Roelofs, Davis M. "Dave" 1909-2008

ROELOFS, DEGRAAF, DYKSHORN

Posted By: Mary Lou Verburg Volunteer (email)
Date: 1/27/2015 at 15:03:48

Born: October 31, 1909 Lismore, Minnesota
Died: January 10, 2008 Sioux Center, Iowa

Davis M. Roelofs, 98, of Sioux Center died Thurs. Jan. 10 at Royale Meadows Care Center in Sioux Center.

A Memorial service will be Sat. Jan. 19 at 11 a.m. at Central Reformed Church of Sioux Center with Rev. R. Van Rathbun officiating. Interment will be prior to service in Memory Gardens Cemetery of Sioux Center under the direction of Memorial Funeral Home of Sioux Center.

Roelofs was born October 31, 1909 in Lismore, MN. His parents were Dick and Dena (De Graaf) Roelofs. At age seven his family moved to Sioux Center. He received his education in the Sioux Center Schools, Northwestern Junior College and graduated from Central College in Pella. He married Margaret Dykshorn in 1935 at Fairview, S.D. They moved to their home in Sioux Center where he was employed by the Farmer's Lumber Co. He later joined in the partnership with Art Vande Berg to establish a general store. Upon Vande Berg's retirment, he became sole owner of the Roelofs Store.

He was active in the Sioux Center Civic Club and served as the treasurer for 33 years. He also served on the Sioux County Conservation Board for 21 years. He was a member of Central Reformed Church, serving as Sunday school superintendent, teacher, deacon, and elder. He enjoyed gardening, hunting, and fishing, and spent much time reading.

Survivors include his wife of 72 years, Margaret Roelofs of Sioux Center, five children, Darlene and Marion Mouw of Sioux Center, Bill and Dixie Roelofs of Sioux Center, Merry Lynn Roelofs of Baxter, MN, Mary and Steve Chapman of Lakewood, CO, and Norma and Ron Vande Bunte of South River, NJ; one brother and sister-in-law, Stan and Pauline Roelofs of Wheaton, IL; a sister-in-law Jane Roelofs of San Diego, CA; 11 grandchildren; and 14 great-grandchildren.

Preceding him in death were his brothers, Edward and Harvey; an infant sister, Jeanette; two infant grandchildren; and one great-grandson.

Source: Local paper after 1/10/2008