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Theodore Richard Groen

Birth	:	30 May 1929 Lyon County, Iowa, USA
Death	:	6 Mar 2013 Rock Rapids, Lyon County, Iowa, USA
Burial	:	Evergreen Cemetery, George, Lyon County, USA
Coordinate	:	43.3394012, -96.0164032
Description	:	Theodore R. Groen, age 83 of George, IA died Wednesday, March 6, 2013 at Lyon Manor Nursing and Rehab in Rock Rapids, IA. Funeral service will be 10:30 AM, Monday, March 11th at Hope Reformed Church in George, IA, with Rev. David Poppen officiating. Burial will follow at Evergreen Lawn Cemetery in George. Visitation will be Sunday, March 10th from 2:00 to 7:00 PM, with the family present from 5:00 to 7:00 PM at the Jurrens Funeral Home of George. Theodore was born May 30, 1929 in Lyon County, Iowa, the son of Harm and Elska "Ella" (Garrels) Groen. He was raised on farm... Read More	Theodore R. Groen, age 83 of George, IA died Wednesday, March 6, 2013 at Lyon Manor Nursing and Rehab in Rock Rapids, IA. Funeral service will be 10:30 AM, Monday, March 11th at Hope Reformed Church in George, IA, with Rev. David Poppen officiating. Burial will follow at Evergreen Lawn Cemetery in George. Visitation will be Sunday, March 10th from 2:00 to 7:00 PM, with the family present from 5:00 to 7:00 PM at the Jurrens Funeral Home of George. Theodore was born May 30, 1929 in Lyon County, Iowa, the son of Harm and Elska "Ella" (Garrels) Groen. He was raised on farm near George, IA and attended #3 School in Dale Township. After his education he remained with his parents helping with the family farm. On January 12, 1953 he entered the United States Army where he served in Korea earning the rank of Corporal. He was honorably discharged on December 23, 1954 and returned home to the George area. He was united in marriage to Mildred Hilbrands on February 5, 1955 at Hope Reformed Church of George. The couple lived in George all their married life. He began working at Farmer's Elevator in George hauling coal and worked his way up to Assistant Manager. He retired after 34 years and worked part time at George Elevator as a feed miller operator. Ted was a member of Hope Reformed Church of George, 18 year member of the George Fire Department, member of the Van Anne-Fields Post No. 6960 VFW in Rock Rapids and a life time member of the Jack Sauter Post No. 404 American Legion in George, of which he was very active for many years. He also served on the board for the Commission Of Veteran's Affair for 27 years. He enjoyed fishing for catfish, visiting with people, playing pinochle, car rides in the country, and attending sales. On March 30, 2006 Ted's wife, Mildred died after 51 years of marriage. In August of 2012 Ted entered Lyon Manor Nursing & Rehab Center in Rock Rapids, IA, where he remained until this past Wednesday, March 6, 2013 where he died at the age of 83. He is survived by a daughter, Jean (husband Pat) Murray of Laurens, IA; two sons, Bruce (wife Terri) Groen of Spencer, IA and Dale Groen of George, IA; four grandchildren, Joseph Petersen, Andrew Petersen, Kady Groen and Brody Groen; and several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents, Harm and Ella Groen; his wife, Mildred Groen; two sisters, Reka Luitjens and Helen Kruger; and a brother, George Groen.

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Theodore Richard Groen's memorial is located at: Evergreen Cemetery, George, Lyon County, USA.
When did Theodore Richard Groen death?
Theodore Richard Groen death on 6 Mar 2013 in Rock Rapids, Lyon County, Iowa, USA
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Latitude: 43.3394012
Longitude: -96.0164032

Family Members:

Parent

Harm Groen

(1895 - 1970)

Elska Garrels Groen

(1896 - 1953)

Spouse

Mildred Ann Hilbrands Groen

(1931 - 2006)

Siblings

Reka Groen Luitjens

(1919 - 2002)

Helen Groen Kruger

(1922 - 2008)

George H Groen

(1924 - 1972)

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Nearby Cemetories:

1. Evergreen Cemetery
George, Lyon County, USA
Coordinate: 43.3394012, -96.0164032

2. Hope Reformed Church Cemetery
George, Lyon County, USA
Coordinate: 43.3296127, -96.0392609

3. First Presbyterian Church Cemetery
George, Lyon County, USA
Coordinate: 43.3160591, -95.9707260

4. First Baptist Church Cemetery
George, Lyon County, USA
Coordinate: 43.3755000, -95.9780000

5. Zoar Presbyterian Church Cemetery
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Coordinate: 43.3593864, -95.8996582

6. Zion Lutheran Cemetery
George, Lyon County, USA
Coordinate: 43.3306007, -95.8902969

7. Zion Cemetery
Lyon County, USA
Coordinate: 43.4324989, -95.9969025

8. Grant Township Cemetery
Lyon County, USA
Coordinate: 43.3903008, -95.8989029

9. Saint John Cemetery
Boyden, Sioux County, USA
Coordinate: 43.2294006, -96.0152969

10. Quaker Cemetery
George, Lyon County, USA
Coordinate: 43.2872900, -95.8706700

11. Greenwood Cemetery
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Coordinate: 43.2308006, -95.9405975

12. Bethel Reformed Cemetery
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Coordinate: 43.4621086, -95.9978027

13. Garfield Township Cemetery
Lyon County, USA
Coordinate: 43.2689018, -96.1572037

14. Saint Paul Lutheran Cemetery
Hull, Sioux County, USA
Coordinate: 43.2282000, -96.0985000

15. Riverview Cemetery
Rock Rapids, Lyon County, USA
Coordinate: 43.4127998, -96.1643982

16. Sheridan Township Cemetery
Boyden, Sioux County, USA
Coordinate: 43.2047005, -96.0208969

17. Holy Name Cemetery
Rock Rapids, Lyon County, USA
Coordinate: 43.4183006, -96.1864014

18. Pleasant View Cemetery
Little Rock, Lyon County, USA
Coordinate: 43.4445686, -95.8757553

19. Apostolic Christian Faith Cemetery
Rock Rapids, Lyon County, USA
Coordinate: 43.4207918, -96.1854804

20. Saint Marys Cemetery
Ashton, Osceola County, USA
Coordinate: 43.3156013, -95.8032990

21. Gilman Cemetery
Ashton, Osceola County, USA
Coordinate: 43.3139000, -95.8032990

22. Hope Church Cemetery
Sibley, Osceola County, USA
Coordinate: 43.4193000, -95.8200000

23. Saint Joseph Cemetery
Hull, Sioux County, USA
Coordinate: 43.1916080, -96.1273510

24. Hope Cemetery
Hull, Sioux County, USA
Coordinate: 43.1939011, -96.1483002