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Walter Frederick Martfeld

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Birth	:	20 Dec 1926 Le Mars, Plymouth County, Iowa, USA
Death	:	17 Nov 2013 Sioux City, Woodbury County, Iowa, USA
Burial	:	Union Cemetery, Morgan Township, Coles County, USA
Coordinate	:	39.6411018, -88.1081009
Description	:	courtesy of Carlsen Funeral Home: Walter "Walt" Martfeld, 86, of Le Mars, Iowa, passed away Sunday, November 17, 2013, at Unity Point Health – St. Luke's in Sioux City, Iowa. Funeral services will be 10:30 a.m. Thursday, November 21, 2013, at St. John's Lutheran Church, E.L.C.A., in Le Mars. Reverend Gary Landsness will officiate. Burial with military honors provided by the Wasmer American Legion Post 241 of Le Mars will be in Resthaven Memory Gardens in Le Mars. Visitation will be after 4:00 p.m. Wednesday, November 20, 2013, with the family present after 5:00 p.m. and a prayer service at 7:00 p.m.... Read More	courtesy of Carlsen Funeral Home: Walter "Walt" Martfeld, 86, of Le Mars, Iowa, passed away Sunday, November 17, 2013, at Unity Point Health – St. Luke's in Sioux City, Iowa. Funeral services will be 10:30 a.m. Thursday, November 21, 2013, at St. John's Lutheran Church, E.L.C.A., in Le Mars. Reverend Gary Landsness will officiate. Burial with military honors provided by the Wasmer American Legion Post 241 of Le Mars will be in Resthaven Memory Gardens in Le Mars. Visitation will be after 4:00 p.m. Wednesday, November 20, 2013, with the family present after 5:00 p.m. and a prayer service at 7:00 p.m. at Carlsen Funeral Home in Le Mars. Visitation will resume from 9:30 a.m. until service time on Thursday at the church. Walter Frederick Martfeld was born December 20, 1926, in Le Mars, Iowa, the son of Frederick and Anna (Freiberg) Martfeld. He attended country school in Plymouth County, Iowa. Following his schooling, he helped his family on the farm. He was drafted into the United States Army and served his country during the Korean War. Following his discharge, he returned to the Le Mars area. He was united in marriage to Ruby Berger on June 20, 1954, in Le Mars. He and Ruby farmed near Le Mars. Walt also worked for Al Schenkelberg Implement in Le Mars. Later, he went to work for the Road Department with Plymouth County. Walt retired from the county after 18 years of service. Ruby passed away in 1994. Walt was an active member of St. John's Lutheran Church, serving as an usher for many years. He was also a member of the Wasmer American Legion Post 241 in Le Mars. Through the years, Walt enjoyed woodworking and doing handyman work. He will be greatly missed. Survivors include his children: Russ Martfeld of Le Mars, Sue (Cliff) Eye of Kansas City, MO, Sheryl (Randy) Heissel of Le Mars, and Ron Martfeld of Le Mars; 6 grandchildren; 3 great-grandchildren; a brother: Eddie (Norma) Martfeld of Le Mars; 2 nephews: Matt Beeck of Le Mars and Rick Baerg of Sheldon, IA; and 2 nieces: Sally Winchester of Le Mars and Melissa Delashmutt of Le Mars and her children, Alex and Austin. He was preceded in death by his parents; his wife, Ruby; his sisters: Delores Martfeld, Lucille Baerg, Irene Winchester, and Judy Beeck; and a nephew: Larry Winchester.

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Walter Frederick Martfeld's memorial is located at: Union Cemetery, Morgan Township, Coles County, USA.
When did Walter Frederick Martfeld death?
Walter Frederick Martfeld death on 17 Nov 2013 in Sioux City, Woodbury County, Iowa, USA
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Latitude: 39.6411018
Longitude: -88.1081009

Family Members:

Parent

Fred August Martfeld

(1894 - 1972)

Anna F. Freiberg Martfeld

(1899 - 1976)

Spouse

Ruby Lee Berger Martfeld

(1936 - 1994)

Siblings

Delorus Bertha Martfeld

(1922 - 1925)

Irene Katherine Martfeld Winchester

(1924 - 1981)

Lucille Frieda Martfeld Baerg

(1925 - 1986)

Eddie Carl Martfeld

(1933 - 2015)

Judy Ann Martfeld Beeck

(1944 - 2005)

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Coordinate: 39.6411018, -88.1081009

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16. Pleasant Grove Cemetery
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Coordinate: 39.7390289, -88.0737915

17. Craig Cemetery
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Coordinate: 39.5400009, -88.1371994

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Coordinate: 39.6307983, -87.9732971

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Coordinate: 39.5355988, -88.0852966

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Coordinate: 39.7435000, -88.0590000

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Coordinate: 39.6516991, -88.2546997

22. Shields Cemetery
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Coordinate: 39.6131400, -87.9648500

23. Gill Cemetery
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Coordinate: 39.7536011, -88.1410980

24. Antioch-Hugo Cemetery
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