Brink, John 1890-1955

BRINK, PENNINGS, KUIKEN

Posted By: Paul Van Dyke--Volunteer
Date: 8/15/2016 at 18:16:20

Source: Sioux County Capital (9-22-1955)

Birth: June 29, 1890
Death: September 16, 1955

John A. Brink Heart Attack Victim Friday
Spent Most of Life Farming in Maurice Vicinity

John A. Brink, a life-long resident of Maurice and Orange City died Friday, September 16, at the age of 65 years, two months and 18 days. Mr. Brink succumbed suddenly to a severe heart attack as he was preparing for the day's work.

Funeral services were held Monday with Reverend Henry Colenbrander and Reverend John Straks officiating. Burial was at the Sherman Township cemetery at Maurice. Pallbearers were Ring De Jager, Paul Mouw, Harry Ver Hoeven, Abe Van Peursem, John Van Peursem and Donald Jurriaans. Van Etten Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.

John Brink was born on a farm near Maurice on June 29, 1890, the son of Gerrit Brink and Johanna Pennings. He spent most of his life farming in the Maurice vicinity.

On January 10, 1912, he was united in marriage to Gertie Kuiken. Six children were born to this union.

He served as a deacon in the First Reformed Church of Maurice for a number of years. In September of 1943 the family moved to Orange City and he was a member of the First Reformed Church here at the time of his death.

He was engaged in electrical work and worked with his son, Edwin, who operates a hardware store in Maurice.

He is survived by his widow, and the six children; Edwin of Maurice; (Dorothy) Mrs. Arnold De Jong of Orange City; (Caroline) Mrs. William Smits of Maurice; (Esther) Mrs. Freeman Reppe of New London, Iowa; (Arloa) Mrs. Pierce Jansma of Maurice; and (Audrey) Mrs. Cornelius Siebersma of Orange City. He is also survived by 15 grandchildren, and two sisters, (Minnie) Mrs. John Peelen of Sheldon and (Gertie) Mrs. Raymond De Jong of Maurice: and one brother, Henry of Bellflower, California.