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Stanley James Setka

Birth	:	14 Mar 1918 Osage, Mitchell County, Iowa, USA
Death	:	22 Apr 2011 Riceville, Mitchell County, Iowa, USA
Burial	:	Riverside Cemetery, Riceville, Mitchell County, USA
Coordinate	:	43.3676834, -92.5576324
Description	:	Stanley Setka, age 93, of Riceville, died of natural causes April 22 at the Riceville Family Care & Therapy Center. Stan was born March 14, 1918 in Osage to Anna (Slaichert) and Vaclav Setka. Following the death of his father during the Spanish influenza pandemic, Stan was raised by his mother and stepfather, Mato Saraga. The family farmed in the Osage and Riceville area. Stan served in the U.S. Army during World War II from 1941-45. A staff sergeant in the 34th Infantry Red Bull Division, he was among the first American soldiers to enter the European Theatre. Stan fought in North... Read More	Stanley Setka, age 93, of Riceville, died of natural causes April 22 at the Riceville Family Care & Therapy Center. Stan was born March 14, 1918 in Osage to Anna (Slaichert) and Vaclav Setka. Following the death of his father during the Spanish influenza pandemic, Stan was raised by his mother and stepfather, Mato Saraga. The family farmed in the Osage and Riceville area. Stan served in the U.S. Army during World War II from 1941-45. A staff sergeant in the 34th Infantry Red Bull Division, he was among the first American soldiers to enter the European Theatre. Stan fought in North Africa and Italy and was awarded three Bronze Stars. On April 28, 1946, Stan married Ruth Stanton of Cowell in the Little Brown Church in Nashua. They lived in New Hampton one year before settling in Riceville where they raised their five children. For nearly 20 years, Stan owned and operated S.J. Setka Construction - earning a reputation as a builder of quality homes and farm buildings. In 1968, he was appointed tax assessor for Mitchell County, a position he held until his retirement in 1983. Through the Iowa State University Extension Service, Stan became one of the state's first Master Gardeners and was known for the vegetables and fruit he grew for farmers markets and local customers. Stan is survived by his wife, Ruth, their children, Diane Setka, Riverside, Iowa; Mary Barnes (David), Denver, Colo.; Al Setka (Marianne), Des Moines; Anne Metzler (Ken), Riverton, Wyo.; eight grandchildren, six great grandchildren, sisters Lil Pollock, Medina, Ohio, and Betty Klee, Green Bay, Wis. and brother Frank Saraga, Mission Viejo, Caif. A son Stanton in 1967, two sisters and a brother preceded Stan in death. A memorial fund has been established to assist several charities in Riceville. Family members will greet visitors from 4-7 p.m. on Tuesday, April 26, at Lindstrom Funeral Home and one hour before services at the church. Funeral services will be held 2 p.m. on Wednesday, April 27, at United Methodist Church in Riceville with the Rev. Pam Kranzler officiating.

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Stanley James Setka's memorial is located at: Riverside Cemetery, Riceville, Mitchell County, USA.
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Stanley James Setka death on 22 Apr 2011 in Riceville, Mitchell County, Iowa, USA
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Latitude: 43.3676834
Longitude: -92.5576324

Family Members:

Parent

Vaclav J “James” Setka Jr.

(1892 - 1919)

Anna Frances Slaichert Saraga

(1894 - 1985)

Spouse

Ruth Stanton Setka

(1926 - 2020)

Children

CPL Stanton James Setka

(1947 - 1967)

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