Rensink, Henry W. 1880-1967

RENSINK, VOORTMAN, HUENINK

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

Source: Sioux Center News (2-23-1967)

Born: January 17, 1880
Died: February 19, 1967

Henry W. Rensink Rites Held February 22

Funeral services were held at the First Reformed Church here at 10 a.m. Wednesday, February 22, for Henry William Rensink, 87, retired farmer and life-long resident of Sioux Center community, who died at the Sioux Center Community Hospital Sunday.

Services were conducted by the Reverend Jack Boerigter and burial was made in the Sioux Center Community Cemetery with the Co-operative Funeral Home in charge of arrangements. Pallbearers were Wilmer Rensink, Arend Sandbulte, Merlyn Rensink, Darrel Rensink, Gerrit Vreeman and Willard Rensink.

Mr. Henry Rensink was born to Gerrit and Cena (Huenink) Rensink in Sioux Center, January 17, 1880.

He was married to Dena Voortman here in 1906. After their marriage the couple farmed near Sioux Center until retiring and moving into town in 1942. Mrs. Rensink preceded him in death in 1939.

Survivors include three sons, Gerrit, Marinus and William, all of Sioux Center; two daughters, Rena (Mrs. Ben Sandbulte) of Sioux Center and Sena (Mrs. William Vreeman) of Sheldon; 24 grandchildren and 45 great-grandchildren.

He was also preceded in death by two brothers, Anthony and Henry and one sister, Lyda Doornwaard.