DeWAARD, Robert D. (1944-2005)

DEWAARD, MEYER, WHITELEY, KERSEY, MOUW, REGNERUS

Posted By: Hancock Co Genealogical Society (email)
Date: 3/10/2016 at 19:15:56

Robert DeWaard, 1944-2005

June 22, 2005

Robert D. DeWaard, 61, of Woden, died on Thursday, June 16, 2005, at the Mercy Medical Center-North Iowa, Mason City.

Funeral services were held on Monday, June 20, at the Woden Christian Reformed Church south of Woden, with the Rev. Kevin Jordan officiating. Music was provided by organist, Marjorie Harringa who accompanied congregational hymns. Special music was provided by a men's quartet.

Casket bearers were Scott Mouw, Todd Mouw, Jay Regnerus, Steve Regnerus, Kevin DeWaard and Grant Whiteley. Burial was in the church cemetery. The Cataldo Funeral Home of Woden was in charge of the arrangements. Memorials may be directed to the American Cancer Society.

Robert Dean DeWaard, the son of Adrian and Ruth (Meyer) DeWaard, was born on January 13, 1944 at Wesley. He was baptized and confirmed at the Woden Christian Reformed Church. He attended the rural schools of Bingham and Grant Townships in Hancock County and graduated from the Woden-Crystal Lake High School in 1962. He continued his education at Dordt College.

He taught school at the Colton Christian School in Colton, South Dakota and also did some painting and janitorial work. He enjoyed fishing and playing basketball and baseball.

Bob is survived by his mother, Ruth DeWaard of Woden; two sons, Dale DeWaard and wife, Kelly of Lincoln, Nebraska and Jon DeWaard of Sioux Falls, South Dakota; three grandchildren, Amber and Grant Whiteley and Peyton DeWaard; a great-granddaughter, Adrianna Kersey; two sisters, Lois Mouw and husband, Roger of Colton, South Dakota and Carol Regnerus and husband, Gary of Orange City; a brother, Don DeWaard and wife, Jean of Pella; and many nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his father, Adrian in 1979.

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