Leemkuil, Dean, David 1945-1948

LEEMKUIL, WALLINGA, THEMMEN

Posted By: Paul Van Dyke-Volunteer (email)
Date: 2/23/2011 at 23:22:09

Sheep Trample Boy 3 To Death
Toddler On Farm Near Orange City Had Opened Pen.

David Dean Leemkuil, son of Raymond and Alice Leemkuil, died Wednesday evening in the Doornick Hospital, from the injuries he received at his home by being butted by a ram.

David was playing in a grove of trees near the home, where the sheep were pastured, he had only been gone a few minutes when it was discovered that he had been attacked by a ram. He was rushed to the hospital where every effort was made to save his life.

David died at the age of three years , seven months and nineteen days. He is survived by his parents and one sister Lola Jean and both grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Dick Leemkuil and Mr. and Mrs. John Wallinga. He is also surivied by his great grandfather, Wm. Themmen

Sioux Center News(10-7-1948)