Van Putten, Gerrit 1852-1929

VANPUTTEN, VANDEWERFHORST

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

Source: Alton Democrat (2-22-1929)

Born: July 11, 1852
Died: February 16, 1929

GERRIT VAN PUTTEN EARLY RESIDENT
DIED SATURDAY AT SHELDON HOME— LEAVES NINE CHILDREN

Sioux Center friends were shocked to learn Saturday evening of the death of Mr. Gerrit W. Van Putten, longtime resident of this vicinity, who died from the effects of a stroke suffered the previous night.

He had been living at the Holland Home in Sheldon for only three months and apparently had been in good health and was enjoying life there. He was 76 years old last July.

The nine children surviving have the sympathy of the community in the passing of their father, who was ever devoted to their welfare. They are Mrs. Gerrit Jongerius of Steen, Minnesota; Ed Van Putten, Sioux Center; Mrs. Pleun De Zeeuw, Sioux Center; Mrs. Richard Dykstra, Rock Valley; Mrs. Henry Mouw, Mrs. Albert De Pree, Albert Van Putten, Mrs. Henry Huitink and Mrs. Henry Wissink, all of Sioux Center.

Mr. Van Putten was born in the Netherlands and lived there until several years after his marriage to Evertje Van De Werfhorst. Mr. and Mrs. Van Putten and two older children came to this country some forty years ago.

They farmed in this vicinity for thirty-five years and moved to town about eight years ago. Mrs. Van Putten passed away five years ago.

Besides his children he is survived by two sisters, Mrs. George Oelrich of Orange City and Mrs. Douwe Dykstra of Hull.

He was a faithful member of the First Reformed Church and served as elder for many years.

Although a few months before his death he had removed from this community, many friends will honor the memory of his fine and noble character.

Funeral services were held at the Home in Sheldon Monday afternoon and on Tuesday afternoon Reverend Lubbers had charge of services in the local First Reformed Church.