Van Maanen, Albertus "Bart" 1859-1933

VANMAANEN, GEURTSEN

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

Source: Alton Democrat (3-3-1933)

Born: June 10, 1859
Died: February 24, 1933

Family name was Van Manen.

Van Maanen Funeral Held Here Monday---Was Resident This Community For Forty Years

Bart Van Maanen, a resident of this vicinity since the early 90's, died Friday at his home in Sioux Center, at the age of 74.

Mr. Albertus "Bart" Van Maanen was born at Barnekom, Holland, June 19, 1959.

He was married August 17, 1880 to Miss Gertrude Geurtsen (sic) Getrude Geurtsen was her mother! Her real name is Mina Van Maanen). In 1892 the family came to the United States and settled near Alton where they lived for a year and a half, then moved to a farm near Sioux Center.

Ten children, 8 daughters and 2 sons, were born to the couple and all of these, with the mother, survive. The children are, Mrs. H.A. Berghorst (Anna), Beaver Creek, Minnesota; Mrs. Tim Rens (Gertrude), Hull; Mrs. C. Wassink ( Jennie) ; Mrs. Gerben De Jong (Hattie), Perkins; Ed, Doon: Mrs. C. Hulstein (Grace), Sioux Center; Mrs. John Rens (Mina) and Mrs. Henry Vis (Winnie), both of Perkins; Mrs. Ben Bleyenberg (Alberta), Sioux Center; John, Perkins. 53 grandchildren and 7 great-grandchildren, also survive.

In 1917 Mr. and Mrs. Van Maanen retired from farm life and came to live in Sioux Center; which has since been their home.

Mr. Van Maanen was a devoted husband and parent and a staunch member of his church, the Second Christian Reformed, where services were held Monday at 2:00 o'clock, following brief rites at the home. Reverend Ypma, pastor of the church, officiated at both services.