Eppink, Herman J., 1919-2005

EPPINK, BEYER, JONGEWAARD

Posted By: Lydia Lucas - Volunteer (email)
Date: 8/19/2010 at 21:50:04

Herman J. Eppink, 86, of Danville, Illinois, formerly of Sioux Center, died April 30 in Danville, Illinois. A graveside service will be Friday at 10 a.m. at Memory Gardens Cemetery of Sioux Center with the Rev. Greg Alderman officiating.

Eppink was born February 17, 1919 in Sioux Center, Iowa, the son of John W. and Minnie Everdina (Beyer) Eppink. He was a graduate of Northwestern Junior College of Orange City and Iowa State College in Ames. After college, he served his country during WWII in Okinawa and the Philippines. On June 29, 1943, he married Beth M. Jongewaard in Sioux Center. She preceded him in death on August 3, 2004. He was a research engineer for Caterpillar Tractor Company, retiring after 42 years of dedicated service.

He and his wife were members of St. Mark's Lutheran Church in Washington, Illinois.

Surviving are two daughters and sons-in-law, Judy and Dan Sickmeir of Westville, Illinois, and Betty and Bob Wilhelmson of Mahomet, Illinois; four grandchildren; and one sister, Lydia (Eppink) Mol of Zeeland, Michigan.

He was also preceded in death by a brother, John Eppink; and four sisters, Wilhelmina, Henrietta, Ann and Alice Eppink.

Source: Sioux Center News, May 4, 2005.