Koele, Dick "Dirk" 1881-1961

KOELE, SYNHORST

Posted By: Paul Van Dyke--Volunteer
Date: 6/13/2021 at 20:33:34

Source: Sioux Center News (1-26-1961)

Born: June 3, 1881
Died: January 19, 1961

Funeral services for Dick Koele, 79, who died Thursday at a Sheldon, Iowa hospital were held at 1 p.m. Monday at the home, and at 1:30 p.m. at the First Reformed Church in Sheldon. Reverend Rogeboom officiated.

Burial was in the Hull Cemetery, under direction of the Kraai Funeral Home.

Survivors include the widow, Julia (Synhorst) Koele; three daughters, Mrs. Chuck Heiliger of Primghar, Iowa, and Mrs. Oscar Douma and Mrs. Madelene Rens, both of Hull; three sons, Bert, Henry and Clarence, all of Hull; two brothers, Jake and Henry, both of Hull, and three sisters, Mrs. William Faas of Sanborn, Iowa, Mrs. Hattie Leusink and Mrs. John Gunnick of Clinton, Wisconsin.