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Arnold Emil Drewelow 1919 - 1991

Arnold Emil Herman Drewelow of Apache Junction, Pinal County, Arizona United States was born on December 29, 1919 in Boyd, Chickasaw County, IA. Arnold was baptized in 1920 in Boyd. Arnold Drewelow died at age 71 years old on December 14, 1991 in Phoenix, Maricopa County, AZ, and was buried at National Memorial Cemetery Of ArizonaSection 18D Site 539 in Phoenix.

Arnold Emil Herman Drewelow

Apache Junction, Pinal County, Arizona United States

December 29, 1919

Boyd, Chickasaw County, Iowa, 50659, United States

December 14, 1991

Phoenix, Maricopa County, Arizona, United States

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Introduction

Arnold Emil Drewelow was born on December 29, 1919, to Wilhelm William Henrich Otto Drewelow Sr. (1893-1969) and Frieda Wilamena Ernestina Schulz (1902-1994). He was the eldest of 12 children. Arnold helped his father on the farm until he was drafted into the army at the start of World War II, where he rose to the rank of sergeant. After the war, Arnold worked with a blacksmith in Clinton, MN, learning the trade. He eventually saved enough to open his own blacksmith shop in Milan, MN. He loved hunting with his brothers, learned to fly a plane, crafted beautiful wooden bowls, and enjoyed exploring the trails around Phoenix. Arnold Drewelow passed away at his home in Apache Junction on December 14, 1991, just shy of his 72nd birthday.
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1919

Birthday

December 29, 1919

Birthdate

Boyd, Chickasaw County, Iowa 50659, United States

Birthplace

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Ethnicity & Family History

Arnold Emil Herman Drewelow was German. He was born on December 29, 1919 to parents Wilhelm William Henrich Otto Drewelow Sr and Frieda Wilamena Ernestina Schulz. He grew up in a large family with siblings including Dorothy Mae Ernestine Drewelow (1921-2014), Warren Herman August Drewelow (1922-2004), Berdeen Julia Drewelow (1923-1983), Lawrence William Drewelow Sgt WW II (1924-2016), Florence Drewelow (1925-), Richard Charles Drewelow Sr (1930-2013), John William Drewelow Sr US Army (1932-2020), Clarice Darlene Drewelow (1934-1999), and William Carl Drewelow Jr US Navy Korea (1935-1986). His father Wilhelm was born on February 26, 1893 in Boyd, Chickasaw County, Iowa, USA and grew up in New Hampshire, Chickasaw County, Iowa, USA. He married Frieda on April 2, 1919 in Grand Meadow, Mower, Minnesota, USA and raised their family in Chickasaw, Iowa, USA. He worked as a farmer and passed away on March 16, 1969 in Graceville, Big Stone, Minnesota, USA. His mother Frieda was born on October 15, 1902 in Dexter, Mower County, Minnesota, USA and grew up in Grandview, Lyon, Minnesota, USA. Her father was born in Germany and her mother was born in Minnesota. After marrying Wilhelm in 1919, she raised their family in Chickasaw, Iowa, USA. She passed away on December 31, 1994 in Graceville, Big Stone, Minnesota, USA.
Nationality & Locations

Arnold was born in Boyd, New Hampton, Chickasaw, Iowa, USA and grew up in New Hampton and Boyd, Iowa. Later in life he and his wife lived in Phoenix, Maricopa, Arizona, USA. They bought property in Apache Junction, AZ where they built their own retirement cottage.
Early Life & Education

He completed his education through the 8th grade. See Arnold Emil Drewelow 8th Grade Graduation.
1920

Baptism

1920
Baptism date
Boyd, Chickasaw County, Iowa 50659, United States
Place of worship
Religious Beliefs

He was Lutheran. Arnold was confirmed at St John's Lutheran Church in Boyd, Iowa on May 6, 1924. See Baptism Certificate Arnold Drewelow.
Military Service

Arnold Emil Drewelow, at the age of 21, registered for the draft on July 1, 1941, in Graceville, Big Stone, Minnesota, USA, where he also resided. Arnold was employed by William Drewelow at the time (his father). He stood 5 feet 8 inches tall, weighed 190 pounds, and had a light complexion with blonde hair and blue eyes. His next of kin was listed as William Drewelow. He served in the US Army during World War II. He earned the rank of Sergeant and served from March 13, 1942 until November 16, 1945.
Professional Career

Arnold worked as a Black Smith and a farmer.
Personal Life & Family

On November 22, 1943 he married Verna Eileen Utz (1924–1998). See Arnold & Verna (Utz) Drewelow wedding. Although Arnold and Verna didn't have children, they stayed busy with work and saved enough to buy property in Apache Junction, AZ, where they built their own retirement cottage. He loved hunting with his brothers and learned to fly a plane, which thrilled his family when he flew over their farm near Beardsley, MN, tilting a wing while they waved excitedly. Arnold crafted beautiful wooden bowls using his lathe and enjoyed exploring the trails around Phoenix.
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1991

Death

December 14, 1991

Death date

Likely COPD Related

Cause of death

Phoenix, Maricopa County, Arizona United States
Death location

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Gravesite & Burial

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Funeral date
National Memorial Cemetery Of ArizonaSection 18D Site 539 in Phoenix, Az 85024
Burial location
Obituary

Arnold Emil Drewelow was born to Freida and William Drewelow December 29, 1919 in Boyd, IA. He was the first child in a family of 12. Arnold helped his dad on the farm until he was drafted in the army at the beginning of World War II. While in the service he became a sergeant. He married Verna Eleina Utz November 22. 1943. When Arnold came home from the service, he worked with a black smith in Clinton, MN learning the trade. He saved enough to open his open black smith shop in Milan, MN. He loved hunting with his brothers, he learned to fly a plane and would thrill the family by flying over the farm near Beardsley, MN and tilt a wing while the family waved frantically. Arnold and Verna were not blessed with children but filled their lives with work and saved enough to purchase property in Apache Junction, AZ where they built their own retirement cottage. Arnold made beautiful wooden bowls with his lathe. He loved exploring the trails around Phoenix. Arnold passed away at his home Apache Junction December 14. 1991 at the age of almost 72. Written by the youngest sister, Dianne Marie who shared is birthday.

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A Soldiers Death Directions to Spouse

Arnold Emil Drewelow wrote to his wife Verna, instructing her on the actions she needed to take in case he was killed in action

Date & Place: 1943

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Arnold Emil Hermann Drewelow, 1920

A photo of Arnold Emil Hermann Drewelow - One year picture or so 1920

Date & Place: 1920 in New Hampton, Chickasaw County, Iowa 50659, United States

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Drewelow Family Photo Circa 1953

A photo of the Drewelow family, 1953.

From Top Left:
Dorothy, Bill, Lawrence, John, Richard, Warren, Arnold, Berdeen
Lower Left:
James, Helen, Frieda (Ma), William (Pa), Clarice and Dianne

Picture was in the dining room on the farm near Beardsley, MN
People in photo include: Dorothy Drewelow, Bill Drewelow, Lawrence Drewelow, John Drewelow, Richard Drewelow, Warren Drewelow, Berdeen Drewelow, James Drewelow, Helen Drewelow, Frieda Drewelow, William Drewelow, Clarice Drewelow, and Dianne Drewelow

Date & Place: 1953

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Baptism Certificate Arnold Drewelow

Baptism Certificate for Arnold Emil Drewelow - January 3. 1920. It is all in German. It happened in Boyd, IA in the little Lutheran Church there. The God-parents are listed, Herr Hermann Drewelow, Grandfather, Emil Drewelow, Uncle and Frau Clara Schulz, Grandmother.

Date & Place: January 3, 1920 in Boyd, Sioux County, Iowa 51234, United States

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