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Violet Anna Edens Schau

Birth	:	27 Oct 1919 Battle Creek, Ida County, Iowa, USA
Death	:	5 Dec 2016 Battle Creek, Ida County, Iowa, USA
Burial	:	Ida Grove Cemetery, Ida Grove, Ida County, USA
Coordinate	:	42.3560982, -95.4516983
Description	:	Violet Anna Schau October 27, 1919 - December 5, 2016 Violet Anna Schau, age 97, of Battle Creek, Iowa formerly of Ida Grove, Iowa, passed away Monday, December 5, 2016 at the Willow Dale Wellness Village of Battle Creek, Iowa. A Funeral Service will be held at 10:30 a.m., Thursday, December 8, 2016 at the St. Paul Lutheran Church of Ida Grove, Iowa. The Reverend Richard A. Salcido will officiate; with burial following in the Ida Grove Cemetery of Ida Grove, Iowa. Violet Anna (Edens) Schau was born on October 27, 1919, in Battle Creek, Iowa. The daughter of August W. and Hilda... Read More	Violet Anna Schau October 27, 1919 - December 5, 2016 Violet Anna Schau, age 97, of Battle Creek, Iowa formerly of Ida Grove, Iowa, passed away Monday, December 5, 2016 at the Willow Dale Wellness Village of Battle Creek, Iowa. A Funeral Service will be held at 10:30 a.m., Thursday, December 8, 2016 at the St. Paul Lutheran Church of Ida Grove, Iowa. The Reverend Richard A. Salcido will officiate; with burial following in the Ida Grove Cemetery of Ida Grove, Iowa. Violet Anna (Edens) Schau was born on October 27, 1919, in Battle Creek, Iowa. The daughter of August W. and Hilda (Miller) Edens, she was an only child. Violet attended a number of schools throughout her youth. She finished her last three years in Ida Grove and was a member of the class of 1939 alumni for Ida Grove High School, an accomplishment she was very proud of. On April 14, 1942, Violet married Henry Schau and together they celebrated sixty-two years of marriage. Together they owned and operated Schau Trucking for many years and Violet drove truck right along with all the men. This experience set her up in her next career as a school bus driver. A job that she totally enjoyed, Violet drove bus for Ida Grove school system for eighteen years. Violet also filled thirty two summers of being foreman of detassling crews for Pioneer Seeds, a job she took much pride in and enjoyed; her time spent with the youth was very fulfilling for her. In her retirement years she was a Senior Aid at many places in the area. Violet loved meeting people and her true passion in life was playing music, playing the accordion, guitar, organ and harmonica all by ear. She enjoyed telling the story of playing a wedding dance for a couple when she was only fourteen years old with her guitar and harmonica. Violet and Henry had two children, Marlyn Henry and Mareta Karen (Vermeys). Mareta’s husband Fred played music for years in the area and both Henry and Violet hardly missed a gig. Then the Vermeys children carried on that talent with the Over the Border band including Fred who played for many of Violet and Henry’s anniversary celebrations. Survivors include her daughter, Mareta, and her daughter-in-law, Paula; eight grandchildren: Mike (Judy), Melissa (Lyle) Isder, Monte and Mason (Alisha) Schau, Jeff, Jary (Melissa), Jay (Amy) Vermeys and Jennifer (Ray) Jackson; fifteen great grandchildren and one great-great granddaughter; sisters-in-law, Eunice Nepper, Donna (Tony) Schau and Margaret (Ray) Schau; extended family and friends. Violet was preceded in death by her parents; her loving husband Henry; son, Marlyn; son in law Fred; two grandsons, Brandon Schau and Eric Bauer; and numerous Schau sister and brother in laws. Violet Anna (Edens) Schau was born on October 27, 1919, in Battle Creek, Iowa. The daughter of August W. and Hilda (Miller) Edens, she was an only child. Violet attended a number of schools throughout her youth. She finished her last three years in Ida Grove and was a member of the class of 1939 alumni for Ida Grove High School, an accomplishment she was very proud of. On April 17, 1942, Violet married Henry Schau and together they celebrated sixty-two years of marriage. Together they owned and operated Schau Trucking for many years and Violet drove truck right along with all the men. This experience set her up in her next career as a school bus driver. A job that she totally enjoyed, Violet drove bus for Ida Grove school system for eighteen years. Violet also filled thirty two summers of being foreman of detassling crews for Pioneer Seeds, a job she took much pride in and enjoyed; her time spent with the youth was very fulfilling for her. In her retirement years she was a Senior Aid at many places in the area. Violet loved meeting people and her true passion in life was playing music, playing the accordion, guitar, organ and harmonica all by ear. She enjoyed telling the story of playing a wedding dance for a couple when she was only fourteen years old with her guitar and harmonica. Violet and Henry had two children, Marlyn Henry and Mareta Karen (Vermeys). Mareta’s husband Fred played music for years in the area and both Henry and Violet hardly missed a gig. Then the Vermeys children carried on that talent with the Over the Border band including Fred who played for many of Violet and Henry’s anniversary celebrations. Survivors include her daughter, Mareta, and her daughter-in-law, Paula; eight grandchildren: Mike (Judy), Melissa (Lyle) Isder, Monte and Mason (Alisha) Schau, Jeff, Jary (Melissa), Jay (Amy) Vermeys and Jennifer (Ray) Jackson; fifteen great grandchildren and one great-great granddaughter; sisters-in-law, Eunice Nepper, Donna (Tony) Schau and Margaret (Ray) Schau; extended family and friends. Violet was preceded in death by her parents; her loving husband Henry; son, Marlyn; son in law Fred; two grandsons, Brandon Schau and Eric Bauer; and numerous Schau sister and brother in laws.

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Violet Anna Edens Schau's memorial is located at: Ida Grove Cemetery, Ida Grove, Ida County, USA.
When did Violet Anna Edens Schau death?
Violet Anna Edens Schau death on 5 Dec 2016 in Battle Creek, Ida County, Iowa, USA
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Latitude: 42.3560982
Longitude: -95.4516983

Family Members:

Parent

August W. Edens

(1892 - 1964)

Hilda M. Miller Edens

(1899 - 1986)

Spouse

Henry Jacob Schau

(1912 - 2003)

Children

Marlyn Henry Schau

(1943 - 1992)

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Nearby Cemetories:

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Coordinate: 42.3560982, -95.4516983

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Coordinate: 42.3544980, -95.4838380

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Coordinate: 42.3502998, -95.4966965

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Coordinate: 42.2242012, -95.4569016

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Coordinate: 42.2985573, -95.2481842

13. Odebolt Cemetery
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Coordinate: 42.2985992, -95.2469025

14. Cook Center Cemetery
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Coordinate: 42.4432983, -95.2649994

15. Saint Johns Lutheran Cemetery
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Coordinate: 42.5187700, -95.4183300

16. Richland Cemetery
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Coordinate: 42.3544006, -95.2238998

17. Holstein Cemetery
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Coordinate: 42.5119019, -95.5436020

18. Bethel Cemetery
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Coordinate: 42.2192001, -95.3043976

19. Schaller Cemetery
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20. Saint Josephs Catholic Church Cemetery
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Coordinate: 42.5035000, -95.3095000

21. Otter Creek Cemetery
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Coordinate: 42.1749180, -95.4310208

22. Norwegian Cemetery
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Coordinate: 42.4906006, -95.6231003

23. Emmanuel Cemetery
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Coordinate: 42.3993988, -95.2063980

24. Salem Reform Cemetery
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