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Thomas Joseph “Tom” Macha

Birth	:	3 Jan 1920 Clayton County, Iowa, USA
Death	:	26 May 2011 Mabel, Fillmore County, Minnesota, USA
Burial	:	Hesper Public Cemetery, Winneshiek County, USA
Coordinate	:	43.4840000, -91.7710000
Description	:	Tom was born January 3, 1920 in Clayton County, Iowa, the first child of Vlad E. and Mary E. (Moses) Macha. The family moved to Hesper Township, Winneshiek County, Iowa in 1933, where Tom has resided since. He attended local country schools and the Canton High School, and then became a full time farmer before entering the United States Army in 1944. He served during World War II in Europe with the 99th Infantry Division. He was issued the combat infantry badge and three battle stars for the Battle of the Bulge, Remagen Bridgehead, and the Ruhr... Read More	Tom was born January 3, 1920 in Clayton County, Iowa, the first child of Vlad E. and Mary E. (Moses) Macha. The family moved to Hesper Township, Winneshiek County, Iowa in 1933, where Tom has resided since. He attended local country schools and the Canton High School, and then became a full time farmer before entering the United States Army in 1944. He served during World War II in Europe with the 99th Infantry Division. He was issued the combat infantry badge and three battle stars for the Battle of the Bulge, Remagen Bridgehead, and the Ruhr Pocket. Tom was a lifetime member of the Mabel American Legion Post #299 and an active member of their Drill Squad / Color Guard since 1954. He was also a lifetime member of the Veterans of Foreign Wars Post #5769, and a member of the Mabel Sportsman's Club. His hobbies included hunting and fishing, and after retirement he enjoyed gardening and baking. Tom was united in marrieage to Mary L. Whalen on June 29, 1944. Together they farmed and raised two daughters Eileen Poole (Roy Tucker) of Warren, Ohio and Denise (Harold) Pederson of Decorah, Iowa who survive him. Tom passed away Thursday, May 26, 2011 at his home at the age of 91. Also surviving are granddaughter Vanessa (Richard) Teuscher; two great granddaughters Kylie Youlan and Mary Katherine; special friend Genevieve Harvey; a brother Edwin (Alice) Macha of Decorah; two sisters Irene Kofoed of Pipestone, Minnesota, and Carol ( Larry) Quillian of Washington D.C.; a sister-in-law Ann Courtney of Deocorah; and many nieces and nephews. Preceding Tom in death were his wife Mary on March 23, 2000, his parents, and a sister Frances. Funeral services will be 11 AM Tuesday, May 31, 2011 at the Hesper Lutheran Church in Hesper, Iowa with the Rev. Matt Larson officiating. Burial will be in the Hesper Public Cemetery. Visitation will be from 4 – 8 PM Monday at the Mengis Funeral Home in Mabel and one hour prior to services at the Church. Obituary and photo from Mengis Funeral Home.

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Where is Thomas Joseph “Tom” Macha's memorial?
Thomas Joseph “Tom” Macha's memorial is located at: Hesper Public Cemetery, Winneshiek County, USA.
When did Thomas Joseph “Tom” Macha death?
Thomas Joseph “Tom” Macha death on 26 May 2011 in Mabel, Fillmore County, Minnesota, USA
Where are the coordinates of the Thomas Joseph “Tom” Macha's memorial?
Latitude: 43.4840000
Longitude: -91.7710000

Family Members:

Parent

Vladick E Macha

(1897 - 1985)

Mary Emma Moses Macha

(1895 - 1985)

Spouse

Mary Lorraine Whalen Macha

(1922 - 2000)

Siblings

Edwin Albert “Eddie” Macha

(1931 - 2020)

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Nearby Cemetories:

1. Hesper Public Cemetery
Winneshiek County, USA
Coordinate: 43.4840000, -91.7710000

2. Hesper Lutheran Cemetery
Hesper, Winneshiek County, USA
Coordinate: 43.4829250, -91.7673250

3. Hesper Pioneer Cemetery
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Coordinate: 43.4610100, -91.7531000

4. Mabel Cemetery
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Coordinate: 43.5292015, -91.7743988

5. Wilson-Smalley Cemetery
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Coordinate: 43.4432000, -91.7996000

6. Garness Lutheran Church Cemetery
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Coordinate: 43.5444412, -91.8099976

7. Locust Cemetery
Decorah, Winneshiek County, USA
Coordinate: 43.4211006, -91.7303009

8. Highland Cemetery
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Coordinate: 43.4892006, -91.6703033

9. Burr Oak Cemetery
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Coordinate: 43.4543991, -91.8656006

10. Prosper Cemetery
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Coordinate: 43.5153008, -91.8675003

11. Locust Lane Salem Cemetery
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Coordinate: 43.4077988, -91.7331009

12. Egge Cemetery
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Coordinate: 43.4682999, -91.6600037

13. Newburg Methodist Church Cemetery
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Coordinate: 43.5686111, -91.8147202

14. Hauge Lutheran Cemetery
Decorah, Winneshiek County, USA
Coordinate: 43.3922000, -91.7740000

15. Olde English Cemetery
Spring Grove, Houston County, USA
Coordinate: 43.5751600, -91.7294900

16. Stoen Farm Cemetery
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Coordinate: 43.4333042, -91.6584802

17. Riceford Norwegian Cemetery
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Coordinate: 43.5755005, -91.7298965

18. Big Canoe Lutheran Cemetery
Decorah, Winneshiek County, USA
Coordinate: 43.4221992, -91.6686020

19. Big Canoe Norwegian Methodist Cemetery
Highlandville, Winneshiek County, USA
Coordinate: 43.4220000, -91.6600000

20. Scheie Lutheran Cemetery
Mabel, Fillmore County, USA
Coordinate: 43.5877040, -91.7894730

21. Springwater Cemetery
Winneshiek County, USA
Coordinate: 43.3792000, -91.7431030

22. Swenson Farm Cemetery
Highland Township, Winneshiek County, USA
Coordinate: 43.4916368, -91.6223674

23. Trinity Cemetery
Spring Grove, Houston County, USA
Coordinate: 43.5588740, -91.6497520

24. Scheie North Cemetery
Mabel, Fillmore County, USA
Coordinate: 43.6016998, -91.7797012