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Wendell G. Harms

Birth	:	19 Dec 1922 Shell Rock, Butler County, Iowa, USA
Death	:	17 Feb 2012 Waterloo, Black Hawk County, Iowa, USA
Burial	:	Riverside Cemetery, Shell Rock, Butler County, USA
Coordinate	:	42.7126600, -92.5874500
Description	:	son of Gerhardt and Elma (Coster) Harms Veteran of World War 2 Wendell G. Harms, a longtime farmer who friends remember for his patience and quiet ways, died February 17, 2012, at the Friendship Village Retirement Center in Waterloo. He was 89 years old. Mr. Harms was born Dec. 19, 1922 in rural Shell Rock the son of Gerhardt and Elma Coster Harms. He grew up in the Norton Corners area, where he attended grade school before going on to high school in Shell Rock and New Hartford, where he graduated in 1941. He played baseball in high school and... Read More	son of Gerhardt and Elma (Coster) Harms Veteran of World War 2 Wendell G. Harms, a longtime farmer who friends remember for his patience and quiet ways, died February 17, 2012, at the Friendship Village Retirement Center in Waterloo. He was 89 years old. Mr. Harms was born Dec. 19, 1922 in rural Shell Rock the son of Gerhardt and Elma Coster Harms. He grew up in the Norton Corners area, where he attended grade school before going on to high school in Shell Rock and New Hartford, where he graduated in 1941. He played baseball in high school and continued that interest throughout his life by being a Chicago Cubs fan. He entered the U.S. Army during World War II and served as an antiairforce gunner while stationed in Hawaii. He married Rosetta "Rosie" Davis on February 22, 1948 at the Grace Methodist Church in Waterloo. Mr. Harms farmed in the New Hartford and Keystone areas. In addition to field crops, he raised hogs and dairy cattle. He retired in 1987. He and his wife moved to Waterloo in 1996. They were members of Grace Reformed Church. Mr. Harms was also a member of New Hartford American Legion Post #660. He enjoyed working with machinery, playing golf, square dancing, wood working, and studying the Civil War. He was preceded in death by son Wendell Jr.; sisters, Maxine Madsen and Norma Laubscher and brother, Vernon Harms. He is survived by wife, Rosie Harms; sons William Harms (Myra), Grayslake, IL; Rod (Cheryl), Chongqing, China; grandchildren, Jeremy Harms and Emily (Michael) Doran; step grandchildren, Michael Cox, Andrew Cox, Shelly Parris and Joe Bush; and two great-grandchildren, Ian Doran and Grant Doran.

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Where is Wendell G. Harms's memorial?
Wendell G. Harms's memorial is located at: Riverside Cemetery, Shell Rock, Butler County, USA.
When did Wendell G. Harms death?
Wendell G. Harms death on 17 Feb 2012 in Waterloo, Black Hawk County, Iowa, USA
Where are the coordinates of the Wendell G. Harms's memorial?
Latitude: 42.7126600
Longitude: -92.5874500

Family Members:

Parent

Gerhard H Harms

(1894 - 1963)

Elma L Coster Harms

(1895 - 1971)

Spouse

Rosetta M. Davis Harms

(1928 - 2012)

Siblings

Maxine Elma Harms Madsen

(1924 - 2011)

Children

Wendell G Harms

(1949 - 1997)

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Nearby Cemetories:

1. Riverside Cemetery
Shell Rock, Butler County, USA
Coordinate: 42.7126600, -92.5874500

2. Lowell Cemetery
Clarksville, Butler County, USA
Coordinate: 42.7578011, -92.6346970

3. West Point Cemetery
Bremer County, USA
Coordinate: 42.6680984, -92.5346985

4. Pilot Mound Cemetery
Janesville, Bremer County, USA
Coordinate: 42.6856003, -92.5141983

5. Butler County Poor Farm Cemetery
Allison, Butler County, USA
Coordinate: 42.7400800, -92.6635000

6. Antioch Cemetery
Clarksville, Butler County, USA
Coordinate: 42.7740100, -92.6132900

7. Spring Lake Cemetery
Waverly, Bremer County, USA
Coordinate: 42.7742004, -92.5147018

8. Old Town Cemetery
Clarksville, Butler County, USA
Coordinate: 42.7742004, -92.6622009

9. Harlington Cemetery
Waverly, Bremer County, USA
Coordinate: 42.7158012, -92.4721985

10. Finchford Cemetery
Finchford, Black Hawk County, USA
Coordinate: 42.6276400, -92.5398800

11. Saint Marys Cemetery
Waverly, Bremer County, USA
Coordinate: 42.7275009, -92.4563980

12. Peace United Church of Christ Cemetery
Waverly, Bremer County, USA
Coordinate: 42.7192630, -92.4543880

13. Saint Pauls Lutheran Cemetery
Waverly, Bremer County, USA
Coordinate: 42.7188988, -92.4539032

14. Saint Josephs Cemetery
Waverly, Bremer County, USA
Coordinate: 42.7200012, -92.4539032

15. Lynwood Cemetery
Clarksville, Butler County, USA
Coordinate: 42.7832985, -92.6810989

16. Coster Cemetery
Allison, Butler County, USA
Coordinate: 42.6749600, -92.7122700

17. Andrews Cemetery
Waverly, Bremer County, USA
Coordinate: 42.7771988, -92.4772034

18. Newell Cemetery
Black Hawk County, USA
Coordinate: 42.6333008, -92.4903030

19. Oakland Cemetery
Janesville, Bremer County, USA
Coordinate: 42.6558930, -92.4559700

20. Town Line Cemetery
Waverly, Bremer County, USA
Coordinate: 42.7443650, -92.4353380

21. Pleasant Valley Cemetery
Clarksville, Butler County, USA
Coordinate: 42.8332000, -92.6148000

22. Gerholdt Cemetery
Black Hawk County, USA
Coordinate: 42.6009010, -92.5190130

23. New Albion Cemetery
Butler County, USA
Coordinate: 42.6427994, -92.7416992

24. Rude Cemetery
New Hartford, Butler County, USA
Coordinate: 42.5788080, -92.5647070