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Wesley W. “Wes” Schons

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Birth	:	10 Mar 1940 Waterloo, Black Hawk County, Iowa, USA
Death	:	5 Jun 2020 Waterloo, Black Hawk County, Iowa, USA
Burial	:	Saint Marys of Mount Carmel Cemetery, Waterloo, Black Hawk County, USA
Coordinate	:	42.3418000, -92.3280000
Description	:	Wesley W. Schons, 80, of Waterloo, died Friday, June 5, 2020 at MercyOne. He was born March 10, 1940 in Waterloo, son of Bernard and Margaret Bauler Schons. He married the love of his life, JoAnn Thoma on Aug.7, 1961 at St. Joseph Catholic Church, Raymond. He graduated from Don Bosco High School and served in the U.S. Army Reserves. Wes was a new product programs engineer with John Deere, retiring in April of 1993. He was also able to enjoy his passion of farming on his family farm. Survivors... Read More	Wesley W. Schons, 80, of Waterloo, died Friday, June 5, 2020 at MercyOne. He was born March 10, 1940 in Waterloo, son of Bernard and Margaret Bauler Schons. He married the love of his life, JoAnn Thoma on Aug.7, 1961 at St. Joseph Catholic Church, Raymond. He graduated from Don Bosco High School and served in the U.S. Army Reserves. Wes was a new product programs engineer with John Deere, retiring in April of 1993. He was also able to enjoy his passion of farming on his family farm. Survivors include: his wife; three daughters, Tamara (Carl) Dahlgren of Leawood, Kan., Shelley (Gary) Kristensen of Johnstown, Ohio, and Leyann (Darren) Brown of West Des Moines; a son, Vince (Tami) of Cedar Falls; 8 grandchildren, Alexandra, Leyann, Lauren, Abby, Hannah, Matthew, Bennett and Jacob; 3 great-grandchildren, Emmett, Graham, Carson and one on the way; 3 sisters, Carolyn (John) Becker of Jesup, Dotty (John) Weber of Bettendorf, Elaine (Rick) Tracy of Lake Ozark, Mo., a sister-in-law, Dianne Schons of North Liberty. Preceded in death by: a brother, Allan Schons; a sister and brother-in-law, Audrey (Bernie) Dostal. Wes had a heart of gold and experienced great joy in helping others. He served in the U.S Army Reserves and was a passionate volunteer. Wes served as Commander and Chaplain of American Legion Post 714. He was a Sacristan, Eucharistic Minister and Usher at St. Edward’s Catholic Church. Wes volunteered at both MercyOne and Allen Hospitals as well as Gallagher Bluedorn. He was a 3rd degree Knight of Columbus and active with the Catholic Order of Foresters and John Deere Retirees. A mechanic at heart, he loved fixing things. Wes was a family man who loved talking about his kids, grandkids and great grandkids. He loved farming the land he grew up on, golfing and playing cards. More than anything he cherished time with friends and especially his family. Wes always felt blessed by God, often saying “I’ve had a very good life.” Services will be 11 a.m. Wednesday, June 10 at St. Edward Catholic Church with burial in St. Mary Cemetery, Eagle Center where full military rites will be conducted by the Nugent Demuth American Legion Post 714 and the Iowa Army Honor Guard. Public visitation will be from 4 until 7 p.m. Tuesday, June 9 at St. Edward Catholic Church where there will be a 7 p.m. vigil. Visitation will continue for one hour before services at the church on Wednesday. Due to the Covid-19 Pandemic, the public is asked to wear face masks while attending either the visitation or the funeral mass. The funeral mass will be live streamed on the St. Edward’s YouTube channel, www.sted.org. Hagarty-Waychoff-Grarup Funeral Service on West Ridgeway is assisting the family. Memorials: may be directed to the Nugent Demuth American Legion Post 714 or St. Edward Catholic Church. Hagarty-Waychoff-Grarup Funeral Service

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Wesley W. “Wes” Schons's memorial is located at: Saint Marys of Mount Carmel Cemetery, Waterloo, Black Hawk County, USA.
When did Wesley W. “Wes” Schons death?
Wesley W. “Wes” Schons death on 5 Jun 2020 in Waterloo, Black Hawk County, Iowa, USA
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Latitude: 42.3418000
Longitude: -92.3280000

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Bernard Schons

(1912 - 2003)

Margaret M Bauler Schons

(1911 - 2004)

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Coordinate: 42.3418000, -92.3280000

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13. Hudson Cemetery
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14. Larch Hill Cemetery
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15. Westview Cemetery
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16. Poyner Cemetery
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Coordinate: 42.4435900, -92.2298800

17. Mount Olivet Cemetery
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Coordinate: 42.4594002, -92.3968964

18. Sawyer Cemetery
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Coordinate: 42.3381004, -92.1519012

19. Brown Bruce Township Cemetery
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21. Waterloo Memorial Park Cemetery
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22. Lincoln Cemetery
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Coordinate: 42.3403015, -92.5227966

23. Sons of Jacob Cemetery
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Coordinate: 42.4839900, -92.2838040

24. Muslim Cemetery
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