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Peter Groen

Birth	:	30 Nov 1854 Marion County, Iowa, USA
Death	:	4 Nov 1940 South Dakota, USA
Burial	:	Graceland Cemetery, Corsica, Douglas County, USA
Coordinate	:	43.4277992, -98.4000015
Description	:	Father: Johannes Groen, b. 26 Mar 1826 in Zoetermeer, Z-Holland, d. ~23 Jan 1897 in Rock Valley, Sioux County, IA. His mother was Antje Van Lint. She died in 1855 in Marion Co, Iowa. Obit contributed by Gloria Graves: The Corsica Globe Obituary Pieter (Peter) Groen Death came this week to Peter Groen Sr., a Douglas County Pioneer, one of the oldest settlers in this vicinity, and for several years a resident of Corsica, So. Dak. Peter Groen is well known throughout this part of the county. He had reached the age of 86 years when he passed away, Monday,... Read More	Father: Johannes Groen, b. 26 Mar 1826 in Zoetermeer, Z-Holland, d. ~23 Jan 1897 in Rock Valley, Sioux County, IA. His mother was Antje Van Lint. She died in 1855 in Marion Co, Iowa. Obit contributed by Gloria Graves: The Corsica Globe Obituary Pieter (Peter) Groen Death came this week to Peter Groen Sr., a Douglas County Pioneer, one of the oldest settlers in this vicinity, and for several years a resident of Corsica, So. Dak. Peter Groen is well known throughout this part of the county. He had reached the age of 86 years when he passed away, Monday, November 4, 1940. Peter Groen Sr., was born November 30, 1854, at Pella, Iowa and passed away at the home of his son, John, in Armour, South Dakota. He spent his early childhood at Pella, Iowa, later moving to Orange City, Iowa where he was united in marriage to Jeanette De Geest in January, 1880. Two years later he moved to Dakota Territory and settled on a homestead near Harrison, So. Dak., where they lived until 1896 when they moved to a farm seven miles east of Corsica. They lived there until they retired from the farm in 1924 and moved to Corsica. Mrs. Groen preceded him in death ten years ago, on March 25, 1930. Since that time, he has made his home with his children. About six months ago his health fallen, and he quietly passed away on the morning of November 4th. He is survived by six children: Peter Jr., of Corsica; Anna Doscher, of Rapid City, So. Dak.; Ollie Sullivan of Miller, So. Dak.; Margaret Heezen of Stickney, So. Dak.; John of Armour, So. Dak.; Cleve (Cornelius in some records), of Corsica. Eighteen grandchildren and twenty great-grandchildren also survive. Funeral services will be held today in the Grace Reformed Church.

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Peter Groen's memorial is located at: Graceland Cemetery, Corsica, Douglas County, USA.
When did Peter Groen death?
Peter Groen death on 4 Nov 1940 in South Dakota, USA
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Latitude: 43.4277992
Longitude: -98.4000015

Family Members:

Parent

Spouse

Jeanette De Geest Groen

(1858 - 1930)

Siblings

Gertrude Groen Van Groningen

(1867 - 1945)

Children

Peter Groen Jr.

(1881 - 1971)

Ollie Groen Sullivan

(1885 - 1959)

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Nearby Cemetories:

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Coordinate: 43.4277992, -98.4000015

2. Grandview Cemetery
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3. Old Ebenezer Cemetery
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Coordinate: 43.4417000, -98.5278015

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7. Pleasant Ridge Cemetery
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8. Saint Peters Cemetery
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Coordinate: 43.3847008, -98.2514038

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Coordinate: 43.5236015, -98.5017471

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Coordinate: 43.4207993, -98.5986023

13. German Reform Cemetery
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Coordinate: 43.2860985, -98.4610977

14. Saint John Cemetery
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Coordinate: 43.4693985, -98.2027969

15. Saint Paul Lutheran Cemetery
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Coordinate: 43.5705986, -98.4816971

16. Silver Ridge Cemetery
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Coordinate: 43.5861015, -98.4210968

17. Church of God Cemetery
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Coordinate: 43.5259900, -98.2227400

18. Quaker Cemetery
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Coordinate: 43.5271988, -98.5796967

19. Aurora Center Cemetery
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Coordinate: 43.5267400, -98.5813950

20. Saint Mary Cemetery
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Coordinate: 43.5932999, -98.4250031

21. Saint Pauls Lutheran Cemetery
Charles Mix County, USA
Coordinate: 43.2861700, -98.5256300

22. Union Cemetery
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Coordinate: 43.5896988, -98.3047028

23. Emmanuel Lutheran Cemetery
Delmont, Douglas County, USA
Coordinate: 43.3331200, -98.1885800

24. Immanuel Lutheran Church Cemetery
Hillside, Douglas County, USA
Coordinate: 43.4700012, -98.1500015