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Jacob “Jacobus/Jake” De Ruyter

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Birth	:	10 Sep 1865 Terneuzen, Terneuzen Municipality, Zeeland, Netherlands
Death	:	24 Oct 1941 Hull, Sioux County, Iowa, USA
Burial	:	Memory Gardens Sioux Center Cemetery, Sioux Center, Sioux County, USA
Coordinate	:	43.0680000, -96.1720000
Description	:	Jacob De Ruyter was born near the town of Ternuiien, in the province of Zeeland, the Netherlands, September 10, 1855. At the age of sixteen, he came to America, settling in Oostburg, Wisconsin. Six years later, in 1887, penniless and with his earthly possessions in a bundle under his arm, he came to Iowa and settled in Sioux Center. He started the De Ruyter Hardware Co. in 1891 and by his honesty, integrity and tireless ambition laid the foundation for a business which celebrated it's 50th anniversary this past summer. In 1893 he married Aaltje Kloek and to... Read More	Jacob De Ruyter was born near the town of Ternuiien, in the province of Zeeland, the Netherlands, September 10, 1855. At the age of sixteen, he came to America, settling in Oostburg, Wisconsin. Six years later, in 1887, penniless and with his earthly possessions in a bundle under his arm, he came to Iowa and settled in Sioux Center. He started the De Ruyter Hardware Co. in 1891 and by his honesty, integrity and tireless ambition laid the foundation for a business which celebrated it's 50th anniversary this past summer. In 1893 he married Aaltje Kloek and to this happy union seven children were born, LeVinus, George, Mae (Mrs. R.P. Balkema, Sioux City), Alice, James, Arthur and Martina (Mrs. Lyle Gilbert of Clinton Iowa. Two children and Mrs. De Rueyter preceded him in death. LeVinus at the ae of 20, Arthur at the age of 13, and Mrs. De Rutyer at the age of 50. Two grandchildren Dorothy Ellen Balkema and Artie Jim De Ruyter preceded him to the heavenly land. After two years of failing health, Mr. De Ruyter passed on to his heavenly home at 12:30 A.M. Friday, October 24th. Surviving him are two sons, three daughters and eleven grandchildren. Mr. De Ruyter endeared himself to the community by his faithfulness to his church and worthy community interests. He served on the Town Council forty years and on the school board as its treasurer for forty two years. He was a director of the First National Bank and a member of the Public Library board. He was a keen student of history and International affairs, a lover of nature and a friend to all. Those who knew him were inspired by his gentle Christian character, his steadfast faith and his deep wisdom and understanding. Funeral services were held Monday, October 27, at 1:00 p.m. from the house and at 1:30 p.m. from the Central Reformed Church. The Rev. Mr. R. Meengs officiated. Burial was in the Sioux Center Cemetery. Contributor: hostagal (49125082)

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Jacob “Jacobus/Jake” De Ruyter's memorial is located at: Memory Gardens Sioux Center Cemetery, Sioux Center, Sioux County, USA.
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Jacob “Jacobus/Jake” De Ruyter death on 24 Oct 1941 in Hull, Sioux County, Iowa, USA
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Latitude: 43.0680000
Longitude: -96.1720000

Family Members:

Spouse

Aaltje “Alice” Kloek De Ruyter

(1871 - 1922)

Children

Levinus De Ruyter

(1894 - 1914)

George De Ruyter

(1896 - 1982)

Mae De Ruyter Balkema

(1898 - 1993)

Alice De Ruyter

(1901 - 1944)

Arthur De Ruyter

(1906 - 1920)

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Coordinate: 43.0680000, -96.1720000

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Coordinate: 42.9902992, -96.0160980

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Coordinate: 43.0996700, -96.3578300

16. Newkirk Cemetery
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Coordinate: 43.0661011, -95.9781036

17. Pleasant Hill Cemetery
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Coordinate: 42.9681015, -96.3143997

18. Saint Mary's Cemetery
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Coordinate: 43.1864014, -96.2878036

19. Valley View Cemetery
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Coordinate: 43.1866989, -96.2953033

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Coordinate: 43.2282000, -96.0985000

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Coordinate: 42.8953018, -96.2005997

22. Sheridan Township Cemetery
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Coordinate: 43.2047005, -96.0208969

23. Hospers Cemetery
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Coordinate: 43.0732994, -95.9197006

24. Union Hill German Baptist Cemetery
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