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Gordon A Schwanke 1925 - 1987

Gordon A Schwanke of Saint James, Watonwan County, MN was born on August 13, 1925, and died at age 62 years old on December 27, 1987. Gordon Schwanke was buried at Ft. Snelling National Cemetery Section V Site 9788 7601 34th Avenue, South, in Minneapolis.
Gordon A Schwanke
Saint James, Watonwan County, MN 56081
August 13, 1925
December 27, 1987
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Gordon A Schwanke's History: 1925 - 1987

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  • 08/13
    1925

    Birthday

    August 13, 1925
    Birthdate
    Unknown
    Birthplace
  • Ethnicity & Family History

    White, Citizen
  • Nationality & Locations

    Watonwah County, Minnesota United States
  • Early Life & Education

    Grammar School
  • Military Service

    Branch of service: Us Army Rank attained: T4 Wars/Conflicts: World War Ii Military serial#: 37781510 Enlisted: December 12, 1944 in Ft Snelling Minnesota Military branch: No Branch Assignment Rank: Private, Selectees (enlisted Men) Terms of enlistment: Enlistment For The Duration Of The War Or Other Emergency, Plus Six Months, Subject To The Discretion Of The President Or Otherwise According To Law
  • Professional Career

    General Farmers
  • 12/27
    1987

    Death

    December 27, 1987
    Death date
    Unknown
    Cause of death
    Unknown
    Death location
  • Gravesite & Burial

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    Funeral date
    Ft. Snelling National Cemetery Section V Site 9788 7601 34th Avenue, South, in Minneapolis, Mn 55450
    Burial location
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In 1925, in the year that Gordon A Schwanke was born, on November 28th, radio station WSM broadcast the Grand Ole Opry for the first time. Originally airing as “The WSM Barn Dance”, the Opry (a local term for "opera") was dedicated to honoring country music and in its history has featured the biggest stars and acts in country music.
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In 1935, when he was just 10 years old, on September 8th, Louisiana Senator Huey Long was shot by Dr. Carl Weiss. Weiss was shot and killed immediately by Long's bodyguards - Long died two days later from his injuries. Long had received many death threats previously, as well as threats against his family. He was a powerful and controversial figure in Louisiana politics (and probably gained power through multiple criminal acts). His opponents became frustrated with their attempts to oust him and Dr. Weiss was the son-in-law of one of those opponents. His funeral was attended by 200,000 mourners.
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