment at the St. Francis Cemetery was held at 11:00am on March 5, 2016.

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SGT Merle Duane Moberly's memorial is located at: Saint Francis Cemetery, Saint Francis, Cheyenne County, USA.
When did SGT Merle Duane Moberly death?
SGT Merle Duane Moberly death on 29 Feb 2016 in Saint Francis, Cheyenne County, Kansas, USA
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Latitude: 39.7771988
Longitude: -101.7791977

Family Members:

Parent

Elmer Merle Moberly

(1906 - 1957)

Neva Belle Wildman Moberly

(1903 - 1989)

Siblings

Naomi Belle “Tootsie” Moberly

(1925 - 1927)

Donald Eugene “Don” Moberly

(1936 - 2006)

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Nearby Cemetories:

1. Saint Francis Cemetery
Saint Francis, Cheyenne County, USA
Coordinate: 39.7771988, -101.7791977

2. Grand Army of the Republic Cemetery
Saint Francis, Cheyenne County, USA
Coordinate: 39.8146100, -101.7963100

3. Cheyenne Valley Cemetery
Wheeler, Cheyenne County, USA
Coordinate: 39.7483800, -101.7115200

4. Wheeler Cemetery
Wheeler, Cheyenne County, USA
Coordinate: 39.7483800, -101.7114800

5. Zion Evangelical Cemetery
Saint Francis, Cheyenne County, USA
Coordinate: 39.8445400, -101.8613300

6. First German Cemetery
Saint Francis, Cheyenne County, USA
Coordinate: 39.8586300, -101.8797500

7. Barley Cemetery
Wheeler, Cheyenne County, USA
Coordinate: 39.8655000, -101.6541300

8. Salem Lutheran Cemetery
Saint Francis, Cheyenne County, USA
Coordinate: 39.7716100, -101.9558100

9. Salem Evangelical Cemetery
Saint Francis, Cheyenne County, USA
Coordinate: 39.7713100, -101.9558100

10. Hackberry Cemetery
Saint Francis, Cheyenne County, USA
Coordinate: 39.9180000, -101.8238100

11. Lawn Ridge Cemetery
Saint Francis, Cheyenne County, USA
Coordinate: 39.6268997, -101.7882996

12. Saint Pauls Lutheran Cemetery
Wheeler, Cheyenne County, USA
Coordinate: 39.6389000, -101.6937000

13. Eureka Cemetery
Saint Francis, Cheyenne County, USA
Coordinate: 39.8483900, -101.9560500

14. Tarpley Cemetery
Saint Francis, Cheyenne County, USA
Coordinate: 39.9109170, -101.8818530

15. Mount Hermon Cemetery
Saint Francis, Cheyenne County, USA
Coordinate: 39.8120320, -101.9832950

16. Battle Creek Cemetery
Saint Francis, Cheyenne County, USA
Coordinate: 39.6701800, -101.9377500

17. Zion Evangelical Lutheran Cemetery of Jaqua
Saint Francis, Cheyenne County, USA
Coordinate: 39.7119300, -101.9830500

18. Hope Valley Cemetery
Saint Francis, Cheyenne County, USA
Coordinate: 39.8868900, -101.9497900

19. Zion Cemetery
Saint Francis, Cheyenne County, USA
Coordinate: 39.7275300, -102.0115900

20. Immanuel Lutheran Cemetery
Saint Francis, Cheyenne County, USA
Coordinate: 39.9439340, -101.8893690

21. German Plains Cemetery
Saint Francis, Cheyenne County, USA
Coordinate: 39.8718376, -102.0027771

22. Greisler Cemetery
Bird City, Cheyenne County, USA
Coordinate: 39.6699100, -101.5621400

23. Bird City Cemetery
Bird City, Cheyenne County, USA
Coordinate: 39.7705994, -101.5175018

24. Clough Valley Cemetery
Saint Francis, Cheyenne County, USA
Coordinate: 39.8434700, -102.0315000