Leistra, John 1891-1965

LEISTRA, CANNEGIETER

Posted By: Paul Van Dyke--Volunteer
Date: 6/13/2021 at 20:33:32

Source: Sioux Center News (4-8-1965)

Born: December 6, 1891
Died: 1965

Funeral services for John Leistra, 73, Rock Valley, who died Monday at a Sioux Center, Iowa hospital, at 1:30 P.M. Wednesday at the First Christian Reformed Church. Burial in Valley View Cemetery under the direction of the Porter Funeral Home.

Mr. Leistra was born December 6, 1891, at Rock Valley. He married Anna Cannegieter March 17, 1922, at Rock Valley. They farmed near here until 1963 when they moved to Rock Valley.

Survivors include the widow; a daughter, Mrs. Richard Wilberg of Des Moines, Iowa; a sister, Mrs. William Evers of Rock Valley and two grandchildren.