Wierda, Martin, 1891-1965

WIERDA, BAKKER

Posted By: Mary Lou Verburg - Volunteer (email)
Date: 10/3/2013 at 19:05:39

Source: Sioux Center News May 6, 1965

Funeral services were held at the Central Reformed Church here at 1:30 p.m. Monday May 3, for Martin Wierda Sr. 74, long time Sioux Center resident and founder of the Wierda Decorative Service, who died at his home here Thursday afternoon after a brief illness. Services were conducted by the Rev. Marion Klaaren and burial was made in the Sioux Cetner Community Cemetery under the direction of Vander Ploeg Funeral Home. A brief service attended by immediate members of the family was held at the Vander Ploeg Funeral Chapel preceding the service at the church.

Mr. Wierda was born in Zeeland, Michigan, March 10, 1891, and moved to Sioux Center Community when a young man. He was married to Mrs. Rena Bakker on Feb. 26, 1924 and the couple made their permanent home here. He had worked as a painter throughout his residence in Sioux Center and had been associated with several sons in the operation of Wierda Decorative Service.

Survivors besides his wife include; 11 children, Lewis of Maurice, George Bakker of Sioux City, Dena (mrs Henry Franken) of Sioux Center, Henrietta (Mr. William Parsonson) of Paramount, Calif., Thomas of Orange City, Martha (Mrs. John G Van Roekel) of Sioux Center, Reynold of Sioux Center, Marvin of Sioux Center, Jane Eva (Mrs. Peter Duits) of Rock Valley, Bernard of Chicago and Myrtle (Mrs. Clarence Kiel) of Orange City.

Also surviving him are 34 grandchildren.and 8 great-grandchildren. Two sisters and five brothers preceded him in death.
Mr. Wierda had served as a deacon and elder for several terms in the Central Reformed Church.