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Gerrit A. De Jong

Birth	:	7 Aug 1906 Iowa, USA
Death	:	7 Feb 1997 Pella, Marion County, Iowa, USA
Burial	:	Peoria Cemetery, Peoria, Mahaska County, USA
Coordinate	:	41.4620018, -92.8040009
Description	:	Gerrit was born to Arie and Jaantje "Jane" (De Bruin) De Jong, the 10th child of 12. The family rented farms in Prairie and Richland Townships and raised horses, cattle, pigs, and chickens. When Gerrit was almost 8 years old, his parents bought a farm near Peoria. His family was one of the founding families for the Peoria Christian Reformed Church. His siblings were Mary, John, Martin, Richard, Margaret, Jacob, Peter, Wilma, William, Herman and Anna. February 25, 1932, Gerrit married Frances Blom in her parents home with his brother, Jacob De Jong officiating. They had... Read More	Gerrit was born to Arie and Jaantje "Jane" (De Bruin) De Jong, the 10th child of 12. The family rented farms in Prairie and Richland Townships and raised horses, cattle, pigs, and chickens. When Gerrit was almost 8 years old, his parents bought a farm near Peoria. His family was one of the founding families for the Peoria Christian Reformed Church. His siblings were Mary, John, Martin, Richard, Margaret, Jacob, Peter, Wilma, William, Herman and Anna. February 25, 1932, Gerrit married Frances Blom in her parents home with his brother, Jacob De Jong officiating. They had six children - Iris Joan born Dec 23, 1933 who married Gilbert Vander Wal on Jun 2, 1954. Kenneth John born Nov 25, 1936 who married Arene Rooda on Jan 30, 1958. Eugene Leroy born Nov 6, 1938. Norman Jay born Mar 21, 1941 who married Helen Van Zee on Feb 15, 1962. Verna Faye born Sept 14, 1944 who married John Vander Kooi on Feb 4, 1966. Gaylord Francis born Nov 11, 1948 who married Twila Bloem on Nov 19, 1971. Gerrit and Frances farmed in Mahaska Cuounty. He was 90 years old when he passed away.

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Where is Gerrit A. De Jong's memorial?
Gerrit A. De Jong's memorial is located at: Peoria Cemetery, Peoria, Mahaska County, USA.
When did Gerrit A. De Jong death?
Gerrit A. De Jong death on 7 Feb 1997 in Pella, Marion County, Iowa, USA
Where are the coordinates of the Gerrit A. De Jong's memorial?
Latitude: 41.4620018
Longitude: -92.8040009

Family Members:

Parent

Arie Cornelius De Jong

(1866 - 1938)

Jaantje “Jane” De Bruin De Jong

(1868 - 1956)

Spouse

Frances Blom De Jong

(1909 - 2000)

Siblings

(1888 - 1931)

(1889 - 1968)

(1892 - 1920)

(1898 - 1951)

Rev Peter Albert De Jong

(1900 - 1979)

Rev William C. De Jong

(1904 - 1990)

Anna Janet De Jong Roose

(1910 - 1955)

Flowers:

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