Zeutenhorst, David W. 1955-1972

ZEUTENHORST, OLIVER

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

Source: Sioux County Capital (9-28-1972)

Born: March 20, 1955
Died: September 20, 1972

CAR CRASH KILLS DAVID ZEUTENHORST

David Wayne Zeutenhorst, 17, a senior at MOC, died at the Orange City Hospital last Wednesday afternoon following an unusual car accident at the rear driveway of the high school. Dave, who was President of the Student Council, apparently lost control of the 1967 Volkswagon he was driving as he approached the driveway from Frankfort Avenue and crashed into a fire hydrant.

He was rushed to the local hospital where he died of head injuries at about 2:30 P.M. that day.

John H. Spradling, 17, one of three classmate passengers in the Zeutenhorst car was treated and released at the hospital. He was reported suffering from leg injuries and lacerations.

Norm Bomgaars and Todd Surber also classmates and fellow members if the MOC football team with Dave, were not injured seriously.

Investigating officers said that David had received permission from school officials to leave the building to go home for medication for a kidney infection which he had been suffering from.

His three classmates apparently decided to accompany him and the group was returning to school when the tragic accident occurred.

David is survived by his parents, Mr. and Mrs. John Zeutenhorst, a brother, Tim, at home; and a sister Janet of Iowa City.

Source: Sioux Center News (9-28-1972)

Funeral services were held at the First Reformed Church at Orange City Saturday, September 23, for David Wayne Zeutenhorst, 17, son of Mr. and Mrs. John Zeutenhorst, of Orange City, who was fatally injured in a car accident in Orange City September 20.

Services were conducted by Rev. R. Van Heukelom and Rev. A. Eissens and burial was made in West Lawn Cemetery at Orange City.

Dave was a member of the Maurice-Orange City High School football team.

He died at the Orange City Hospital of head and chest injuries incurred when his car went out of control and crashed into a fire hydrant near the entrance to the high school grounds.

One of three passengers in the car, John H.Spradling, 17, was treated at the Orange City Hospital and later dismissed. The other two passengers were Todd Surber and Norm Bomgaars, both 17, and of Orange City. They were not injured.

Survivors besides the youth's parents are a brother, Tim, at home, and a sister, Janet, of Iowa City. He was a grandson of Mr. and Mrs. John Oliver of Sioux Center.