Van Roekel, Albert 1895-1948

VANROEKEL, DOORNWAARD, ROUWENHORST

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

Source: Sioux Center News (6-10-1948)

Born: October 17, 1895
Died: June 8, 1948

Albert Van Roekel Dies After Short Illness

Mr. Albert Van Roekel passed away at his home early Tuesday morning, June 8, 1948 after an illness of three weeks due to heart trouble. He was 52 years of age.

Mr. Van Roekel was born at Sioux Center on October 17, 1895, and was a son of Geurt Van Roekel and Mathilda Rouwenhorst

On November 27, 1919 he was united in marriage to Miss Cena Doornwaard. Two sons were born to them, Gordon Albert and Loyd James who with their mother and one grand-daughter, Mary Ellen survive.

He is further survived by three brothers and two sisters: John of Hull, Otto of Orange City and Henry of Amherst, Massahuttes, Mrs. John B. Mouw of Sioux Center and Mrs. C. A. Kuyper of Rock Valley.

He was preceded in death by his parents and three brothers Chris of Carmel, William of Orange City, and George of Alton.

He was a member of the Central Reformed Church for 30 years.

Funeral services will be held on Friday afternoon at one o'clock at the home and at one-thirty at the Central Reformed Church Reverend Benjamin Ver Steeg will officiate at the services and burial will take place in the local cemetery.