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Harold “Bud” Karsjens

Birth	:	26 Apr 1933 Parkersburg, Butler County, Iowa, USA
Death	:	14 Jan 2016 Waterloo, Black Hawk County, Iowa, USA
Burial	:	Ackley Christian Reform Cemetery, Grundy County, USA
Coordinate	:	42.5564490, -92.9666750
Description	:	son of Menno and Grace (Wildeboer) Karsjens U.S. Army veteran Harold “Bud” Karsjens, age 82, of Aplington Iowa was born the son of Menno and Grace Wildeboer Karsjens on April 26, 1933, in rural Parkersburg. He received his schooling at a country school through eighth grade. Bud served in the U.S. Army from 1955-1957. He was stationed in Korea. After his service he farmed in rural Aplington and rural Parkersburg. In addition to farming, he worked various ag-related jobs at ARCO in Ackley, Butler, Grundy FS in Aplington, Farmech in Parkersburg, and the Farmer’s Coop/Hardware Store in New Hartford, among others. On December 7,... Read More	son of Menno and Grace (Wildeboer) Karsjens U.S. Army veteran Harold “Bud” Karsjens, age 82, of Aplington Iowa was born the son of Menno and Grace Wildeboer Karsjens on April 26, 1933, in rural Parkersburg. He received his schooling at a country school through eighth grade. Bud served in the U.S. Army from 1955-1957. He was stationed in Korea. After his service he farmed in rural Aplington and rural Parkersburg. In addition to farming, he worked various ag-related jobs at ARCO in Ackley, Butler, Grundy FS in Aplington, Farmech in Parkersburg, and the Farmer’s Coop/Hardware Store in New Hartford, among others. On December 7, 1954, Bud was united in marriage with Geraldine “Gid” Abbas at the Christian Reformed Church, rural Ackley. To this union, they were blessed with six children. They made their home in rural Ackley. Gid passed away December 7, 1993. On May 26, 1995, Bud married Mary Ann Eekhoff Hoversten. They made their home in Aplington. Mary Ann passed away July 4, 2000. On February 9, 2002, Bud married Karen Berends Brouwer residing at their current home in Aplington. Bud was a member of the Ackley Christian Reformed Church where he served as both deacon and elder. He was also a member of the First Reformed Church of Aplington where he served as an elder. He was a member of the Aplington Amvets. Bud enjoyed spending time with his family and friends, especially his morning coffee group at the local auto repair shop, attending Christian music concerts, and dining out. Bud died Thursday, January 14, 2016 at the Cedar Valley Hospice House, after complications from a stroke. He was preceded in death by his former spouses, his parents, his son, David, four brothers and two sisters. Bud is survived by his wife Karen, daughter Denise (Dale) Akkerman, son Daniel (Martha) Karsjens, son Doug (Kerri) Karsjens, son Dean Karsjens, and daughter Dawn (Chris) Shepard, eleven grandchildren, five great grandchildren, one stepdaughter, Wanda (Kevin) Van Mill, four stepsons Rick Brouwer, Jeff (Jenny) Brouwer, Matt (Crissa Kellum) Brouwer and Chad (Kala) Hoversten; twelve step-grandchildren; three step great grandchildren, three sisters-in-law, Marjorie Karsjens, Marie Anderson, Thelma Peterson, and many nieces and nephews. Funeral Services will be 10:30 a.m. Monday, January 18th at the First Reformed Church of Aplington with the burial to happen at a later date. Military rights will be at the church, conducted by Aplington Amvets Post 102. Visitation will be Sunday, January 17th at the First Reformed Church of Aplington from 2:00- 5:00 p.m.

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Harold “Bud” Karsjens's memorial is located at: Ackley Christian Reform Cemetery, Grundy County, USA.
When did Harold “Bud” Karsjens death?
Harold “Bud” Karsjens death on 14 Jan 2016 in Waterloo, Black Hawk County, Iowa, USA
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Latitude: 42.5564490
Longitude: -92.9666750

Family Members:

Parent

Menno Wilhelms Karsjens

(1888 - 1949)

Grace E Wildeboer Karsjens

(1892 - 1976)

Spouse

Geraldine “Gid” Abbas Karsjens

(1933 - 1993)

Mary Ann Karsjens

(1939 - 2000)

Siblings

Donald Dave Karsjens

(1917 - 1989)

Children

David A Karsjens

(1965 - 1989)

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