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Willis Van Roekel

Birth	:	24 Jul 1931 Timber Lake, Dewey County, South Dakota, USA
Death	:	4 Oct 2020 Parkston, Hutchinson County, South Dakota, USA
Burial	:	Graceland Cemetery, Corsica, Douglas County, USA
Coordinate	:	43.4277992, -98.4000015
Description	:	Source: Koehn Brothers Funeral Home Willis Van Roekel was born on July 24, 1931 to Henry and Anna (Ernissee) Van Roekel in Timber Lake, SD. In 1935, the family moved to Corsica, SD where they farmed. At the age of 16, Willis made profession of faith at Grace Reformed Church in Corsica, where he served both as elder and deacon. He entered the U.S. Army on February 12, 1952 and was honorably discharged on January 23, 1954. He was a member of the Corsica American Legion. He married Goldie Bakker in Chandler, MN. Willis worked full... Read More	Source: Koehn Brothers Funeral Home Willis Van Roekel was born on July 24, 1931 to Henry and Anna (Ernissee) Van Roekel in Timber Lake, SD. In 1935, the family moved to Corsica, SD where they farmed. At the age of 16, Willis made profession of faith at Grace Reformed Church in Corsica, where he served both as elder and deacon. He entered the U.S. Army on February 12, 1952 and was honorably discharged on January 23, 1954. He was a member of the Corsica American Legion. He married Goldie Bakker in Chandler, MN. Willis worked full time as a mechanic for Menning Implement and the last 17 years before retiring, he worked for Douglas County Highway Department. Willis' faith and family were most important to him. In retirement, he enjoyed little jobs for a farmer or friend, activities his grandchildren participated in, attending DWU basketball games and walking every day for many years. Willis died at Avera St. Benedict Hospital in Parkston on Sunday, October 4, 2020 at the age of 89. He is survived by his wife: Goldie of Corsica, SD; children and their families: Holly (Jerry) Burns and their children, Michael (Katie) and child, Emmett, Justin and David; David (Char) Van Roekel and their children, Liam, Josiah, and Isaac; and Karen (Aaron) Van Holland and their children, Brady, Faith, and Will; sister-in-law: Marge Van Roekel; brother: Harold (Marion) Van Roekel; and many nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents, brothers, Joe (Judy) Van Roekel, Garion Van Roekel, John (Leona) Van Roekel, sisters, Jeanette (Al( Ligtenberg, Arlene (Mel Hamburg and Lawrence Browen), and Maryann (Eugene) Van Zee. Contributor: Janet Cromwell (47179043)

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Where is Willis Van Roekel's memorial?
Willis Van Roekel's memorial is located at: Graceland Cemetery, Corsica, Douglas County, USA.
When did Willis Van Roekel death?
Willis Van Roekel death on 4 Oct 2020 in Parkston, Hutchinson County, South Dakota, USA
Where are the coordinates of the Willis Van Roekel's memorial?
Latitude: 43.4277992
Longitude: -98.4000015

Family Members:

Parent

Henry Van Roekel

(1888 - 1980)

Johanna Maria Eernisse Van Roekel

(1896 - 1971)

Siblings

Jeanette Hermina Van Roekel Ligtenberg

(1920 - 2002)

John Marvin Van Roekel

(1922 - 2002)

Arleen Van Roekel Hamburg Browen

(1925 - 2018)

Mary Ann Van Roekel VanZee

(1929 - 2020)

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