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William Russell “Bill” Kauten

Birth	:	5 Jul 1935 Westgate, Fayette County, Iowa, USA
Death	:	27 May 2015 Vero Beach, Indian River County, Florida, USA
Burial	:	Green Wood Cemetery, Westgate, Fayette County, USA
Coordinate	:	42.7768000, -92.0423000
Description	:	RM2 US NAVY Son of David and Alma (Schekel) Kauten Born and raised in Westgate, Iowa, Bill graduated from Maynard High School. He had a lengthy career with John Deere Tractor Works in Waterloo, Iowa. He started his career in the plant and worked his way up, becoming a Process Engineer and retiring in 1984. After his retirement, he worked as a Project Engineer for Cummins Engine in Jamestown, NY. Completing the project, he returned to Waterloo. Bill served in the U.S. Navy on submarines USS Chopper 342 and USS Marlin T-2 during the Bay of Pigs and... Read More	RM2 US NAVY Son of David and Alma (Schekel) Kauten Born and raised in Westgate, Iowa, Bill graduated from Maynard High School. He had a lengthy career with John Deere Tractor Works in Waterloo, Iowa. He started his career in the plant and worked his way up, becoming a Process Engineer and retiring in 1984. After his retirement, he worked as a Project Engineer for Cummins Engine in Jamestown, NY. Completing the project, he returned to Waterloo. Bill served in the U.S. Navy on submarines USS Chopper 342 and USS Marlin T-2 during the Bay of Pigs and Cuban Crisis. While in the Navy, he played semi-pro football for the Key West Jaguars. In 1959, he married Marlys Fennern of Vinton, Iowa. They have 2 children, Mike and Kris. After his naval duties, they relocated to Waterloo where they lived from 1961 until 2010 when they moved to Vero Beach after being snowbirds for the last 16 years. His memberships included First Presbyterian Church in Waterloo, Elks Club, American Legion, and Amvets. He served as District President for the National Exchange Club. Bill was an active member of the Masons. He was a member of Martin Lodge #624 in Waterloo, York Rite Masons, Shrine, Scottish Rite, and High Twelve Masons. He held numerous positions including Master of Martin Lodge and Secretary of the Temple Board. Bill also held State and National Masonic Positions including Grand High Priest of the Royal Arch Masons in Iowa. Internationally he served as Deputy Grand High Priest, North Central Region and Grand Master of the Second Veil, Royal Arch Masons International. Bill was an avid sports fan, football being his favorite. He was a serious Denver Broncos fan. Family was by far most important to Bill. He loved being active in his children and grandchildren’s lives. Bill was married to the love of his life for 56 years. Bill is survived by his wife Marlys; son, Michael Eugene (Marie) Kauten of Alma, WI; daughter, Kristine K. Leonard of Shawnee, KS; grandchildren: Nicholas, Zachary, and Quinn Kauten of Alma, WI and Megan, Erica and Emily Leonard of Shawnee, KS; sister, Evelyn Lockard of Maynard, Iowa.

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Where is William Russell “Bill” Kauten's memorial?
William Russell “Bill” Kauten's memorial is located at: Green Wood Cemetery, Westgate, Fayette County, USA.
When did William Russell “Bill” Kauten death?
William Russell “Bill” Kauten death on 27 May 2015 in Vero Beach, Indian River County, Florida, USA
Where are the coordinates of the William Russell “Bill” Kauten's memorial?
Latitude: 42.7768000
Longitude: -92.0423000

Family Members:

Parent

David William Kauten

(1910 - 1975)

Alma Cecelia Scheckel Kauten

(1913 - 2002)

Siblings

Norbert Kauten

(1936 - 1936)

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Nearby Cemetories:

1. Green Wood Cemetery
Westgate, Fayette County, USA
Coordinate: 42.7768000, -92.0423000

2. Saint Peter Lutheran Cemetery
Westgate, Fayette County, USA
Coordinate: 42.7863998, -92.0028000

3. Calvary Cemetery
Westgate, Fayette County, USA
Coordinate: 42.7663994, -91.9860992

4. Union United Methodist Cemetery
Westgate, Fayette County, USA
Coordinate: 42.8185100, -91.9992100

5. Hope Cemetery
Westgate, Fayette County, USA
Coordinate: 42.8027992, -91.9610977

6. Saint John Lutheran Cemetery
Buck Creek, Bremer County, USA
Coordinate: 42.7553690, -92.1410300

7. Saint Pauls United Church of Christ Cemetery
Sumner, Bremer County, USA
Coordinate: 42.7874400, -92.1444130

8. Mount Calvary Cemetery
Sumner, Bremer County, USA
Coordinate: 42.8400002, -92.1018982

9. Union Mound Cemetery
Sumner, Bremer County, USA
Coordinate: 42.8507996, -92.1097031

10. Saint Peter Evangelical Lutheran Cemetery
Bremer County, USA
Coordinate: 42.7080994, -92.1211014

11. Grove Hill Cemetery
Readlyn, Bremer County, USA
Coordinate: 42.7153015, -92.1457977

12. Saint Johns Lutheran Cemetery
Sumner, Bremer County, USA
Coordinate: 42.8689003, -92.0955963

13. Wilson Grove Cemetery
Sumner, Bremer County, USA
Coordinate: 42.8768997, -92.0858002

14. Saint Johns Lutheran Cemetery
Sumner, Bremer County, USA
Coordinate: 42.8446999, -92.1607971

15. Long Grove Cemetery
Maynard, Fayette County, USA
Coordinate: 42.7708000, -91.8766000

16. Woodlawn Cemetery
Oelwein, Fayette County, USA
Coordinate: 42.6805992, -91.9356003

17. Center Grove Cemetery
Randalia, Fayette County, USA
Coordinate: 42.8185997, -91.8756027

18. Immaculate Conception Catholic Cemetery
Oran Township, Fayette County, USA
Coordinate: 42.6472015, -92.0575027

19. Oran Township Cemetery
Oran, Fayette County, USA
Coordinate: 42.6571999, -91.9721985

20. Zion Cemetery
Sumner, Bremer County, USA
Coordinate: 42.8758011, -92.1607971

21. Fairbank Cemetery
Fairbank, Buchanan County, USA
Coordinate: 42.6421200, -92.0473900

22. Oakdale Cemetery
Oelwein, Fayette County, USA
Coordinate: 42.6732000, -91.9164500

23. Old Catholic Cemetery
Oelwein, Fayette County, USA
Coordinate: 42.6728000, -91.9169000

24. Fremont Cemetery
Tripoli, Bremer County, USA
Coordinate: 42.7818985, -92.2388992