Willemsen, Gerrit 1873-1916

WILLEMSEN, WIERSMA

Posted By: Paul Van Dyke-volunteer
Date: 6/13/2021 at 20:33:36

Source: Alton Democrat issue of 27 May 1916, Orange City column.

A sad accident occurred Tuesday evening at about half past seven on the G. Willemsen farm, 5 miles north of town. Mr. Willemsen and the hired men were busy breaking in a horse and the former was standing in front of the horse, while the hired man was sitting in a road cart. The horse was wild and in some way kicked Mr. Willemsen in the face, with the result that he died after a few minutes. The deceased was 43 years old and was born in the Netherlands. His wife and two children survive him, besides a father, W.J. Willemsen, two brothers, William and Henry living north of town, and the following sisters: Mrs. John Slothouber, Mrs. J. Nieuwenhuis and Mrs. Oostenink at Hull; Mrs. Gerrit Slothouber, near this town; Mrs. Van Meveren at North Yakima, Wash.; and Mrs. Roggen at Sheldon. Funeral services will be held Saturday afternoon at 2 o'clock in the church at Middleburg.
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Source: Hospers Tribune (6-2-1916)

Born: March 28, 1873
Died: May 23, 1916

Gerrit Willemsen, a well to do farmer living about six miles north of Orange City, near Middleburg, was killed Tuesday night.

Mr. Willemsen and his hired man were breaking a young horse and were about to hitch him to the wagon. The horse jumped into the air and struck with its front feet, striking Mr. Willensen on the head. Mr. Willemsen walked a short distance and fell. The hired man rushed to him and found him dead. Willemsen's skull was fractured.

Gerrit Willemsen was born March 28, 1873, son of Willem and Berendina Willemsen. In 1906 he married Willemina Wiersma. He was laid to rest at Middleburg Cemetery, Sioux County, Iowa.