Van Klompenburg, John Sr. 1867-1952

VANKLOMPENBURG, MULDER

Posted By: Paul Van Dyke --Volunteer
Date: 6/13/2021 at 20:33:37

Source: Sioux County Capital (3-13-1952)

Born: October 21, 1867
Died: March 10, 1952

Pioneer Orange City Man Dies Monday

John Van Klompenburg Sr. passed away at his home on Monday March 10 at 3:30 P.M. at the age of 84 yrs, 4 months and 18 days.

He was united in marriage to Dirkje Mulder on February 27, 1890. To this union were born ten children. They are John, Bellflower, California, Ike of Maurice, Grace (Mrs. Edward Vellinga), Rock Rapids, Gerrit, Rena, Henry and William, all of Orange City and Dick of Alton.

He was preceded in death by a son who died in infancy and Jacob, born March 10, 1895, died August 5, 1951.

Surviving are 33 grandchildren and six great- grandchildren. He also leaves to mourn, two sisters, Mrs. Albert Stuart, Orange City and Mrs. Levi Sinnema, Twin Falls, Idaho, Mrs. Andrew Sinnema, another sister preceded him in death.

The funeral services will be held on Thursday March 13 at 1 o’clock at the home and 2 o’clock at the First Reformed Church with Reverend Henry Colenbrander officiating.