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Wayne G. “Colonel” Wertz

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Birth	:	23 Jul 1932 Grinnell, Poweshiek County, Iowa, USA
Death	:	2 Apr 2012 Newton, Jasper County, Iowa, USA
Burial	:	Our Silent City Cemetery, Kellogg, Jasper County, USA
Coordinate	:	41.7214010, -92.8989030
Description	:	Wayne "Colonel" Wertz, 79, died on Thursday, April 12, 2012 at Park Centre in Newton. A funeral service will be held at 10:30 a.m., Tuesday, April 17, at the Wallace Family Funeral Home in Newton. The family will greet friends from 5 to 7 p.m., Monday, April 16, at the funeral home. Wayne was born on July 23, 1932 to Leslie and Muriel (Sparks) Wertz in Grinnell. He grew up on a farm North of Kellogg and graduated from Kellogg High School in 1950. Wayne served his country in the U.S. Army during the Korean War. He was united in marriage... Read More	Wayne "Colonel" Wertz, 79, died on Thursday, April 12, 2012 at Park Centre in Newton. A funeral service will be held at 10:30 a.m., Tuesday, April 17, at the Wallace Family Funeral Home in Newton. The family will greet friends from 5 to 7 p.m., Monday, April 16, at the funeral home. Wayne was born on July 23, 1932 to Leslie and Muriel (Sparks) Wertz in Grinnell. He grew up on a farm North of Kellogg and graduated from Kellogg High School in 1950. Wayne served his country in the U.S. Army during the Korean War. He was united in marriage with Beverly Adkins on August 29, 1958 in Grinnell. They lived in Kellogg and Grinnell, prior to moving to Newton in 1974. Wayne worked at the Parsons Company in Newton for 18 years and then for New Holland in Colfax, Nevada, and Altoona. Later he was a bus driver for Progress Industries until he retired. Wayne was a people person and enjoyed a spirited game of pinochle. Those left to honor Wayne's memory are his wife, Beverly of Newton; daughter, Sharon (Mike) Allison of rural Newton; son, Bret Wertz of Urbandale; three grandchildren, Kyle Wertz of Newton, Korry Stephenson of Reasnor, and Jonelle Wertz of Newton; one great-granddaughter, Maria Stephenson of Reasnor; his sister, June (Arnold) Buckley of Des Moines; brother, Darrell (Nellie) Wertz of Kellogg; and many nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents; a daughter, Rebecca Ellen; and sister, Marlene Wertz.

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Where is Wayne G. “Colonel” Wertz's memorial?
Wayne G. “Colonel” Wertz's memorial is located at: Our Silent City Cemetery, Kellogg, Jasper County, USA.
When did Wayne G. “Colonel” Wertz death?
Wayne G. “Colonel” Wertz death on 2 Apr 2012 in Newton, Jasper County, Iowa, USA
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Latitude: 41.7214010
Longitude: -92.8989030

Family Members:

Parent

Leslie Wertz

(1903 - 1996)

Muriel E. Wertz

(1905 - 1964)

Spouse

Beverly J Adkins Wertz

(1933 - 2019)

Children

Rebecca Ellen Wertz

(unknow - 1961)

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Nearby Cemetories:

1. Our Silent City Cemetery
Kellogg, Jasper County, USA
Coordinate: 41.7214010, -92.8989030

2. Old German Lutheran Cemetery
Kellogg, Jasper County, USA
Coordinate: 41.7263985, -92.9278030

3. Antle Cemetery
Kellogg, Jasper County, USA
Coordinate: 41.7168999, -92.9405975

4. Pleasant View Quaker Pioneer Cemetery
Kellogg, Jasper County, USA
Coordinate: 41.6919000, -92.9213000

5. Saums Cemetery
Kellogg, Jasper County, USA
Coordinate: 41.6744003, -92.8842010

6. Rushville Cemetery
Rushville, Jasper County, USA
Coordinate: 41.7611008, -92.9464035

7. Rock Creek Liberty Cemetery
Oakland Acres, Jasper County, USA
Coordinate: 41.7383003, -92.8233032

8. Center Friends Cemetery
Jasper County, USA
Coordinate: 41.7294006, -92.9796982

9. Slagel Cemetery
Newton, Jasper County, USA
Coordinate: 41.6739006, -92.9753036

10. Mormon Grave
Oakland Acres, Jasper County, USA
Coordinate: 41.7056640, -92.7858500

11. Jasper County Burying Ground
Newton, Jasper County, USA
Coordinate: 41.6775600, -92.9996110

12. Newton Memorial Park
Newton, Jasper County, USA
Coordinate: 41.7005000, -93.0201000

13. Pleasant Chapel Cemetery
Newton, Jasper County, USA
Coordinate: 41.7493790, -93.0192180

14. Adamson Grove Pioneer Cemetery
Jasper County, USA
Coordinate: 41.6586000, -92.9933000

15. West Westfield Pioneer Cemetery
Oakland Acres, Jasper County, USA
Coordinate: 41.7056480, -92.7702070

16. Mount Pleasant Cemetery
Newburg, Jasper County, USA
Coordinate: 41.7912000, -92.8054000

17. Hickory Grove Cemetery
Newburg, Jasper County, USA
Coordinate: 41.8081000, -92.8335000

18. Newton Graveyard (Defunct)
Newton, Jasper County, USA
Coordinate: 41.7011330, -93.0380290

19. Bethel Cemetery
Lynnville, Jasper County, USA
Coordinate: 41.6524730, -92.7905610

20. German Society Methodist Cemetery
Newton, Jasper County, USA
Coordinate: 41.8124901, -92.9751961

21. Mount Zion Cemetery
Newton, Jasper County, USA
Coordinate: 41.6272011, -92.9756012

22. Thomas Arthur Gravesite
Newton, Jasper County, USA
Coordinate: 41.7069770, -93.0502100

23. Westfield Cemetery
Grinnell, Poweshiek County, USA
Coordinate: 41.6935997, -92.7493973

24. Wittemberg Cemetery
Newton, Jasper County, USA
Coordinate: 41.7627983, -93.0428009