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Richard Henry Van Roekel

Birth	:	17 Mar 1912 Prairie View, Phillips County, Kansas, USA
Death	:	27 Oct 2003 Oskaloosa, Mahaska County, Iowa, USA
Burial	:	Evergreen Cemetery, Leighton, Mahaska County, USA
Coordinate	:	41.3572006, -92.7881012
Description	:	Richard Henry Van Roekel, 91, of Oskaloosa, died Monday, October 27, 2003, at Pleasant Park Estates in Oskaloosa. He was born March 17, 1912 at Prairie View, Kansas, the son of A.T. (Tone) and Gertrude Vander Vlekkert Van Roekel. In 1914, he moved to Iowa with his family, and they settled on a farm near Wright in Mahaska County. On August 12, 1938, he was united in marriage to Bernice E. Van Ommen at the bride's home near Oskaloosa. Together, they farmed in Mahaska County for many years; northeast of Oskaloosa from 1958 until 1994. Early in his adult life,... Read More	Richard Henry Van Roekel, 91, of Oskaloosa, died Monday, October 27, 2003, at Pleasant Park Estates in Oskaloosa. He was born March 17, 1912 at Prairie View, Kansas, the son of A.T. (Tone) and Gertrude Vander Vlekkert Van Roekel. In 1914, he moved to Iowa with his family, and they settled on a farm near Wright in Mahaska County. On August 12, 1938, he was united in marriage to Bernice E. Van Ommen at the bride's home near Oskaloosa. Together, they farmed in Mahaska County for many years; northeast of Oskaloosa from 1958 until 1994. Early in his adult life, he also drove a school bus for the Lacey school. While farming, he worked for Wake Feed, Oskaloosa Produce, and Bloom Builders for many years. In their retirement years, they enjoyed traveling by car to many parts of the United States. Richard was a life long member of the Central Reformed Church, Oskaloosa. Richard is survived by his wife of over 65 years, Bernice of Oskaloosa; 3 sons and their wives: Elmer Van Roekel of West Des Moines, Gerald and Janice Van Roekel of Sioux Center, and Leroy and Melanie Van Roekel of Wilton; 2 daughters and their husbands: Donna and Howard DeGroot of Oskaloosa and Carol and Glen DeZwarte of Newton; 13 grandchildren; 16 great grandchildren; and a sister in law: Artie Van Roekel of Oskaloosa; and sisters in law: Dorothy Uitermarkt and Wilma (& Henry) Van Roekel, all of Pella; and Jeanette Ver Steegh of Oskaloosa. He was preceded in death by his parents; an infant son: Marvin Wayne Van Roekel; 3 sisters: Stevanna Van De Wege, Anna Den Hartog, and Harriet Van Ommen; and 2 brothers: Louis and Otto Van Roekel.

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Richard Henry Van Roekel's memorial is located at: Evergreen Cemetery, Leighton, Mahaska County, USA.
When did Richard Henry Van Roekel death?
Richard Henry Van Roekel death on 27 Oct 2003 in Oskaloosa, Mahaska County, Iowa, USA
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Latitude: 41.3572006
Longitude: -92.7881012

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Spouse

Bernice E. Van Ommen Van Roekel

(1914 - 2005)

Children

Marvin Wayne Van Roekel

(1941 - 1941)

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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
Leighton, Mahaska County, USA
Coordinate: 41.3400000, -92.8612000

6. Mitchell Cemetery
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Coordinate: 41.3918000, -92.7223500

7. Black Oak Cemetery
Mahaska County, USA
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
Evans, Mahaska County, USA
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