FALTEISEK, Robert W. Jr. 1915-1944

FALTEISEK, ROETHLER, KENDELL

Posted By: Diane M Scott (email)
Date: 7/3/2012 at 13:51:00

Robert W. Falteisek Jr. – September 22, 1915 – February 10, 1944

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RICEVILLE GETS FIRST GOLD STAR
SGT. ROBERT FALTEISEK DIES OF SCALP WOUNDS

Riceville – Word was received here from the war department that Sgt. Robert W. Falteisek, Jr., had died from scalp wounds received in the service of his country.

Robert was born September 22, 1915, and was graduated from Riceville High School, June 2, 1933. He is the son of Robert Falteisek who is employed at Independence.

One sister, Mrs. Josephine Roethler of Ionia, also survives. The mother has been dead many years.

Riceville has 276 stars on its honor roll. This is the first gold star.

Mason City Globe Gazette, Friday February 18, 1944

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OFFER MASS FOR SGT. FALTEISEK
MEMORIAL TO SOLDIER KILLED IN NEW GUINEA

Riceville – Memorial services were held for Sgt. Robert Falteisek at the Immaculate Conception Church Wednesday. The Rev. Fr. O’Sullivan, pastor of the church, read the requiem high mass. Robert died February 10, 1944, from scalp wounds received while in service in New Guinea.

Word has been received from the chaplain stating Catholic services were held for him and describing the place where he was buried.

Robert’s sister, Mrs. Sylvester Roethler, has received a letter of sympathy from Gen. Douglas MacArthur.

Mason City Globe Gazette, March 3, 1944

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Robert W. Falteisek Jr. was the son of Robert Falteisek Sr., and Dorothy (Kendell) Falteisek. His mother died in 1919.

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World War II and Korean Conflict Veterans Interred Overseas

Name: Robert W Falteisek
Inducted From: Iowa
Rank: Sergeant
Combat Organization: 43rd Engineers General Survey Regiment
Death Date: 10 Feb 1944
Monument: Fort William McKinley, Manila, the Philippines
Last Known Status: Buried

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Burial Manila American Cemetery and Memorial; Manila, Manila City, Phillipines