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William Herman Schwarte Jr.

Birth	:	28 Feb 1916 Westphalia, Shelby County, Iowa, USA
Death	:	11 Feb 2009 Earling, Shelby County, Iowa, USA
Burial	:	Saint Boniface Cemetery, Westphalia, Shelby County, USA
Coordinate	:	41.7219009, -95.3944016
Description	:	* * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * from "Panama Pages of Time~Panama, Iowa Centennial 1884~1984" page 305 William H. Schwarte William Herman Schwarte, the fourth child of Wi1~liam and Mary (Schiltz) Schwarte was born on a farm one~half mile north of Westphalia, Iowa on Feb. 28, 1916. He attended St. Boniface Grade and High School. After graduation, William worked for his father on the farm, also for relatives and neighbors. From 1941 to 1950 he went to Holy Rosary Mission, Pine Ridge, So. Dakota. There... Read More	* * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * from "Panama Pages of Time~Panama, Iowa Centennial 1884~1984" page 305 William H. Schwarte William Herman Schwarte, the fourth child of Wi1~liam and Mary (Schiltz) Schwarte was born on a farm one~half mile north of Westphalia, Iowa on Feb. 28, 1916. He attended St. Boniface Grade and High School. After graduation, William worked for his father on the farm, also for relatives and neighbors. From 1941 to 1950 he went to Holy Rosary Mission, Pine Ridge, So. Dakota. There he managed the dairy and farm for two years. He ran the garage and taught mechanics to the boys at the school for seven years. On Feb. 16, 1950, William married Verena Fern Schmitz, the daughter of John and Anna (Klepper) Schmitz. Verena was born on a farm near Westphalia on April 28, 1916 and was the fifth of seven children. She is a member of "The Westside Social Club." William and Verena began their married life on a farm northwest of Panama, Iowa where they still reside. * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * William H. Schwarte, Jr. - Age 92 William Herman Schwarte, Jr., the fourth child of William and Mary Ann (Schiltz) Schwarte, was born on February 28, 1916, on a farm half a mile north of Westphalia, Iowa. He was baptized and confirmed at St. Boniface Catholic Church in Westphalia and attended grade school and high school at St. Boniface Catholic School in Westphalia. After graduation, William worked for his father on the farm and helped out neighbors and relatives with their farming duties. From 1941 to 1950, William went to Holy Rosary Mission in Pine Ridge, South Dakota. There he managed the dairy and farm for two years and then ran the garage and taught mechanics to the boys at the school for seven years.. He also was a referee when the Harlem Globe Trotters came through Pine Ridge. On February 16, 1950, William was united in marriage to Verena "Fern" Marie Schmitz at St. Boniface Catholic Church. After their wedding, William and Fern farmed northwest of Panama where they eventually retired in 1982. In January 2002, William became a resident at the Little Flower Haven Nursing Home in Earling, Iowa. It was here that he died on Wednesday, February 11, 2009, having attained the age of ninety-two years, eleven months, and fourteen days. He was preceded in death by his parents; his wife, Fern; his brothers: Herman; Joseph; Msgr. Michael; Sylvan; and Raymond; his sister Bernice Schwarte; and his sister-in-law Peggy Schwarte. He is survived by his sisters Marie and her husband Joe Sullivan of Panama, Iowa; Caroline Esser of Logan, Iowa and Margaret and her husband Jerry Eipperle of Omaha, Nebraska; his brother Martin Schwarte of Harlan, Iowa; nieces; nephews; other family members and many friends. A Mass of Christian Burial was held on Saturday, February 14, 2009, at St. Boniface Catholic Church in Westphalia, Iowa. Rev. John Dorton celebrated the 10:30 AM service. Interment was held at St. Boniface Cemetery in Westphalia with Mike Rosso; Wayne Schwarte; Joe Esser; Jim Schwarte; Jerry Eipperle, Jr.; and Mike Sullivan serving as casket bearers. * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * *

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Where is William Herman Schwarte Jr.'s memorial?
William Herman Schwarte Jr.'s memorial is located at: Saint Boniface Cemetery, Westphalia, Shelby County, USA.
When did William Herman Schwarte Jr. death?
William Herman Schwarte Jr. death on 11 Feb 2009 in Earling, Shelby County, Iowa, USA
Where are the coordinates of the William Herman Schwarte Jr.'s memorial?
Latitude: 41.7219009
Longitude: -95.3944016

Family Members:

Parent

William Herman Schwarte

(1882 - 1965)

Mary Ann Schiltz Schwarte

(1889 - 1981)

Spouse

Verena Fern Schmitz Schwarte

(1916 - 1996)

Siblings

Rev Michael William Schwarte

(1912 - 2006)

Caroline Catherine Schwarte Esser

(1924 - 2021)

Martin Anthony “Mert” Schwarte

(1928 - 2017)

Raymond Vitus Schwarte

(1932 - 1986)

Bernice Alice Schwarte

(1934 - 2003)

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Coordinate: 41.7219009, -95.3944016

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14. Gallands Grove RLDS Holcomb Cemetery
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Coordinate: 41.8342018, -95.4788971

15. Abel Galland Memorial Cemetery
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Coordinate: 41.8370000, -95.4932500

16. Fairview Township Cemetery
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Coordinate: 41.5856500, -95.3207500

17. Bowmans Grove Cemetery
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Coordinate: 41.6617012, -95.2130966

18. Folck Cemetery
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Coordinate: 41.6198000, -95.2456000

19. Oak Hill Cemetery
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Coordinate: 41.7813988, -95.2074966

20. Danway Cemetery
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Coordinate: 41.7296982, -95.1900024

21. Manteno Cemetery
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Coordinate: 41.8343964, -95.5367355

22. Astor Cemetery
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Coordinate: 41.8636017, -95.2853012

23. Chambers Cemetery
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Coordinate: 41.6018982, -95.5681000

24. Red Line Cemetery
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Coordinate: 41.7178574, -95.1517029