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Gerald Van Roekel

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Birth	:	5 Mar 1934 Eagle Township, Sioux County, Iowa, USA
Death	:	17 Oct 2021 Le Mars, Plymouth County, Iowa, USA
Burial	:	Memory Gardens Sioux Center Cemetery, Sioux Center, Sioux County, USA
Coordinate	:	43.0680000, -96.1720000
Description	:	Gerald Van Roekel, age 87, of Sioux Center, Iowa, died Sunday, October 17, 2021, at Park Place Assisted Living in Le Mars, Iowa. Gerald Van Roekel was born March 5, 1934, to Neal and Dena (Sneller) Van Roekel at the family farm west of Sioux Center. The family then moved east of Sioux Centerwhere he attended country school at West Branch #6 and graduated from Sioux Center High School. On June 28, 1955, Gerald was joined in marriage to Darlene Doornink at First Reformed Church in Sioux Center. The couple lived on the family farm north... Read More	Gerald Van Roekel, age 87, of Sioux Center, Iowa, died Sunday, October 17, 2021, at Park Place Assisted Living in Le Mars, Iowa. Gerald Van Roekel was born March 5, 1934, to Neal and Dena (Sneller) Van Roekel at the family farm west of Sioux Center. The family then moved east of Sioux Centerwhere he attended country school at West Branch #6 and graduated from Sioux Center High School. On June 28, 1955, Gerald was joined in marriage to Darlene Doornink at First Reformed Church in Sioux Center. The couple lived on the family farm north of Carmel, Iowa, where he farmed until he moved to Sioux Center. Gerald loved raising cattle and was passionate about farming the land. He will always be remembered for his Allis- Chalmers tractor and the rides he gave and participating in tractor rides and parades. Gerald was also an active member of Carmel Reformed Church for many years where he served as a deacon, elder, Sunday school and Catechism teacher. When they moved from the farm back to Sioux Center they became members of First Reformed Church Singing was a joy of Gerald's heart. He spent many years singing in the Carmel Quartet and duets with Darlene and others, as well as singing skits. He will always be remembered for his gift of singing "The Lord's Prayer" at his children and grandchildren's weddings and other special events. Being with his children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren brought joy to Gerald's heart. He always had a servant's heart and often would help them and others with a project of any kind. In addition, he along with his wife worked with SOWERS (Servants On Wheels Ever Ready) in Louisiana and Texas. He was a people person and never met a stranger. He is survived by his wife Darlene of Le Mars; five children: Debra (Merlin) Wynia of Luverne, Minnesota, Jerry (Pam) Van Roekel of Rock Valley, Iowa, Shera (Bob) Pender of Marshall, Minnesota, Brad (Beverly) Van Roekel of Sterling, Virginia, and Rachel (Jason) Schoenrock of Hinton, Iowa; 15 grandchildren; 24 great grandchildren; a sister and brother-in-law, Alvina (Don) Van Gorp of Montevideo, Minnesota, and a number of nieces and nephews. Gerald was preceded in death by his parents, Neal and Dena Van Roekel; brother, Delmar Van Roekel (6 yrs old); sister and brother-in-law, Bernice and Jim Moss and infant great grandson, Ethan Brown.

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Where is Gerald Van Roekel's memorial?
Gerald Van Roekel's memorial is located at: Memory Gardens Sioux Center Cemetery, Sioux Center, Sioux County, USA.
When did Gerald Van Roekel death?
Gerald Van Roekel death on 17 Oct 2021 in Le Mars, Plymouth County, Iowa, USA
Where are the coordinates of the Gerald Van Roekel's memorial?
Latitude: 43.0680000
Longitude: -96.1720000

Family Members:

Parent

Neal H Van Roekel

(1905 - 2001)

Dena Sneller Van Roekel

(1905 - 1993)

Siblings

Bernice H. Van Roekel Moss

(1930 - 2016)

Delmer Norman Van Roekel

(1931 - 1938)

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Nearby Cemetories:

1. Memory Gardens Sioux Center Cemetery
Sioux Center, Sioux County, USA
Coordinate: 43.0680000, -96.1720000

2. Carmel Reformed Church Cemetery
Carmel, Sioux County, USA
Coordinate: 43.1280000, -96.2295000

3. Middleburg Cemetery
Sioux County, USA
Coordinate: 43.1102982, -96.0772018

4. Peace Lutheran Cemetery
Sioux County, USA
Coordinate: 43.0989494, -96.2924118

5. West Lawn Cemetery
Orange City, Sioux County, USA
Coordinate: 43.0110970, -96.0653000

6. Sherman Township Cemetery
Maurice, Sioux County, USA
Coordinate: 42.9667015, -96.1444016

7. Saint Marys Cemetery
Maurice, Sioux County, USA
Coordinate: 42.9594002, -96.1769028

8. Saint John Lutheran Cemetery
Ireton, Sioux County, USA
Coordinate: 42.9585991, -96.2550201

9. Hope Cemetery
Hull, Sioux County, USA
Coordinate: 43.1939011, -96.1483002

10. Saint Joseph Cemetery
Hull, Sioux County, USA
Coordinate: 43.1916080, -96.1273510

11. Highland Cemetery
Highland Park, Sioux County, USA
Coordinate: 43.0546989, -96.3510971

12. Lincoln Township Cemetery
Lincoln Township, Sioux County, USA
Coordinate: 43.2000008, -96.1669006

13. Nassau Township Cemetery
Alton, Sioux County, USA
Coordinate: 42.9832993, -96.0318985

14. Saint Marys Cemetery
Alton, Sioux County, USA
Coordinate: 42.9902992, -96.0160980

15. Lebanon Christian Church Cemetery
Sioux Center, Sioux County, USA
Coordinate: 43.0996700, -96.3578300

16. Newkirk Cemetery
Newkirk, Sioux County, USA
Coordinate: 43.0661011, -95.9781036

17. Pleasant Hill Cemetery
Ireton, Sioux County, USA
Coordinate: 42.9681015, -96.3143997

18. Saint Mary's Cemetery
Rock Valley, Sioux County, USA
Coordinate: 43.1864014, -96.2878036

19. Valley View Cemetery
Rock Valley, Sioux County, USA
Coordinate: 43.1866989, -96.2953033

20. Saint Paul Lutheran Cemetery
Hull, Sioux County, USA
Coordinate: 43.2282000, -96.0985000

21. Saint Joseph Cemetery
Struble, Plymouth County, USA
Coordinate: 42.8953018, -96.2005997

22. Sheridan Township Cemetery
Boyden, Sioux County, USA
Coordinate: 43.2047005, -96.0208969

23. Hospers Cemetery
Hospers, Sioux County, USA
Coordinate: 43.0732994, -95.9197006

24. Union Hill German Baptist Cemetery
Sioux County, USA
Coordinate: 42.9169006, -96.3324966