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LeRoy Veldhuizen

Birth	:	24 Jan 1930 Iowa, USA
Death	:	15 Apr 2017 Oskaloosa, Mahaska County, Iowa, USA
Burial	:	Evergreen Cemetery, Leighton, Mahaska County, USA
Coordinate	:	41.3572006, -92.7881012
Description	:	courtesy of Bates Funeral Chapel: LeRoy Veldhuizen, 87, of Oskaloosa passed away in the peace of his home on Saturday, April 15, 2017. LeRoy was born on the family farm to Gerrit and Emma Rempel Veldhuizen on January 24, 1930. He was raised in Leighton and was a graduate of Pella High School. In 1952, LeRoy was united in marriage to Frances Heslinga. Throughout his life LeRoy was creative, hardworking, and resourceful. He was self-employed, owning and operating Veldhuizen Sawmill, Otley Coal Company, and South River Limestone. Well before the popularity of his favorite show... Read More	courtesy of Bates Funeral Chapel: LeRoy Veldhuizen, 87, of Oskaloosa passed away in the peace of his home on Saturday, April 15, 2017. LeRoy was born on the family farm to Gerrit and Emma Rempel Veldhuizen on January 24, 1930. He was raised in Leighton and was a graduate of Pella High School. In 1952, LeRoy was united in marriage to Frances Heslinga. Throughout his life LeRoy was creative, hardworking, and resourceful. He was self-employed, owning and operating Veldhuizen Sawmill, Otley Coal Company, and South River Limestone. Well before the popularity of his favorite show American Pickers, LeRoy recognized treasure in what others viewed as trash. In the early 1980s, he bought a house for a dollar, moved it to his acreage on the outskirts of Oskaloosa, and created a home that he and Frances enjoyed for the past 30 years. In retirement LeRoy pursued his hobbies of restoring cars and working on the New Sharon farm. He was a faithful member of Central Reformed Church. LeRoy could build almost anything and took the greatest pleasure in the family he built with Frances. He is survived by Frances and their four children, Constance (Garry) Soper of Brick, New Jersey; Mary Grace of Altoona, Iowa; Brian (Cindy) Veldhuizen of Fairfield, Iowa; and Lisa (Keith) Allen of Austin, Texas. His family also includes 8 grandchildren and 8 great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents; a brother, Virgil; a sister, Ruby; and a grandson, Andrew Veldhuizen. The quest to understand how things work was the essence of LeRoy’s personality. This inquisitiveness prompted him to donate his physical remains to the University of Iowa. Memorial services will be held at Central Reformed Church on Friday, April 21, 2017, at 10:30 a.m., with Reverend Jon Nelson officiating. Family will gather in the basement of the church for a time of fellowship following the memorial service.

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LeRoy Veldhuizen's memorial is located at: Evergreen Cemetery, Leighton, Mahaska County, USA.
When did LeRoy Veldhuizen death?
LeRoy Veldhuizen death on 15 Apr 2017 in Oskaloosa, Mahaska County, Iowa, USA
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Latitude: 41.3572006
Longitude: -92.7881012

Family Members:

Parent

Gerrit Veldhuizen

(1891 - 1959)

Emma Rempe Veldhuizen

(1893 - 1977)

Spouse

Frances Evelyn Veldhuizen

(1928 - 2018)

Siblings

Ruby Mae Veldhuizen

(1926 - 1926)

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Nearby Cemetories:

1. Evergreen Cemetery
Leighton, Mahaska County, USA
Coordinate: 41.3572006, -92.7881012

2. Centennial Cemetery
Mahaska County, USA
Coordinate: 41.3857994, -92.7771988

3. Olivet Cemetery
Leighton, Mahaska County, USA
Coordinate: 41.3147011, -92.8238983

4. Butler Cemetery
Leighton, Mahaska County, USA
Coordinate: 41.3100014, -92.7643967

5. Howard Cemetery
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Coordinate: 41.3400000, -92.8612000

6. Mitchell Cemetery
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Coordinate: 41.3918000, -92.7223500

7. Black Oak Cemetery
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Coordinate: 41.3922005, -92.8542023

8. Porter Grove Cemetery
Harvey, Marion County, USA
Coordinate: 41.3502998, -92.8764038

9. Prine Cemetery
Oskaloosa, Mahaska County, USA
Coordinate: 41.3280983, -92.7071991

10. Evans Cemetery
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Coordinate: 41.3027802, -92.7269363

11. Madison Cemetery
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Coordinate: 41.3577995, -92.6881027

12. Parsons Cemetery
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Coordinate: 41.3136300, -92.8707470

13. County Home Cemetery
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Coordinate: 41.2818985, -92.7677994

14. Rochester Cemetery
Mahaska County, USA
Coordinate: 41.2689018, -92.7902985

15. Smith Cemetery
Mahaska County, USA
Coordinate: 41.2724991, -92.8218994

16. Appel Cemetery
Mahaska County, USA
Coordinate: 41.4474983, -92.7861023

17. Gregory Cemetery
Tracy, Marion County, USA
Coordinate: 41.2910770, -92.8815070

18. Bellefountaine Cemetery
Scott Township, Mahaska County, USA
Coordinate: 41.2803001, -92.8666992

19. Beacon Cemetery
Beacon, Mahaska County, USA
Coordinate: 41.2778015, -92.7080994

20. Chew Cemetery
Oskaloosa, Mahaska County, USA
Coordinate: 41.3166718, -92.6668596

21. Peoria Cemetery
Peoria, Mahaska County, USA
Coordinate: 41.4620018, -92.8040009

22. DeLong-Delashmutt Cemetery
Mahaska County, USA
Coordinate: 41.2560005, -92.7460022

23. Jackson Cemetery
New Sharon, Mahaska County, USA
Coordinate: 41.4441230, -92.6989610

24. Weatherwax Cemetery
New Sharon, Mahaska County, USA
Coordinate: 41.4516380, -92.7116580