Van Deest, Jozephus Herman 'Joe' H. 1859-1929

VENDEEST, KREMER, JUFFER

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Date: 6/13/2021 at 20:33:36

Van Deest, Jozephus Herman ‘Joe’ H. born May 1862 (1859) died 2 July 1929

There is a discrepancy with his birth year, his birth record states 23 May 1959, no other children born to that couple on the day month and years other than this on born in 1959. All other references in the USA are born 23 May 1862. He either forgot what year he was born or thought it was better to be more of the same age as his wife????

1925 Iowa census lists birth year as 1862 and lists parents as Reinder Van Deest and Frouwina (Catherina) Kremer.

Birth Record in the Netherlands lists Jozephus Herman van Deest born 23 May 1859 at Oude Pekela Groningen Netherlands to Reinder Van Deest a miller age 37 and Anna Catherina Kremer, Jozephus was born 23 May 1859 at Oude Pekela Groningen.

See the obit of his wife Jennie ‘Jane’ Juffer Mrs. J. H. Van Deest 1876-1956 Their two children were Ray Van Deest and Maggie Mrs. Ernest Mulder.

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Sioux Center News of July 3, 1929 In Dutch
Translated:
Tuesday afternoon, Mr. J. H. Van Deest, aged 67 years, due to pleurisy. The deceased had been unwell for several months and was so weakened that he could not withstand the onslaught of pleurisy. The deceased is survived by his wife and partner and two children, Mrs. Ernest Mulder and Ray Van Deest. The funeral will take place on Friday afternoon at half past one at home and at two o'clock a service in the Central Ref. Church.
The deceased has been mayor of the Sioux Center for many years. We believe that no one has held that position for so many years before, Mayor Van Deest was always wanted and was there as mayor to manage the town as economically as possible. Because of his many years of experience as a councilman and mayor, he was excellently acquainted with all matters pertaining to city administration. It will be extremely difficult to find a successor who will take care of the town business with such general satisfaction.

In another article
IN MEMORIAM
The Town Council of Sioux Center pauses reverently to take note of the passing of our Mayer Joe H. Van Deest, on July 2nd, 1929 at the age of sixty seven years. From 1901 to 1916, for fifteen years, he was continuously a member of the Town Council. He then served a Mayor for four years. In 1924 he was again elected to that office, and continued as such until his death. He therefore served the town for almost twenty five years. He was an honest, efficient and faithful public servant. His loyalty, intelligence and experience made his services of great value.
Be it therefore resolved, that we the members of the Town Council of Sioux Center Iowa, do herby express our heartfelt loss in the sudden death of Mayor Joe H. Van Deest. A loyal citizen, a true friend and associate, and a kind and good neighbor he will be missed.
That from us, who knew him long and well and at close range, he deserves the plaudit,
“ Well done, good and faithful servant.”
Be it further resolved That these resolutions be spread on the record of the proceedings of this Council: tha they be offered to the press, and that a copy thereof be sent to the widow of Mayor Van Deest.
Done at Sioux Center Iowa this 8th day of July, A. D. 1929. F. Den Best, H. K. Eggink, S. Compagne, J. H. Rozeboom, and J. De Ruyter; Members of the Town Council: Attest E. Straatsma, Town Clerk.