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William “Roger” Minnis

Birth	:	2 Apr 1925 Riceville, Mitchell County, Iowa, USA
Death	:	10 Dec 2014 Cresco, Howard County, Iowa, USA
Burial	:	Riverside Cemetery, Riceville, Mitchell County, USA
Coordinate	:	43.3676834, -92.5576324
Description	:	William "Roger" Minnis age 89, of Riceville, IA, passed away at the Patty Elwood Center in Cresco, IA, on Wednesday December 10, 2014 where he had been cared for since March of 2013. "Roger" was the only child of Hugh James Minnis and Bessie Graves. Roger was born April 2, 1925 on his parent's farm, in rural Riceville, Iowa. He was always called "Roger" to avoid confusion with the grandfathers, both named William. He attended rural schools Jenkins #4 and Riceville High School. On August 19th, 1945 Roger and Anita Swancutt were united in marriage at... Read More	William "Roger" Minnis age 89, of Riceville, IA, passed away at the Patty Elwood Center in Cresco, IA, on Wednesday December 10, 2014 where he had been cared for since March of 2013. "Roger" was the only child of Hugh James Minnis and Bessie Graves. Roger was born April 2, 1925 on his parent's farm, in rural Riceville, Iowa. He was always called "Roger" to avoid confusion with the grandfathers, both named William. He attended rural schools Jenkins #4 and Riceville High School. On August 19th, 1945 Roger and Anita Swancutt were united in marriage at the Little Brown Church in Nashua, IA. They were blessed with a son Leland and a daughter Iris. Roger lived his entire life on the family farm, being the third generation...William "Roger"³ Minnis (Huge James², William¹) He enjoyed working the land and caring for his Polled Hereford Cattle. He liked horses and had a riding horse until arthritis made him give it up. Roger was always fond of his farm dogs. When he was in high school he took a welding class, which benefited him much in his farming. He was a "Fixer". He would buy a new piece of machinery and spend two or three days remaking the hitch to better fit his tractor. He made hitches to pull five hay rakes together, the first of its kind in the area, and people driving by would stop to take another look. Roger served on the local school board, the Little Cedar Elevator Board, a township trustee for 18 years 16 of those years as chairman. He became a member of the David Community Church in 1940. He was a faithful member, serving as Treasurer, Trustee and Deacon. Roger and his wife lived 3 miles from the David church on the farm where Roger was born. Roger was always ready to lend a helping hand. He enjoyed his grandchildren as they grew up. With the partnership and help of his son he was able to continue farming, which he loved, far beyond his normal productive years. Surviving are his wife of 69 years Anita of Riceville. Children: 1. Leland Minnis m. Nancy of Riceville, Iowa Profession: Organic farmer Grandchildren: Karrie (Steve) Belanger, children Stephany and Nick, of New Hampshire, Kevin Minnis (Kim),and their children Jayden and Josie of Ankeny, IA Kelly (Rose) and their children Madison and Brianna of St. Ansgar, IA. 2.Iris Minnis married Gary Baxter, and their son Rick (Floy) and their son Luke of Nashua, IA, Rod (Mindy) and their children Navy, Nadia and Aila of Harlan, IA.

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William “Roger” Minnis's memorial is located at: Riverside Cemetery, Riceville, Mitchell County, USA.
When did William “Roger” Minnis death?
William “Roger” Minnis death on 10 Dec 2014 in Cresco, Howard County, Iowa, USA
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Latitude: 43.3676834
Longitude: -92.5576324

Family Members:

Parent

Hugh James Minnis

(1887 - 1970)

Elizabeth May “Bessie” Graves Minnis

(1891 - 1972)

Spouse

Anita Mae Swancutt Minnis

(1926 - 2019)

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Coordinate: 43.3497009, -92.5550003

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Coordinate: 43.3163986, -92.5547028

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7. Saint Peters Cemetery
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8. Saratoga Township Cemetery
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13. Calvary Cemetery
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14. Howard Cemetery
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Coordinate: 43.2517014, -92.4372025

15. Saint Patricks Cemetery
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Coordinate: 43.2200012, -92.5149994

16. Le Roy Cemetery
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Coordinate: 43.5214005, -92.5227966

17. Saint Patricks Cemetery
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Coordinate: 43.5217018, -92.5207977

18. Le Roy Lutheran Cemetery
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Coordinate: 43.5217750, -92.5196340

19. Chester Hill Cemetery
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Coordinate: 43.4897003, -92.4072037

20. Stillwater Cemetery
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Coordinate: 43.2130585, -92.6780624

21. Visitation Catholic Cemetery
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Coordinate: 43.4430618, -92.7813873

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Coordinate: 43.4294014, -92.7908020

23. Sacred Heart Cemetery
Osage, Mitchell County, USA
Coordinate: 43.2742004, -92.7917023

24. Calvary Cemetery
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Coordinate: 43.1983520, -92.4241590