Dykstra Sam 1879-1963

DYKSTRA, VANROEKEL, GIESEN

Posted By: Paul Van Dyke-Volunteer
Date: 4/2/2013 at 23:26:02

Sioux Center News. 1963-10-17.

Sam Dykstra passed away at the Ashton Convalescent Home Monday afternoon, October 7 where he was a patient for the past two years.
He was born September 26, 1879 he came to America from the Netherlands with his parents when a lad.

He married Grace Van Roekel in 1911. They were the parents of one son, Wilbert, of Sheldon. Surviving besides the widow and son there are two grandchildren and one sister, Mrs. Al Giesen of Orange City.

Mr. and Mrs. Dykstra lived near Maurice until 1930 when they moved to Orange City.
Funeral services were held Thursday afternoon in the First Reformed church chapel with Rev. R. Van Heukelom officiating. Interment was made in the Orange City cemetery.