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John Duimstra 1925 - 2005

SCHUT, DUIMSTRA, ALLEN

Posted By: Connie Swearingen- Volunteer (email)
Date: 5/22/2018 at 09:59:26

Sioux City Journal
26 July 2005

John Duimstra, 80, of Sioux City, formerly of Sioux Falls, S.D., died Sunday, July 24, 2005, in Sioux City.

Services will be 10 a.m. Friday at Immanuel Lutheran Church in Canova, S.D. Visitation will be 4 to 8 p.m. Thursday at Chapel Hill Funeral Home in Sioux Falls, S.D. Condolences may be sent to Penny Ray, 840 Cathy Drive, Tea, S.D. 57064.

John was born July 20, 1925, in Sioux Falls, to Neil and Wilamina (Schut) Duimstra. He grew up near Lyons, S.D.

On Jan. 18, 1951, he married LaVonne Allen in Colorado Springs, Colo. He served in the National Guard, A Battery, 147th Field Artillery and with the South Dakota Guard from 1950 to 1953. Upon returning from military service, he worked for John Morrell. The couple farmed in various places including Canova, S.D. until 1983, when they moved to Sioux Falls. He continued to work a variety of part-time jobs until his retirement in September 1999.

While living in Canova, he was an active member of Immanuel Lutheran Church. He served as Sunday School superintendent and teacher, sang in the choir, was a member of the church council and participated in various men's organizations. He enjoyed playing baseball, coaching Little League, playing the guitar in several bands and singing.

Grateful for having shared his life are his five children and spouses, Larry of Omaha, Rick and Cheryl Duimstra of Mission Hill, S.D., Cindie and Rene Lapierre of Sioux City, Jeff and Rosalie Duimstra of Sioux Falls, S.D., and Penny and Dan Ray of Tea, S.D. Also near and dear to his heart, Matthew, Laura, Andrew, Austin, Cole, Jordyn, Jace, Duane, Lloyd, Justen, Jared and Lauren.

He was preceded in death by his wife, LaVonne; his parents; and a brother, Bob.


 

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