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Robert Lee Pollema

Birth	:	5 Dec 1940 Hull, Sioux County, Iowa, USA
Death	:	29 Apr 2021 Sioux Center, Sioux County, Iowa, USA
Burial	:	Hope Cemetery, Hull, Sioux County, USA
Coordinate	:	43.1939011, -96.1483002
Description	:	Source: Memorial Funeral Home Robert Lee Pollema Sr. was born December 5, 1940, to William and Tena (Vander Werff) Pollema. Along with five brothers who all lived a mile south of Hull, Iowa. Robert attended Hull Christian Grammar School through the eighth grade alongside those five brothers. Robert served proudly in the U. S. Army from May 1962 to April 1964, where he started and completed his high school education. This time was followed by eight years of service in the Army Reserve. After his discharge, he returned to the family farm south of... Read More	Source: Memorial Funeral Home Robert Lee Pollema Sr. was born December 5, 1940, to William and Tena (Vander Werff) Pollema. Along with five brothers who all lived a mile south of Hull, Iowa. Robert attended Hull Christian Grammar School through the eighth grade alongside those five brothers. Robert served proudly in the U. S. Army from May 1962 to April 1964, where he started and completed his high school education. This time was followed by eight years of service in the Army Reserve. After his discharge, he returned to the family farm south of Hull, Iowa, where he worked at the gas station near Perkins Corner. While in Hull this town "rebel" met the 2nd grade teacher at Hull Christian grade school. She was from Hancock, MN. This teacher stole his heart and on December 29, 1964, he was joined in marriage to Patricia Eleanor Ver Steeg at the Hancock Christian Reformed Church. Brother Vernon officiated. Robert and Pat settled in Hull and Robert worked in sales and trucking. Later they moved to Sioux Center. He retired from being on the road in 2009. Robert was a longtime member of the First Christian Reformed Church in Hull, Iowa and Faith Christian Reformed Church of Sioux Center. He was currently a member of the United Reformed Church in Sioux Center. He was also a member of the American Legion. He enjoyed collecting ceramic eagles, grilling, smoking meat and camping. He Loved his country and was proud to display the stars and stripes. Over his career as a trucker, he visited all 50 states and every Canadian province (He was not a fan of Quebec). He loved to travel and spend time with his grandchildren, hang out and joke with the family. In his later years, his pastime was feeding the squirrels and watching the people that passed by their house on 4th Ave. His most important role in these final years was being with Pat, taking care of his bride of 57 years. He is survived by his wife Pat Pollema of Sioux Center; two sons and daughters-in-law: Rev. Bob and MaryBeth Pollema of Sioux Center and Rev. Brent and Karmen Pollema of Holland, MI; five grandchildren: Noah, Micah, Anneka, Isaac and Lydia Pollema; 5 brothers and sisters-in-law: Vernon and Betty Pollema of Bakersfield, CA, Wilmar and Betty Pollema of Hull, Dale and Mary Pollema of Rock Valley, Keith and Carol Pollema of Sioux Falls, Wes and Rhonda Pollema of Rock Valley as well as numerous nieces and nephews. Robert is preceded in death by his parents and a nephew, Bruce Pollema.

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Robert Lee Pollema's memorial is located at: Hope Cemetery, Hull, Sioux County, USA.
When did Robert Lee Pollema death?
Robert Lee Pollema death on 29 Apr 2021 in Sioux Center, Sioux County, Iowa, USA
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Latitude: 43.1939011
Longitude: -96.1483002

Family Members:

Parent

John William Pollema

(1916 - 2005)

Tena Vander Werff Pollema

(1917 - 2015)

Spouse

Patricia Elenore VerSteeg Pollema

(1941 - 2021)

Siblings

Keith Arvin Pollema

(1947 - 2021)

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Nearby Cemetories:

1. Hope Cemetery
Hull, Sioux County, USA
Coordinate: 43.1939011, -96.1483002

2. Lincoln Township Cemetery
Lincoln Township, Sioux County, USA
Coordinate: 43.2000008, -96.1669006

3. Saint Joseph Cemetery
Hull, Sioux County, USA
Coordinate: 43.1916080, -96.1273510

4. Saint Paul Lutheran Cemetery
Hull, Sioux County, USA
Coordinate: 43.2282000, -96.0985000

5. Garfield Township Cemetery
Lyon County, USA
Coordinate: 43.2689018, -96.1572037

6. Carmel Reformed Church Cemetery
Carmel, Sioux County, USA
Coordinate: 43.1280000, -96.2295000

7. Sheridan Township Cemetery
Boyden, Sioux County, USA
Coordinate: 43.2047005, -96.0208969

8. Middleburg Cemetery
Sioux County, USA
Coordinate: 43.1102982, -96.0772018

9. Saint Mary's Cemetery
Rock Valley, Sioux County, USA
Coordinate: 43.1864014, -96.2878036

10. Saint John Cemetery
Boyden, Sioux County, USA
Coordinate: 43.2294006, -96.0152969

11. Valley View Cemetery
Rock Valley, Sioux County, USA
Coordinate: 43.1866989, -96.2953033

12. Hillside Cemetery
Doon, Lyon County, USA
Coordinate: 43.2728004, -96.2574997

13. Memory Gardens Sioux Center Cemetery
Sioux Center, Sioux County, USA
Coordinate: 43.0680000, -96.1720000

14. Peace Lutheran Cemetery
Sioux County, USA
Coordinate: 43.0989494, -96.2924118

15. Greenwood Cemetery
Matlock, Sioux County, USA
Coordinate: 43.2308006, -95.9405975

16. Hope Reformed Church Cemetery
George, Lyon County, USA
Coordinate: 43.3296127, -96.0392609

17. Evergreen Cemetery
George, Lyon County, USA
Coordinate: 43.3394012, -96.0164032

18. First Presbyterian Church Cemetery
George, Lyon County, USA
Coordinate: 43.3160591, -95.9707260

19. Newkirk Cemetery
Newkirk, Sioux County, USA
Coordinate: 43.0661011, -95.9781036

20. Lebanon Christian Church Cemetery
Sioux Center, Sioux County, USA
Coordinate: 43.0996700, -96.3578300

21. Christ Lutheran Church Cemetery
Alvord, Lyon County, USA
Coordinate: 43.3415000, -96.3120000

22. Saint Marys Cemetery
Alvord, Lyon County, USA
Coordinate: 43.3414001, -96.3131027

23. West Lawn Cemetery
Orange City, Sioux County, USA
Coordinate: 43.0110970, -96.0653000

24. Highland Cemetery
Highland Park, Sioux County, USA
Coordinate: 43.0546989, -96.3510971