DeKRUIF, Roger (1942-2002)

DEKRUIF, STOVER, RASMUSON, STUDER, HAUGH, PUHRMANN, NELSON

Posted By: Hancock Co Genealogical Society (email)
Date: 3/1/2019 at 12:22:12

Roger DeKruif
1942-2002

April 10, 2002

Roger DeKruif, 59, of Britt, died Friday, April 5, 2002, at his home in Britt.

Funeral services were held Tuesday, April 9, 2002, at the St. Patrick Catholic Church, Britt. The Rev. Marvin Bries officiated. Music was provided by organist, Brenda Smith who accompanied vocalist, Karlee Schulz. Ushers were Allen Doughan and Marvin Holck.

Burial was in the Evergreen Cemetery, Britt. The Ewing Funeral Home was in charge of the arrangements. Casket bearers were Mike DeKruif, Donald DeKruif, Larry DeKruif, Dennis Studer, David DeKruif and Burrell Buren

Roger DeKruif, the son of Walter and Gertrude (Stover) DeKruif, was born May 10, 1942, in Paulina, Iowa. He attended school in Paulina, and later moved to Britt.

He was united in marriage with Sharon Rasmuson in 1961. The couple made their home in Britt. Roger was employed with Hancock Road Maintenance for the past 30 years. He enjoyed gun collecting, hunting, fishing and playing cards.

Roger is survived by his daughter, Debra Studer and husband, Dennis and children, Tony and Tara Studer of Britt; son, David DeKruif and special friend, Nancy and children, Alec and Angela DeKruif of DeLeon Springs, Florida; brothers, Donald DeKruif and wife, Carolyn of Britt, Larry DeKruif and wife, Kay of Minneapolis, Minnesota, Rodney DeKruif and wife, Sherry of Joplin, Missouri, Mike DeKruif and special friend, Becky of Waterloo; sisters, Kathy Haugh and husband, Joe of Newhall, Iowa, Audrey Puhrmann of Paulina, Iowa; nieces, nephews and his very special friend, Betty Nelson of Britt.

He was preceded in death by his parents; wife, Sharon in 1998; son, James; and brothers, Brad and Kenny.

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