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Birth	:	4 Feb 1923 Douglas County, South Dakota, USA
Death	:	26 Sep 2013 Platte, Charles Mix County, South Dakota, USA
Burial	:	Platte City Cemetery, Platte, Charles Mix County, USA
Coordinate	:	43.3981018, -98.8394012
Plot	:	East Side: Block 4, Lot 15, Grave 2
Description	:	Donald VanderPol, 90, of Platte, SD passed away Thursday, September 26, 2013 at his home. Donald VanderPol was born February 4, 1923, in his parents' home south of New Holland, South Dakota. Donald and his twin sister, Dorothy, were welcomed into the world by 5 older siblings with Don being the smallest of the twins at 3 ½ pounds. Don was the last remaining child of Henry Sr. and Margaretha (Maggie Hasseler) VanderPol's 9 children. Don attended grade school in a one room schoolhouse near the family farm and his sisters were a big part of his education, especially his older sister... Read More	Donald VanderPol, 90, of Platte, SD passed away Thursday, September 26, 2013 at his home. Donald VanderPol was born February 4, 1923, in his parents' home south of New Holland, South Dakota. Donald and his twin sister, Dorothy, were welcomed into the world by 5 older siblings with Don being the smallest of the twins at 3 ½ pounds. Don was the last remaining child of Henry Sr. and Margaretha (Maggie Hasseler) VanderPol's 9 children. Don attended grade school in a one room schoolhouse near the family farm and his sisters were a big part of his education, especially his older sister Jeannette, who was his teacher for several years. He went on to graduate from Corsica High School in 1941. He was united in marriage to Ann (Anna Frances) Eernisse on September 24, 1945. He was fortunate to celebrate his 68th anniversary two nights before his death with his loving wife and children. They spent their married life farming and working together. In 1953, they moved to the Chamberlain farm south of Platte. They eventually purchased the farm and lived there until moving in to Platte in 1997. Don never really retired; he continued helping his sons farm until he was no longer physically able. One of the saddest moments of his life was realizing he could no longer climb into his pickup. However, this did not stop him from being a valuable force on the farm. He was still combining corn and branding calves at age 88. Don was a member of the Christian Reformed Church in Platte. When it became difficult to attend services, he listened faithfully to the intercom services every Sunday morning and evening. He held numerous positions on township, school, and church boards. He was president of the Charles Mix County Farm Bureau for several years. He was preceded in death by his parents; 5 brothers: Henry (Ruth), Dick (Mayme), Alvin (Viola), Rolland (Hattie) and Lawrence; 3 sisters: Jeanette, Dorothy (Ray) and Leone (George); and one brother-in-law, Lloyd (Clara) Eernisse.

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Donald VanderPol's memorial is located at: Platte City Cemetery, Platte, Charles Mix County, USA.
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Donald VanderPol death on 26 Sep 2013 in Platte, Charles Mix County, South Dakota, USA
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Latitude: 43.3981018
Longitude: -98.8394012

Family Members:

Parent

Hendrikeus “Henry” VanderPol Sr.

(1884 - 1972)

Margaretha A. Hasseler VanderPol

(1886 - 1953)

Spouse

Anna Frances “Ann” Eernisse VanderPol

(1922 - 2017)

Siblings

Henry “Doc” VanderPol Jr.

(1908 - 1997)

Deicke Johann “Dick” VanderPol

(1909 - 1967)

Dr Jeannette Alida VanderPol

(1910 - 1991)

Alvin VanderPol

(1913 - 1969)

Rolland Bernhard VanderPol

(1918 - 2011)

Lawrence “Tune” VanderPol

(1925 - 1993)

Margaret Leone VanderPol DeBoer

(1927 - 2002)

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