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Birth	:	3 Feb 1863 Willemstad, Moerdijk Municipality, Noord-Brabant, Netherlands
Death	:	13 Oct 1929 Sioux Center, Sioux County, Iowa, USA
Burial	:	Memory Gardens Sioux Center Cemetery, Sioux Center, Sioux County, USA
Coordinate	:	43.0680000, -96.1720000
Description	:	GERRIT PUNT GONE BEYOND CAME TO SIOUX COUNTY IN EARLY '70s — FUNERAL WEDNESDAY Gerrit Punt, one of Sioux Center's substantial and wtll known citizens, died shortly before midnight Sunday, October 13th, at his home, where he had been ill for many months. He was the son of pioneer parents, having come with his parents from the Netherlands when a child of three years. The family settled first, in Michigan, but a few years later moved farther west, taking up a homestead south of Sioux Center in the early 70s. 37 years ago Mr. Punt was married to Miss Rena Van Dis.... Read More	GERRIT PUNT GONE BEYOND CAME TO SIOUX COUNTY IN EARLY '70s — FUNERAL WEDNESDAY Gerrit Punt, one of Sioux Center's substantial and wtll known citizens, died shortly before midnight Sunday, October 13th, at his home, where he had been ill for many months. He was the son of pioneer parents, having come with his parents from the Netherlands when a child of three years. The family settled first, in Michigan, but a few years later moved farther west, taking up a homestead south of Sioux Center in the early 70s. 37 years ago Mr. Punt was married to Miss Rena Van Dis. The couple engaged in farming until 34 years ago when they came to Sioux Center to live. Their oldest son now farms the homestead on which his grandparents broke the first land. Mr. Punt was a good neighbor, a kind husband and parent, and highly regarded in the community. He was a member of the First Reformed church where services were held Wednesday afternoon, preceded by short services at the home. Though a sufferer for some years before his death, which occurred in his 60th year, he was patient and uncomplaining. He is survived by his wife and 3 sons, Neal, Leonard and Arie, all of whom are respected farmers of the Maurice-Sioux Center district; by 4 brothers, all prominent Sioux county residents, Arie Punt of Orange City, Martin Punt, Sioux Center, Adam Punt, Maurice, Neal Punt, Sioux Center, and one sister, Mrs. H.J. Kots of Long Beach, Calif. Alton Democrat 1929-10-18.

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Gerrit Punt's memorial is located at: Memory Gardens Sioux Center Cemetery, Sioux Center, Sioux County, USA.
When did Gerrit Punt death?
Gerrit Punt death on 13 Oct 1929 in Sioux Center, Sioux County, Iowa, USA
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Latitude: 43.0680000
Longitude: -96.1720000

Family Members:

Parent

Cornelis Punt

(1831 - 1914)

Maria Helena Knook Punt

(1834 - 1903)

Spouse

Irene Helen “Rena” Van Dis Punt

(1863 - 1958)

Siblings

Maarten “Martin” Punt

(1861 - 1951)

Adam Punt

(1865 - 1947)

Cornelius “Neal” Punt

(1868 - 1956)

Maaike Gerdina “Maggie” Punt Schut

(1870 - 1901)

Gertie “Gerdina” Punt Rozeboom

(1874 - 1904)

Children

Neal G. Punt

(1893 - 1946)

Lane G. Punt

(1894 - 1993)

Arie G. Punt

(1898 - 1987)

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

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

3. Middleburg Cemetery
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Coordinate: 43.1102982, -96.0772018

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5. West Lawn Cemetery
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7. Saint Marys Cemetery
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Coordinate: 42.9594002, -96.1769028

8. Saint John Lutheran Cemetery
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Coordinate: 42.9585991, -96.2550201

9. Hope Cemetery
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Coordinate: 43.1939011, -96.1483002

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Coordinate: 43.1916080, -96.1273510

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Coordinate: 43.0546989, -96.3510971

12. Lincoln Township Cemetery
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Coordinate: 43.2000008, -96.1669006

13. Nassau Township Cemetery
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Coordinate: 42.9832993, -96.0318985

14. Saint Marys Cemetery
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Coordinate: 42.9902992, -96.0160980

15. Lebanon Christian Church Cemetery
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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