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Donald Malvern WHARFF

Male 1917 - 2011  (93 years)


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  • Name Donald Malvern WHARFF 
    Birth 26 Aug 1917  Atkinson, Holt, Nebraska Find all individuals with events at this location 
    Gender Male 
    Death 13 May 2011  Raymore, Cass, Missouri Find all individuals with events at this location  [1] 
    Burial New Virginia Cemetery, New Virginia, Warren, Iowa Find all individuals with events at this location  [2] 
    Person ID I9745  bmds
    Last Modified 8 Aug 2012 

    Father Conrad M. WHARFF 
    Mother Golda SAYLES 
    Family ID F4019  Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

    Family Gretchen Louise BOESE,   b. 12 Aug 1923, Newton, Jasper, Iowa Find all individuals with events at this locationd. 9 Sep 2003, Raymore, Cass, Missouri Find all individuals with events at this location (Age 80 years) 
    Marriage 26 May 1946  Newton, Jasper, Iowa Find all individuals with events at this location 
    Age at Marriage Donald : 28 years old | Gretchen : 22 years old. 
    Family ID F3937  Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

  • Event Map
    Link to Google MapsBirth - 26 Aug 1917 - Atkinson, Holt, Nebraska
    Link to Google MapsMarriage - 26 May 1946 - Newton, Jasper, Iowa
    Link to Google MapsDeath - 13 May 2011 - Raymore, Cass, Missouri
    Link to Google MapsBurial - - New Virginia Cemetery, New Virginia, Warren, Iowa
    Pin Legend  : Address       : Location       : City/Town       : County/Shire       : State/Province       : Country       : Not Set

  • Notes 
    • Donald was born on Aug. 26, 1917, on a homestead near Atkinson, Neb., to Conrad M. and Golda Sayles Wharff. When he was a young boy, his family moved to Newton, Iowa, and he graduated from Newton Senior High School in 1936. Don spent a brief time at Central College, Pella, Iowa, and then went to work for Maytag Co. at the home office in Newton. In 1940, he joined the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, and during World War II, he was stationed in northern Africa and throughout Europe. He was discharged from the 1340th Engineer Battalion with the rank of Warrant Officer.
       Donald married Gretchen L. Boese on May 26, 1946. The couple lived in Minneapolis, Minn., where Donald was proud to manage the Minneapolis branch office of the Maytag Co. He and Gretchen spent the first nine years of their retirement at their home on Briggs Lake, Minn. In 1991, they moved to Foxwood Springs.

  • Sources 
    1. [S4] Obituary.
      Wharff, Donald M. (1917–2011) – Donald M. Wharff, 93, passed away on May 13, 2011, at Brookdale Foxwood Springs, Raymore, Mo.
       Donald will be remembered for his love of life, friendship, faith, service and beautiful singing voice. A devout Christian, Donald was a member of First Christian Church of Minneapolis for 45 years. He sang tenor in the choir and served on the church board and also on the board of the First Christian Church Residence. He sang in quartets for years and continued in the choirs at Raymore Christian Church and Foxwood Springs. He continued to attend church and sing heartily throughout his life. Don also loved the symphony and live theater, attending performances until recently, and was an avid bird watcher and gardener.
       Donald was born on Aug. 26, 1917, on a homestead near Atkinson, Neb., to Conard M. and Golda Sayles Wharff. When he was a young boy, his family moved to Newton, Iowa, and he graduated from Newton Senior High School in 1936. Don spent a brief time at Central College, Pella, Iowa, and then went to work for Maytag Co. at the home office in Newton. In 1940, he joined the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, and during World War II, he was stationed in northern Africa and throughout Europe. He was discharged from the 1340th Engineer Battalion with the rank of Warrant Officer.
       Donald married Gretchen L. Boese on May 26, 1946. The couple lived in Minneapolis, Minn., where Donald was proud to manage the Minneapolis branch office of the Maytag Co. He and Gretchen spent the first nine years of their retirement at their home on Briggs Lake, Minn. In 1991, they moved to Foxwood Springs.
       He is preceded in death by his wife; his parents and brothers, Kenneth and Keith; brother-in-law, Frederick Boese; nephew, William Boese; and many dear friends. Survivors include four nieces, one nephew, four grand-nieces and one grand-nephew, many great-grand nieces and nephews, and many good friends.
       A memorial service will be at Brookdale Foxwood Springs, Bromwell Hall, on Tuesday, May 31 at 2 p.m. A burial service will follow at New Virginia Cemetery, New Virginia, Iowa, on Wednesday, June 1, at 1 p.m. In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorials to The Fellowship of John, Brookdale Foxwood Springs, P.O. Box 1400, Raymore, MO 64083.
      — Newton Daily News (Iowa), Wed., May 25, 2011

    2. [S5] Find A Grave, → Memorial ID 17586646.