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William “Bill” Littlejohn

Birth	:	17 Apr 1916 Oskaloosa, Mahaska County, Iowa, USA
Death	:	23 Sep 2016 Mabel, Fillmore County, Minnesota, USA
Burial	:	Hesper Public Cemetery, Winneshiek County, USA
Coordinate	:	43.4840000, -91.7710000
Description	:	Bill was born April 17, 1916 in Oskaloosa, Iowa to Melvin and Iona (Garrett) Littlejohn. He graduated from the Ottumwa High School in 1933. While in high school he worked in a restaurant and a music store. It was at the music store where his interest in music began. He played the Baritone in high school, and when the United States entered World War II, Bill enlisted in the United States Army and tried out for the band. He traveled all over the world playing for the troops including those preparing for the D-Day Invasion, and... Read More	Bill was born April 17, 1916 in Oskaloosa, Iowa to Melvin and Iona (Garrett) Littlejohn. He graduated from the Ottumwa High School in 1933. While in high school he worked in a restaurant and a music store. It was at the music store where his interest in music began. He played the Baritone in high school, and when the United States entered World War II, Bill enlisted in the United States Army and tried out for the band. He traveled all over the world playing for the troops including those preparing for the D-Day Invasion, and was the first American musicians to perform for the French Foreign Legion. After returning from the Army he attended the University of Iowa, majoring in business education. It was there that he met his future wife, Martha Long, who also had an interest in music. They were married September 8, 1946. They taught in Handsworth, Iowa, and several small communities in southern Minnesota before coming to the North Winneshiek Community School, which was just opening in rural Decorah. Farming was a real passion in Bill’s life. They raised cattle, sheep, chickens, and geese, and he and Martha had a special affection for their cats. After Bill and Martha retired from teaching, they remained on their farm near the school until late 2015 when they became residents at Green Lea Senior Living in Mabel. Martha passed away February 13, 2016. Bill was a member of the former Hesper Friends Church and the American Legion, and enjoyed playing with Martha in the Chatfield Brass Band, Canton Day Off Band, and Fort Atkinson Community Band. On Bill’s 100th birthday, he joined some of his Ft. Atkinson friends by playing his baritone with the band. He had an interest in politics and for many years served as an election official in Hesper and Burr Oak. Bill and Martha were also strong supporters of the Quakerdale School. Bill passed away Friday, September 23, 2016 at Green Lea Senior Living in Mabel, Minnesota at the age of 100. Bill is survived by nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by three brothers and sisters. A memorial service will be held at 1 PM Friday, September 30, 2016 at the Hesper Lutheran Church in Hesper, Iowa with the Reverend Matt Larson officiating. Burial will be in the Hesper Public Cemetery with military honors from the American Legion. Obituary was published by Mengis Funeral Home .

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William “Bill” Littlejohn's memorial is located at: Hesper Public Cemetery, Winneshiek County, USA.
When did William “Bill” Littlejohn death?
William “Bill” Littlejohn death on 23 Sep 2016 in Mabel, Fillmore County, Minnesota, USA
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Latitude: 43.4840000
Longitude: -91.7710000

Family Members:

Parent

Melvil Blaine Littlejohn

(1886 - 1968)

Iona Garrett Littlejohn

(1891 - 1954)

Spouse

Martha Doreen Long Littlejohn

(1925 - 2016)

Siblings

Bernice M. Littlejohn Doty

(1912 - 2006)

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Nearby Cemetories:

1. Hesper Public Cemetery
Winneshiek County, USA
Coordinate: 43.4840000, -91.7710000

2. Hesper Lutheran Cemetery
Hesper, Winneshiek County, USA
Coordinate: 43.4829250, -91.7673250

3. Hesper Pioneer Cemetery
Hesper, Winneshiek County, USA
Coordinate: 43.4610100, -91.7531000

4. Mabel Cemetery
Mabel, Fillmore County, USA
Coordinate: 43.5292015, -91.7743988

5. Wilson-Smalley Cemetery
Hesper Township, Winneshiek County, USA
Coordinate: 43.4432000, -91.7996000

6. Garness Lutheran Church Cemetery
Mabel, Fillmore County, USA
Coordinate: 43.5444412, -91.8099976

7. Locust Cemetery
Decorah, Winneshiek County, USA
Coordinate: 43.4211006, -91.7303009

8. Highland Cemetery
Decorah, Winneshiek County, USA
Coordinate: 43.4892006, -91.6703033

9. Burr Oak Cemetery
Burr Oak, Winneshiek County, USA
Coordinate: 43.4543991, -91.8656006

10. Prosper Cemetery
Canton, Fillmore County, USA
Coordinate: 43.5153008, -91.8675003

11. Locust Lane Salem Cemetery
Winneshiek County, USA
Coordinate: 43.4077988, -91.7331009

12. Egge Cemetery
Winneshiek County, USA
Coordinate: 43.4682999, -91.6600037

13. Newburg Methodist Church Cemetery
Newburg, Fillmore County, USA
Coordinate: 43.5686111, -91.8147202

14. Hauge Lutheran Cemetery
Decorah, Winneshiek County, USA
Coordinate: 43.3922000, -91.7740000

15. Olde English Cemetery
Spring Grove, Houston County, USA
Coordinate: 43.5751600, -91.7294900

16. Stoen Farm Cemetery
Highland Township, Winneshiek County, USA
Coordinate: 43.4333042, -91.6584802

17. Riceford Norwegian Cemetery
Riceford, Houston County, USA
Coordinate: 43.5755005, -91.7298965

18. Big Canoe Lutheran Cemetery
Decorah, Winneshiek County, USA
Coordinate: 43.4221992, -91.6686020

19. Big Canoe Norwegian Methodist Cemetery
Highlandville, Winneshiek County, USA
Coordinate: 43.4220000, -91.6600000

20. Scheie Lutheran Cemetery
Mabel, Fillmore County, USA
Coordinate: 43.5877040, -91.7894730

21. Springwater Cemetery
Winneshiek County, USA
Coordinate: 43.3792000, -91.7431030

22. Swenson Farm Cemetery
Highland Township, Winneshiek County, USA
Coordinate: 43.4916368, -91.6223674

23. Trinity Cemetery
Spring Grove, Houston County, USA
Coordinate: 43.5588740, -91.6497520

24. Scheie North Cemetery
Mabel, Fillmore County, USA
Coordinate: 43.6016998, -91.7797012