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George William Lensink Sr.

Birth	:	24 May 1857 Sheboygan County, Wisconsin, USA
Death	:	24 Dec 1941 Hull, Sioux County, Iowa, USA
Burial	:	Hope Cemetery, Hull, Sioux County, USA
Coordinate	:	43.1939011, -96.1483002
Description	:	George married Jane Bruggink on October 5th, 1881 in Oostburg, Wisconsin. George and Jane are the parents of five children: ~Infant daughter b. ? d. ? ~George William Jr. b. September 9, 1883 d. October 24, 1948 ~John b. February 11, 1888 d. October 1975 ~Fred b. March 2, 1891 d. October 6, 1957 ~Herbert William b. July 30, 1897 d. August 5, 1904 ******** Sioux County Index; January 2, 1942 G. W. LENSINK, PIONEER HULL MERCHANT, DEAD--DECEASED WAS IN GENERAL MERCHANDISE BUSINESS HERE FROM 1893 TO 1915 WHEN HE RETIRED George W. Lensink, Sr., a pioneer business man of Hull, and a resident of Sheldon since 1917, passed... Read More	George married Jane Bruggink on October 5th, 1881 in Oostburg, Wisconsin. George and Jane are the parents of five children: ~Infant daughter b. ? d. ? ~George William Jr. b. September 9, 1883 d. October 24, 1948 ~John b. February 11, 1888 d. October 1975 ~Fred b. March 2, 1891 d. October 6, 1957 ~Herbert William b. July 30, 1897 d. August 5, 1904 ******** Sioux County Index; January 2, 1942 G. W. LENSINK, PIONEER HULL MERCHANT, DEAD--DECEASED WAS IN GENERAL MERCHANDISE BUSINESS HERE FROM 1893 TO 1915 WHEN HE RETIRED George W. Lensink, Sr., a pioneer business man of Hull, and a resident of Sheldon since 1917, passed away on Wednesday evening, December 24, 1941, at 7:30 o’clock at the Holland Home where he and Mrs. Lensink had resided for the past eight years. Mr. Lensink had reached the age of 84 years and seven months at the time if his passing. He was a pioneer Businessman of Hull--coming here in 1893, while a resident of Hull he was the owner of a general merchandise store and built the place now occupied by the Bee Hive. Mr. Lensink retired in 1915 and in 1917 moved with his wife to Sheldon. Funeral services were held Saturday, December 27th, at 9:30 o’clock at the John Lensink home and at 10:00 o’clock at the First Reformed Church of Sheldon. Interment was in Hope Cemetery here at Hull. George W. Lensink, Sr. was born in Sheboygan County, Wisconsin, May 24th, 1857. He resided on the home farm until reaching the age of 22 years when he began work in a general store in Gibbsville, Wisconsin. Three years later he brought out the firm he was working for and operated that store for 10 years. He was also postmaster at Gibbsville during that time. In 1893, Mr. Lensink moved to Hull, where he bought out a store owned by J.D. Werkman. After several years Mr. Lensink put up a brick building, operating this business 20 years. While living in Hull he served on the town council and also on the school board. He retired from active business in 1915 and moved to Sheldon in 1917. George Lensink was united in marriage to Miss Jane Bruggink on October 5th, 1881. To this union five children were born, the first baby dying in infancy and the next child passing away at the age of seven years. The three sons who survive are John, George and Fred. Also surviving are nine grandchildren and one great-grandchild. The widow, Jane, also survives. The Index joins in extending sincere sympathy to the bereaved wife and sons and other relatives.

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Where is George William Lensink Sr.'s memorial?
George William Lensink Sr.'s memorial is located at: Hope Cemetery, Hull, Sioux County, USA.
When did George William Lensink Sr. death?
George William Lensink Sr. death on 24 Dec 1941 in Hull, Sioux County, Iowa, USA
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Latitude: 43.1939011
Longitude: -96.1483002

Family Members:

Parent

Spouse

Jane Wilhelmina Bruggink Lensink

(1861 - 1946)

Siblings

Angeline Lensink Claerbout

(1854 - 1934)

Children

George William Lensink Jr.

(1883 - 1948)

Herbert William Lensink

(1897 - 1904)

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Coordinate: 43.1939011, -96.1483002

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14. Peace Lutheran Cemetery
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Coordinate: 43.0989494, -96.2924118

15. Greenwood Cemetery
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Coordinate: 43.2308006, -95.9405975

16. Hope Reformed Church Cemetery
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Coordinate: 43.3296127, -96.0392609

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Coordinate: 43.3394012, -96.0164032

18. First Presbyterian Church Cemetery
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Coordinate: 43.3160591, -95.9707260

19. Newkirk Cemetery
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Coordinate: 43.0661011, -95.9781036

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Coordinate: 43.0996700, -96.3578300

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Coordinate: 43.3414001, -96.3131027

23. West Lawn Cemetery
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Coordinate: 43.0110970, -96.0653000

24. Highland Cemetery
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Coordinate: 43.0546989, -96.3510971