Van Wyk, Ralph John 1930-2018

VAN WYK, DE JONG, VAN DER KAMP, VAN ZANTE, LANSER, VAN MAANEN, DUNSBERGEN

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Date: 7/13/2021 at 21:35:34

Ralph Van Wyk
December 3, 1930 ~ August 29, 2018 (Age 87)

Ralph John Van Wyk was born December 3, 1930, to William Gysbert and Johanna (De Jong) Van Wyk, on the family farm southeast of Sully. He passed away on August 29, 2018, at the Comfort House in Pella.

Ralph attended country school through eighth grade and completed two years of high school in Sully. He joined the U.S. Army in 1952, working as a radio operator until his honorable discharge in 1954. He later earned his G.E.D. through the GI Bill.

On January 4, 1952, he was united in marriage to Jane Ann Van Wyk at the Second Christian Reformed Church in Pella. They were blessed with three children: Phyllis, Delwin and Ruth. They were married almost 25 years until her passing in 1976. Ralph married Ruby (Van Der Kamp) Van Zante at her home in 1978.

After discharge from the Army, Ralph began farming and continued until his retirement in 1991. He and Ruby then moved to Sully. Ralph continued his passion while working many part-time jobs in the agriculture and carpentry occupations. He enjoyed tractor rides and woodworking. He was a true Jack-of-all trades! Ralph was a lifelong member of the First Reformed Church in Sully, serving as a Deacon and Sunday School teacher, active with the Gideon's organization and a current member of the Sully Lions club.

Ralph is survived by his wife Ruby, his children and step-children, and his siblings-in-law: Esther Van Wyk, Dorothy Van Wyk, Jeanette Van Der Kamp, Vernon Van Der Kamp, Neva Lanser, Bernard (LaVonne) Van Wyk, Ada Kay (Gilbert) Van Maanen, Donald (Lucille) Van Wyk, Dick (Linda) Van Wyk, and Harold (Twyla) Van Wyk.

He was preceded in death by his parents, his wife, Jane Ann, his siblings: Gysbert Van Wyk, Anna Mae (Bob) Dunsbergen, Gertrude (Ray) Van Wyk, Wilmer Van Wyk, Forrest (LaVonne) Van Wyk, and Vernon (Carolyn) Van Wyk.

Family

Phyllis and David Zylstra, Pella

Teresa and Brian Eschen

Brianna, Josiah, Risa

Kyle and Shalene Zylstra

Lydia, Aidan, Norah, Gerrit

Delwin and Karen Van Wyk, Newton

Heather and Matt Zylstra

Noah, Sage, Lily

Heidi and Steve Squires

Elizabeth, Abigail, Sophia, Benjamin, Hudson

Nathan and Elizabeth Van Wyk

Samuel

Ruth Renaud, Sully

Hillary and Mike Engbers

Grayson, Gavin

Holli Renaud

Brett and Sierra Renaud

Barb and Paul Fynaardt, Oskaloosa

Kim and Joe Albright

Austin, Haley, Caden

Kevin and Robin Fynaardt

Mallory, Aaron

Kendall Fynaardt

Kraig Fynaardt (deceased)

Bev and Rod Van Maanen, Lynnville

Kendra and Jon Rockhold

Kylee, Kale

Londa and Jason Schnell

Riley and Cori Schnell

Emma, Parker, Lincoln, Jordyn

Shawna and Cory Tice

Hadley, Kinsley, Brilynn

Debbie and Chris Merten

Ellyse, Avery, Jaxson, Adalyn

Brad Van Zante, Grinnell

Cameron and Hilary Van Zante

Silas

Drake Van Zante

Easton Van Zante ~ The Garden Chapel Funeral Home, Pella, Iowa 29 Aug 2018.