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SGT Robert LaVerne Lamb

Birth	:	29 Jun 1929 Allendale, Worth County, Missouri, USA
Death	:	22 Nov 2009 Red Oak, Montgomery County, Iowa, USA
Burial	:	Hillside Cemetery, Elliott, Montgomery County, USA
Coordinate	:	41.1408005, -95.1544037
Description	:	Robert Lamb June 29, 1929 - November 22, 2009 U.S. Veteran Robert L. Lamb, 80, of Elliott, IA, died Sunday morning, November 22, 2009 at the Montgomery County Memorial Hospital in Red Oak, IA. Robert LaVerne Lamb was born at Allendale, MO on June 29, 1929 the son of Edgar Glee and Ocle Florene (Staton) Lamb. He attended schools in Allendale and high school in Grant City, MO graduating in 1946. While in high school he started working for Railsback & Boulton Construction Co. in Grant City. He joined the U S Army and served overseas nearly one year... Read More	Robert Lamb June 29, 1929 - November 22, 2009 U.S. Veteran Robert L. Lamb, 80, of Elliott, IA, died Sunday morning, November 22, 2009 at the Montgomery County Memorial Hospital in Red Oak, IA. Robert LaVerne Lamb was born at Allendale, MO on June 29, 1929 the son of Edgar Glee and Ocle Florene (Staton) Lamb. He attended schools in Allendale and high school in Grant City, MO graduating in 1946. While in high school he started working for Railsback & Boulton Construction Co. in Grant City. He joined the U S Army and served overseas nearly one year as a Crane-Shovel Operator during the Korean War. He transferred to the Army Reserves, attained the rank of SGT and was honorably discharged on September 27, 1956. On September 5, 1952, he married Gayle Darlene Shipps at St. Joseph, MO. In the early years of their marriage, they lived several places as Bob worked construction. In 1959 they moved to Elliott such that Bob could remove and rebuild the bridge over the Nishnabotna River on Highway 48 near Elliott following the flood. He continued to work heavy construction all of his life building bridges, culverts and heavy demolition. He also hauled grain for a number of years. Bob was a member of American Legion Post #508 of Griswold. Survivors include his wife Gayle of Elliott, his two sons Wesley Lamb and wife Candice of Adel, IA, and Dale (Bim) Lamb of Griswold; his two daughters, Kathy Lamb and companion Bert Anderson of Griswold and Nancy Gilleland and husband Lewis of Elliott; his seven grandchildren and his 3 great-grandchildren. Also surviving are his two brothers Garland Lamb of St. Joseph, MO and Nathan Lamb of Des Moines and his four sisters, Dorothy Rush of St. Joseph, Retha Moutray of Kansas City, MO, Roberta Farmer of Clarinda, IA and Martha Andrews and husband Ron of Clear Lake, IA, as well as several nieces, nephews and friends. Preceding Bob in death were his parents, his brothers Rex Lamb and Gerald (Jerry) Lamb and his sisters Lloyt Dunkeson Bressler and Marjorie Plumb. Cremation has taken place and no memorial service is planned. The family will have a Memorial Visitation on Tuesday, November 24, 2009 at the Elliott Community Building from 2:00 to 4:00 PM. A memorial fund has been established. Duhn Funeral Home in Griswold is assisting the Lamb family with arrangements.

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Where is SGT Robert LaVerne Lamb's memorial?
SGT Robert LaVerne Lamb's memorial is located at: Hillside Cemetery, Elliott, Montgomery County, USA.
When did SGT Robert LaVerne Lamb death?
SGT Robert LaVerne Lamb death on 22 Nov 2009 in Red Oak, Montgomery County, Iowa, USA
Where are the coordinates of the SGT Robert LaVerne Lamb's memorial?
Latitude: 41.1408005
Longitude: -95.1544037

Family Members:

Parent

Spouse

Gayle Darlene Shipps Lamb

(1929 - unknow)

Siblings

Rex D Lamb

(1924 - 2006)

Lloyt Louann Lamb Bressler

(1936 - 1988)

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Nearby Cemetories:

1. Hillside Cemetery
Elliott, Montgomery County, USA
Coordinate: 41.1408005, -95.1544037

2. Mercer Cemetery
Pottawattamie County, USA
Coordinate: 41.1753006, -95.1650009

3. Waveland Cemetery
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Coordinate: 41.1738700, -95.1881500

4. Pilot Grove Center Cemetery
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Coordinate: 41.1190600, -95.0993700

5. Indian Graveyard
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Coordinate: 41.0955730, -95.1837580

6. Lowman Cemetery
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Coordinate: 41.1594009, -95.0886002

7. Pleasant Township Cemetery
Griswold, Cass County, USA
Coordinate: 41.2056000, -95.1370000

8. Haefflick Burial Site
Red Oak, Montgomery County, USA
Coordinate: 41.0726300, -95.1561700

9. L Laire Property Cemetery (Defunct)
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Coordinate: 41.0958257, -95.2224927

10. Pilot Grove Presbyterian Cemetery
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Coordinate: 41.0793991, -95.0699997

11. Saint Clair Cemetery
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Coordinate: 41.0598400, -95.2049810

12. Flint Cemetery
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Coordinate: 41.2289009, -95.1841965

13. Center Ridge Cemetery
Montgomery County, USA
Coordinate: 41.1452141, -95.2787018

14. Griswold Cemetery
Waveland Township, Pottawattamie County, USA
Coordinate: 41.2360992, -95.1735992

15. Saint Marys Cemetery
Red Oak, Montgomery County, USA
Coordinate: 41.0447006, -95.2275009

16. Tabor Cemetery
Wallin, Montgomery County, USA
Coordinate: 41.0543700, -95.0619900

17. Frankfort Cemetery
Montgomery County, USA
Coordinate: 41.0271988, -95.1327972

18. Gomer Cemetery
Wales, Montgomery County, USA
Coordinate: 41.1171989, -95.3082962

19. Smith Cemetery
Griswold, Cass County, USA
Coordinate: 41.2606010, -95.1453018

20. Grant Cemetery
Grant, Montgomery County, USA
Coordinate: 41.1405983, -94.9906006

21. Mortons Mill Cemetery
Morton Mills, Montgomery County, USA
Coordinate: 41.0793991, -95.0085983

22. Evergreen Cemetery
Red Oak, Montgomery County, USA
Coordinate: 41.0228004, -95.2205963

23. Old East Cemetery
Grant, Montgomery County, USA
Coordinate: 41.1444016, -94.9792023

24. Douglas Township Cemetery
Grant, Montgomery County, USA
Coordinate: 41.1360933, -94.9752558