Burggraaff, Leendert 'Leonard' 1874-1942

BURGGRAAFF, VANDYKE

Posted By: Wilma J. Vande Berg - volunteer (email)
Date: 2/26/2017 at 13:43:52

Sioux county Capital of Oct 22, 1942

Boyden Man Takes Own Life
Leonard Burggraaff, 68, committed suicide in Boyden Tuesday morning. He was found on the railroad track after an inspector motor- train had attempted to stop and avoid hitting Mr. Burggraaff. No inquest will be held. Mr. Burggraaf had been in a despondent frame of mind for some time. His wife is confined to bed with a heart ailment.

Funeral services will be held on Friday, 1:30 at the home only. Survivors include his widow and four children, one son Richard in the army Mr. Burggraaf came from Holland 12 years ago

Note: The Sioux County cemetery index lists Leendert Burggraaff born 22 Jan 1874 died 20 Oct 1942 buried Sheridan Township Cemetery Boyden IA. 1940 census Leonard Burggraaf born about 1874 Neth. Lived in Sheridan Sioux Co. IA. Wife Maria 51 Sons Richard 24, Arie 23 and WIlmina 17. See obit of Mrs. Marie (Leonard) Burggraaff 1889-1983 She was Marie Van Dyke.