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William Jacob “Bill” Brekke

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Birth	:	17 May 1923 McCallsburg, Story County, Iowa, USA
Death	:	20 Jan 2017 Cresco, Howard County, Iowa, USA
Burial	:	Calvary Cemetery, Riceville, Mitchell County, USA
Coordinate	:	43.3497009, -92.5550003
Description	:	William Jacob Brekke, 93, of Chester, Iowa, passed away at Evans Memorial Home in Cresco, Iowa, surrounded by his loving family on January 20, 2017. William was born on May 17, 1923, to Jacob and Celina Brekke of rural McCallsburg, Iowa. William spent his early years riding ponies with his cousin and enjoying the freedom of farm country living. One of William's favorite memories was a trip to New York City to visit his mother's family and her childhood home in 1928. This trip in a Model T Ford Touring car with his parents and... Read More	William Jacob Brekke, 93, of Chester, Iowa, passed away at Evans Memorial Home in Cresco, Iowa, surrounded by his loving family on January 20, 2017. William was born on May 17, 1923, to Jacob and Celina Brekke of rural McCallsburg, Iowa. William spent his early years riding ponies with his cousin and enjoying the freedom of farm country living. One of William's favorite memories was a trip to New York City to visit his mother's family and her childhood home in 1928. This trip in a Model T Ford Touring car with his parents and sisters was a grand adventure in those early days of cross-country automobile travel. William graduated from high school in Stanhope, Iowa, in 1941 and began farming with his dad. William enlisted in the US Army Transport Command at the age of 21 and served his country during World War II in the Southwest Pacific where he was commissioned on the high seas. When he returned to Iowa in 1946, William farmed with his brother Meyer until he went to work at Montgomery Ward in Webster City, Iowa. He met the love of his life, Lorraine Miller, at the Laramar Ballroom in Fort Dodge, Iowa. This was the beginning of their 70-year love story. Lorraine and William were married in Pocahontas, Iowa, on October 6, 1948. To this union eight children were born, and the family eventually settled on a farm near Chester, Iowa, in 1961. William and Lorraine spent many happy winters in Apache Junction, Arizona, after retiring from over 50 years of farming. William leaves a legacy of witty humor, conversation, thoughtful and purposeful living, the art of being a gentleman, and love of family. William is preceded in death by his wife Lorraine, his son Thomas William, his parents, his siblings Meyer, Orville, Jeanette, Adele, and Margaret. William will be lovingly remembered by his brother Everett (Marge) Brekke, his children Ann (Vincent) Steffen, Frank (Ruthann) Brekke, Michelle (Ray) Beets, Kathryn (Dean) Stern, Barbara (Brian) Hackman, Patricia (Michael) Magnuson, Kristine (Jack) Larson, and daughter-in-law Sherri (Thomas) Brekke, twenty grandchildren and nineteen great-grandchildren. In honor of William listen to a classic Marty Robbins ballad, read a non-fiction book, memorize a poem, and pull on an exceptional pair of cowboy boots. Obituary & photo published by Lindstrom Funeral Home - Riceville

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William Jacob “Bill” Brekke's memorial is located at: Calvary Cemetery, Riceville, Mitchell County, USA.
When did William Jacob “Bill” Brekke death?
William Jacob “Bill” Brekke death on 20 Jan 2017 in Cresco, Howard County, Iowa, USA
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Latitude: 43.3497009
Longitude: -92.5550003

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Lorraine Agnes Brekke

(1929 - 2016)

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Meyer Johannes Brekke

(1909 - 2007)

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Nearby Cemetories:

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Coordinate: 43.3497009, -92.5550003

2. Riverside Cemetery
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Coordinate: 43.3676834, -92.5576324

3. Saint Peters Lutheran Cemetery
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Coordinate: 43.3163986, -92.5547028

4. Reckner Cemetery
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Coordinate: 43.2743988, -92.5152969

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Coordinate: 43.3397217, -92.6727829

6. Saint Peters Cemetery
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Coordinate: 43.2858315, -92.6427765

7. Wayne Cemetery
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Coordinate: 43.4411011, -92.5744019

8. Robbins Cemetery
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Coordinate: 43.4150009, -92.6718979

9. Saint Pauls Lutheran Church Cemetery
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Coordinate: 43.3217000, -92.4082000

10. Saratoga Township Cemetery
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Coordinate: 43.3710000, -92.4023000

11. Liberty Cemetery
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Coordinate: 43.3856010, -92.7230988

12. Calvary Cemetery
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Coordinate: 43.2522011, -92.4421997

13. Howard Cemetery
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Coordinate: 43.2517014, -92.4372025

14. Saint Patricks Cemetery
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Coordinate: 43.2200012, -92.5149994

15. Saint Patricks Church Cemetery
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Coordinate: 43.4771996, -92.6508026

16. Sacred Heart Cemetery
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Coordinate: 43.4583282, -92.7011108

17. Stillwater Cemetery
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Coordinate: 43.2130585, -92.6780624

18. Le Roy Cemetery
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Coordinate: 43.5214005, -92.5227966

19. Saint Patricks Cemetery
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Coordinate: 43.5217018, -92.5207977

20. Le Roy Lutheran Cemetery
Le Roy, Mower County, USA
Coordinate: 43.5217750, -92.5196340

21. Chester Hill Cemetery
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Coordinate: 43.4897003, -92.4072037

22. Calvary Cemetery
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Coordinate: 43.1983520, -92.4241590

23. Union Cemetery
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Coordinate: 43.1955605, -92.4169388

24. Sacred Heart Cemetery
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Coordinate: 43.2742004, -92.7917023