Vander Wilt, Gerrit J. 1866-1949

VANDERWILT, DEGRAAF, VERHOEF

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

Source: Sioux Center News (2-24-1949)

Born: October 16, 1866
Died: February 16, 1949

Death came to Gerrit J. Vander Wilt Wednesday afternoon, February 16 after a lingering illness of several months. At the time of his death he had reached the age of 82 years and 4 months. He was born October 16, 1866 at Pella, Iowa, and came to Sioux County with his parents, Antonie and Catharina (Verhoef) Vander Wilt, at the age of 15 settling near Middleburg.

In 1890 he was united in marriage to Martha De Graaf and homesteaded near Middleburg where they resided for 40 years. ln 1930 they moved to Orange City where they have lived for the past 18 years.

Surviving are the widow and five children: Jennie (Mrs. Arie Bomgaars of Orange City), Frank Vander Wilt of Middleburg, Kathryn (Mrs. Henry Rowenhorst of Orange City), Sophie (Mrs. Gt. Koerselman of Middleburg), Dr. Dick Vander Wilt of Sibley.

Two sons preceded him in death: Anthony a young man of 19 died in 1913, and Herman passed away in the year 1944.

There are 17 grandchildren and 4 great grandchildren. Also surviving are 2 brothers Herman and Walter Vander Wilt of Sioux Center, and one sister, Mrs. William Bomgaars of Newkirk.

Funeral services were held Saturday afternoon at the First Reformed Church of Orange City with Reverend H. Colenbrander present pastor, and Reverend F.B. Mansen former pastor of the decedent, officiating. Interment was made in the Middleburg Cemetery.