Andringa, Peter 1876-1955

ANDRINGA, SCHOONVELD, ROGHAIR, REINDERS

Posted By: Paul Van Dyke-volunteer
Date: 7/13/2013 at 09:57:26

Source: Sioux County Capital (11-24-1955)

Mr. Peter Andringa, 79, died here last Wednesday morning, November 16. Funeral services were held Friday at the first Christian Reformed Church, with Rev. A. Dusseljee officiating. The body was taken to Holland, Nebraska for burial.

Pallbearers were Evert Reinders, John Walburg, Henry Tuininga, Andrew Wassenaar, Henry Hofmeyer and Richard Starkenhur.

Mr. Andringa was born January 11, 1876, in the Netherlands. He came to this country with his parents at the age of 17 years and settled at Holland, Nebraska. He made confession of his faith at an early age.

He was married to Eva Schoonveld October 10, 1908. Three children were born to this union. His wife preceded him in death October 23, 1927.
In 1950 he was married to Mrs. Roghair Reinders.

Survivors include his wife, Gertrude; two sons, Gerrit Andringa of Firth, Nebraska, and William Andringa of Worthington, Minnesota; one daughter, Mrs. Dick Dykstra of Hospers; 12 grandchildren; and three sisters, Mrs. A. Van Dyk, Mrs. L. Docter and Mrs. C. Dykstra.