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John Wandscheer 1920 - 2006
John Wandscheer of Kansas City, Jackson County, MO was born on August 8, 1920 in Sioux Center, Sioux County, Iowa United States, and died at age 86 years old on September 26, 2006 in Kansas City, Jackson County, MO.
John Wandscheer
Kansas City, Jackson County, MO 64113
August 8, 1920
Sioux Center, Sioux County, Iowa, 51250, United States
September 26, 2006
Kansas City, Jackson County, Missouri, United States
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John Wandscheer's History: 1920 - 2006
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John Wandscheer was born on August 8, 1920 in Sioux Center, Sioux, Iowa, USA to parents Johan Hendrik "Henry" Wandscheer (1866-1954) and Elizabeth De Zeeuw (1881-1956). He had a sister Marie Elizabeth Wandscheer (1915-2002). He lived most of his early life in Sioux Center, Sioux, Iowa, USA before moving to Le Mars, Plymouth, Iowa, USA. As a young man, John registered for the draft on March 16, 1942, in Iowa, while working at Coleman Flying School. Then on April 26, 1944, at Camp Dodge Herrold, Iowa, at the age of 21, John made the decision to enlist in the military. Taking up the rank of Private, he joined the Air Corps as part of the Reserves. His civilian expertise as a mechanics and repairmen, specializing in airplanes, contributed to his role within the armed forces. On April 25, 1958 he married Martha Louise McConnell (1920–2011) in Jackson, Kansas City, Missouri, USA.
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08/81920August 8, 1920BirthdateSioux Center, Sioux County, Iowa 51250, United StatesBirthplaceADVERTISEMENT BY
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He was white. His mother, Elizabeth De Zeeuw, was born on December 5, 1881 in Alton, Sioux, Iowa, USA and she passed away on July 16, 1956. His father, Johan Hendrik "Henry" Wandscheer was born on October 11, 1866 in Voorst, Voorst Municipality, Gelderland, Netherlands. He immigrated to the states in 1871/1872 and lived in West Branch, Sioux, Iowa, USA. He married Elizabeth on September 25, 1913 in Sioux Center, Sioux, Iowa, USA and later passed away on April 6, 1954 in Sioux Center, Sioux, Iowa, USA.
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John was born, raised, and lived most of his early life in Sioux Center, Sioux, Iowa, USA before moving to Le Mars, Plymouth, Iowa, USA in the late 1940's.
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He was a high school graduate, completing 4 years before his enlistment.
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As a young man, John registered for the draft on March 16, 1942, in Iowa, while working at Coleman Flying School. Standing at a height of 5'8" and weighing 150 lbs, with a light complexion, blonde hair, and blue eyes, John possessed the physical attributes of a determined soldier. In April 1944, at the age of 21, John made the decision to enlist in the military. Taking up the rank of Private, he joined the Air Corps as part of the Reserves. His civilian expertise as a mechanics and repairmen, specializing in airplanes, contributed to his role within the armed forces. Enlisting on April 26, 1944, at Camp Dodge Herrold, Iowa, John's service number was 17176090. As a member of the Reserves, he played an essential role in the Air Corps, joining the ranks of dedicated individuals serving their country.
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He worked as a mechanic and repairman for airplanes and was employed by the Coleman Flying School in the 1940's.
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09/262006September 26, 2006Death dateUnknownKansas City, Jackson County, Missouri United StatesCause of deathDeath locationADVERTISEMENT BY
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