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Wenceslaus Anthony Dostal

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Birth	:	15 Jun 1925 Little Turkey, Chickasaw County, Iowa, USA
Death	:	1 Apr 2021 Decorah, Winneshiek County, Iowa, USA
Burial	:	Saint Marys Cemetery, Little Turkey, Chickasaw County, USA
Coordinate	:	43.1258011, -92.1014023
Description	:	Wenceslaus Anthony Dostal, age 95, of Decorah, IA died on Thursday, April 1, 2021 at the Barthell O.E.S Home in Decorah, IA. Mass of Christian Burial will be 11:00 a.m., Saturday, April 24, 2021 at the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary Catholic Church in Little Turkey at 3303-160th St. Lawler, IA with Father Nick Radloff presiding, burial will be in the St. Mary Cemetery with Military Rites. Visitation will be from 10:00 a.m. until the time of service on Saturday at the church. Memorials may be given to Barthell O.E.S Home in Decorah or the... Read More	Wenceslaus Anthony Dostal, age 95, of Decorah, IA died on Thursday, April 1, 2021 at the Barthell O.E.S Home in Decorah, IA. Mass of Christian Burial will be 11:00 a.m., Saturday, April 24, 2021 at the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary Catholic Church in Little Turkey at 3303-160th St. Lawler, IA with Father Nick Radloff presiding, burial will be in the St. Mary Cemetery with Military Rites. Visitation will be from 10:00 a.m. until the time of service on Saturday at the church. Memorials may be given to Barthell O.E.S Home in Decorah or the American Legion in Ossian. Wenceslaus was born on June 15, 1925 on a farm near Little Turkey, Iowa the son of Stanley and Lucy (Pechota) Dostal. He attended Rudolphinum High School in Protivin, Iowa. He joined the Navy in July of 1942 rising from Seaman to Chief Petty Officer. He retired from military service in December of 1965. He worked for Bell Helicopter Company in Fort Worth, Texas as a technical representative. Later he worked for Garrett Air Research in Phoenix, Arizona, EDO Corporation on Long Island, New York and ended his employment with Dresser Clark Industries in Houston, Texas, retiring in 1990. He married Vernelle Jirak Schmitt on August 10, 1978. They moved to Texas where they lived until moving back to Ossian, Iowa in 1997. They moved to Arlin Falck Assisted Living in May of 2008. He was a lifetime member of the VFW, American Legion and lifetime member of the Antarctic Explorers Association in Pensacola, Florida. His Navy career and his many jobs took him all over the world. He often would reminisce about some of his adventures. He and his wife enjoyed going to the Czech Republic and meeting some of their relatives. They also enjoyed traveling all over the United States. Family often told him he should have written a book on his many adventures. He is survived by his son: Christopher (Debra) Dostal, Jacksonville, FL. Stepsons: John (Mary Jo) Schmitt of Nisswa, MN; Thomas (Mae) Schmitt, Jackson Junction, IA and Steven (Brenda) Schmitt, Katy, TX. Stepdaughters: Mary Ann (Dennis) Rosendahl, The Villages, FL and Kathryn (Brian) Fleming, Lincoln, NE. Eleven grandchildren, twenty-three great grandchildren and many nephews and nieces. He was preceded in death by his parents, beloved wife, Vernelle, brothers: Stanley, Joseph, Francis, Louis and one sister, Lucy. Grandchild: Matthew Schmitt. Schluter - Balik Funeral Home

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Wenceslaus Anthony Dostal's memorial is located at: Saint Marys Cemetery, Little Turkey, Chickasaw County, USA.
When did Wenceslaus Anthony Dostal death?
Wenceslaus Anthony Dostal death on 1 Apr 2021 in Decorah, Winneshiek County, Iowa, USA
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Latitude: 43.1258011
Longitude: -92.1014023

Family Members:

Parent

Stanislaus A Dostal

(1888 - 1934)

Lucy Pechota Dostal

(1902 - 1960)

Spouse

Siblings

Joseph Edward Dostal

(1923 - 1985)

Louis Stephon Dostal

(1931 - 1961)

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Coordinate: 43.1305618, -92.1013870

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14. Crane Creek Lutheran Cemetery
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15. Yankee Cemetery
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16. Saint Clements Cemetery
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17. Stapleton Township Cemetery
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Coordinate: 43.0084000, -92.1259000

18. Saint James German Lutheran Cemetery
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19. Saint Peters Cemetery
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Coordinate: 43.1474991, -91.9405975

20. Oak Hill Cemetery
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Coordinate: 43.1397018, -91.9353027

21. Saint Patricks Catholic Cemetery
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Coordinate: 43.1851190, -92.2557330

22. Alpha Cemetery
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Coordinate: 43.0057983, -92.0428009

23. Sargeant Farm Cemetery
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24. Jerico Lutheran Church Cemetery
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