Vander Ploeg, Tjasse 1854-1930

VANDERPLOEG, VALK

Posted By: Paul Van Dyke-volunteer
Date: 6/13/2021 at 20:33:35

Source: Alton Democrat (2-28-1930)

Born: January 23, 1854
Died: February, 1930

Well Known Resident Gone, Tjasse Willem Vander Ploeg Funeral on Thursday

Funeral services for Tjasse Vander Ploeg were held Thursday afternoon at the home and First Reformed Church, in charge of Reverend Brunsting. Mr. Vander Ploeg was 76 years of age.

He was born in the Netherlands, where his marriage to Jaaktje Valk took place more than 51 years ago, the couple having celebrated their golden wedding not long ago.

They came to America about a year after their marriage and settled first at Alton where they lived for a year, then came to Sioux Center which has since been their home.

Mr. Vander Ploeg was in the furniture business here for eighteen years, but retired about 23 years ago.

He was respected by all and his memory will be cherished by his widow and the ten children who survive, namely, Mrs. John D. Rozeboom, Steen, Minnesota; Mrs. Henry Van Roekel, Nick and Charles, Sioux Center; Mrs Gerrit Huitink, Orange City; John, Sebastopol, California; Mrs. Reverend Raymond Lubbers, Sheboygan Falls, Wisconsin; Will, Maurice; Mrs. Teunis Den Herder, Mrs. Dick Raak, Sioux Center.

Two children have passed on, the oldest being buried in the Alton Cemetery.

He is also survived by a brother, John, of Orange City and a sister, Mrs. K. Theget of Roseland, Minnesota

Mr. Theget and daughter Winnie were for the last services, also Mr. and Mrs. John Vander Ploeg of Orange City and a niece and nephew, Mr. and Mrs. Henry Wesselink of Springfield, South Dakota.