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Warren Russell Corderman 1920 - 2007

Warren Russell Corderman of Newell, Buena Vista County, IA was born on January 25, 1920 in Sac City, Sac County. Warren was baptized on March 27, 1949 at St Peters Lutheran Church in Newell, Buena Vista County. Warren Corderman died at age 87 years old on October 14, 2007 in Newell, and was buried at Newell Cemetery E Jensen St, in Newell.

Warren Russell Corderman

Newell, Buena Vista County, IA 50568

January 25, 1920

Sac City, Sac County, Iowa, 50583, United States

October 14, 2007

Newell, Buena Vista County, Iowa, 50568, United States

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Russell Corderman was born on January 25, 1920, in Cedar Township, Sac County, Iowa, to Alice Gertrude Larimer (1898-1982)and Warren Hatfield Corderman (1892-1969). He grew up in Douglas Township and attended country school, where he graduated. He had siblings Robert Laverne, Morris Elgin, Betty Jane, Berneta Avis, Bonnie Mavis, and Virginia Belle Corderman. Farming was a significant part of Russell's life. He farmed with his father and continued to work on the farm throughout his life. He also worked for Lockheed Vegas in California and North American Aircraft in Kansas City before enlisting in the United States Air Corp. Russell enlisted on September 2, 1942. He served his country with distinction, earning the rank of Corporal. Russell was honorably discharged in May of 1943 to return home and farm following his father's heart attack. On August 29, 1946, Russell married Maxine Schuler (born 1927) at Fort Collins, Colorado. Together they had two children, Candace and Warren "Rusty." His family was his love, and Russell enjoyed dancing, playing cards, and attending family activities, especially family reunions. Russell was an active member of St. Peter Lutheran Church in Newell, where he was baptized and confirmed on March 27, 1949. He served as an Elder and Trustee in the church. He was also a member of the Newell American Legion for 63 years, serving in the Color Guard, Commander, and on the Legion Farm Board. He helped develop the Avenue of flags. Additionally, he served as Douglas Township Trustee for 40 years. Russell Corderman passed away on October 14, 2007 in Newell, Buena Vista, Iowa, USA and was laid to rest at the Newell Cemetery.
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1920

Birthday

January 25, 1920

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Sac City, Sac County, Iowa 50583, United States

Birthplace

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Ethnicity & Family History

He was white. His father was born in Wall Lake, Sac, Iowa, USA and his mother was born in Sac City, Sac, Iowa, USA.
Nationality & Locations

Warren was born in Sac City, Sac, Iowa, USA and grew up in Douglas, Sac, Iowa, USA. He spent most of his adult life in Newell, Buena Vista, Iowa, USA.
Early Life & Education

He grew up in Douglas Township where he graduated from country school.
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1949

Baptism

March 27, 1949
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St Peters Lutheran Church in Newell, Buena Vista County, Iowa 50568, United States
Place of worship
Religious Beliefs

Russell was baptized and confirmed at St. Peter Lutheran Church in Newell on March 27, 1949, where he remained an active member, serving as an Elder and Trustee.
Military Service

Warren R. Corderman was a member of the United States military who served during World War II. He enlisted on September 2, 1942, at Fort Crook, Nebraska, and was given the military serial number 17079018. Corderman's enlistment was with the Air Corps, which was the predecessor of the modern-day United States Air Force. At the time, the Air Corps was a division of the United States Army and was responsible for the nation's aerial warfare. Corderman's rank at the time of his enlistment was Private in the Army of the United States. This designation included all voluntary enlistments effective December 8, 1941, and thereafter, as well as one-year enlistments of National Guardsmen whose state enlistment expired while in federal service. It also included officers appointed in the Army of the United States under Army Regulations 605-10. Corderman's terms of enlistment were for the duration of the war or other emergency, plus six months, subject to the discretion of the President or otherwise according to law. This meant that he would be required to serve for the entire duration of the war, which was not yet known, and an additional six months beyond that. He served his country in the United States Air Corp, earning the rank of Corporal, when he was honorably discharged in May of 1943 to return home and farm following his father's heart attack.
Professional Career

He farmed with his father and worked for Lockheed Vegas in California and North American Aircraft in Kansas City before enlisting in the service on September 2, 1942.
Personal Life & Family

Farming was Russell's life. He loved working the fields and living on the land. He never officially retired, but continued to help Rusty in any way he could. While farming was his life, his family was his love. Warren treasured every moment he was able to share with his wife, children, grandchildren, siblings and extended family. He enjoyed dancing and playing cards, family activities and especially family reunions. He was a member of the Newell American Legion for 63 years, serving in the Color Guard, Commander, and on the Legion Farm Board. He helped develop the Avenue of flags. He served as Douglas Township Trustee for 40 years.
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2007

Death

October 14, 2007

Death date

Unknown
Cause of death

Newell, Buena Vista County, Iowa 50568, United States
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Newell Cemetery E Jensen St, in Newell, Buena Vista County, Iowa 50568, United States
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Obituary

Warren Russell "Pill" Corderman, age 87, of Newell, Iowa, passed away on Sunday, October 14, 2007 at his home in Newell. Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m., Wednesday, October 17th, at St. Peter Lutheran Church in Newell with Rev. Michael Harman officiating. Burial will be at the Newell Cemetery with Military Graveside Rites by the American Legion Post No. 193 of Newell. The Fratzke & Jensen Funeral Home in Newell is in charge of arrangements. Visitation is from 4:00-8:00 p.m., Tuesday, October 16th at the Fratzke & Jensen Funeral Home in Newell. Russell was born on January 25, 1920, in Cedar Township, Sac County, Iowa, the son of Alice (Larimer) and Warren H. Corderman. He grew up in Douglas Township where he graduated from country school. He farmed with his father and worked for Lockheed Vegas in California and North American Aircraft in Kansas City before enlisting in the service on September 2, 1942. He served his country in the United States Air Corp, earning the rank of Corporal, when he was honorably discharged in May of 1943 to return home and farm following his father's heart attack. On August 29, 1946, Russell was united in marriage to Maxine Schuler at Fort Collins, Colorado. To this union two children were born, Candace and Warren "Rusty". Farming was Russell's life. He loved working the fields and living on the land. He never officially retired, but continued to help Rusty in any way he could. While farming was his life, his family was his love. He treasured every moment he was able to share with his wife, children, grandchildren, siblings and extended family. He enjoyed dancing and playing cards, family activities and especially family reunions. He will be dearly missed. Russell was baptized and confirmed at St. Peter Lutheran Church in Newell on March 27, 1949, where he remained an active member, serving as an Elder and Trustee. He was a member of the Newell American Legion for 63 years, serving in the Color Guard, Commander, and on the Legion Farm Board. He helped develop the Avenue of flags. He served as Douglas Township Trustee for 40 years. Left to cherish his memory are his wife Maxine; daughter Candace Booth and husband Dennis of Lytton, IA; son Warren Russell "Rusty" Corderman and wife Karen of Newell, IA; six grandchildren: Kyle Corderman of Greeley, CO, Craig Corderman of Ankeny, IA, and Trent Corderman of Whiting, IA; Sara (Brian) Pibal of Lytton, IA, Becky (Brent) Pike of Whiting, IA; and Ben (Beth) Booth of Mitchellville, IA; five great-grandchildren: Chase and Carson Pibal, Brenna and Briley Pike, and Brooklynn Booth. Other survivors include his sister Bernie Stoffregen of Sac City, IA; brother-in-law Roland (Gwen) Gibbons of Sac City, IA; and many extended family members; and a host of friends. Russell was preceded in death by his parents; two brothers: Robert and Morris Corderman; toddler/younger sister, Virginia Corderman; and two sisters: Betty Gibbons and Bonnie Jensen.

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