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Vern Hendren

Birth	:	10 Oct 1925 DeWitt, Clinton County, Iowa, USA
Death	:	2 Jan 1948 Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa, USA
Burial	:	Shaul Cemetery, Ottumwa, Wapello County, USA
Coordinate	:	40.9953003, -92.4492035
Description	:	Vern was electrocuted while working at the Ottumwa Brick and Tile Company on Taft Avenue. Ottumwa had just had a sleet storm the previous day, and Vern was knocking ice off a 440-volt trolley line when he was killed. The trolley line was used on the plant grounds to pull a small transfer train and materials. Vern was a veteran of World War II. He entered the service in March 27, 1944 and served in action with the 27th infantry division. He was discharged April 13, 1946, and had been employed at the Ottumwa Brick... Read More	Vern was electrocuted while working at the Ottumwa Brick and Tile Company on Taft Avenue. Ottumwa had just had a sleet storm the previous day, and Vern was knocking ice off a 440-volt trolley line when he was killed. The trolley line was used on the plant grounds to pull a small transfer train and materials. Vern was a veteran of World War II. He entered the service in March 27, 1944 and served in action with the 27th infantry division. He was discharged April 13, 1946, and had been employed at the Ottumwa Brick and Tile Company before the war and since returning from the service. He married Doris Surber October 18, 1947. He was survived by his wife, Doris; his mother, Mrs. Lillie Hendren of Ottumwa; a twin sister, Mrs. Fern Burnett of Fairfield, and six other sisters: Dena, Roberta, Lucille, Sharon, Sue and Dixie, all at home; and one brother, Louis Hendren, U.S. Army, stationed at Tacoma, Washington.

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Vern Hendren's memorial is located at: Shaul Cemetery, Ottumwa, Wapello County, USA.
When did Vern Hendren death?
Vern Hendren death on 2 Jan 1948 in Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa, USA
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Latitude: 40.9953003
Longitude: -92.4492035

Family Members:

Parent

Spouse

Doris Yvonne Surber Camper

(1930 - 1991)

Siblings

Louis Hendren

(1928 - 2009)

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Coordinate: 40.9953003, -92.4492035

2. Wilkenson Farm Cemetery
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Coordinate: 41.0694574, -92.4779650

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Coordinate: 41.0708008, -92.4867020

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21. Wellman Cemetery
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Coordinate: 40.9495900, -92.5483450

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Coordinate: 41.0412000, -92.3430000

24. Round Point Cemetery
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