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Gordon Albert Van Roekel [PDB10-4115]

Zoon van Albert Van Roekel en Cena Doornwaard, geboren 6-12-1925 USA Iowa Sioux Center

Trouwt 6-12-1946 met Lois Betty Dykshorn, dochter van Martin Dykshorn en Jennie Van De Berg, geboren 6-8-1927 USA Iowa Ireton

Kinderen:

  1. Mary Ellen Van Roekel, geboren 13-10-1947 USA Iowa Sioux Center
  2. Robert Allen (Bob) Van Roekel, geboren 1-5-1950 USA Iowa Sioux Center
  3. Ruth Leigh Van Roekel, geboren 5-8-1953 USA Iowa Sioux Center
  4. William Albert (Bill) Van Roekel, geboren 26-6-1968 USA Iowa Sioux Center

Bronnen:

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Zie:
Family History van Albert Van Roekel en Cena Doornwaard
Zie:
Family History van Martin Dykshorn en Jennie Van De Berg
HSC585 - Family History F625:

VAN ROEKEL, GORDON AND LOIS (DYKSHORN)

Gordon Albert Van Roekel was born at Sioux Center on December 6, 1925 to Albert and Cena (Doornwaard) Van Roekel. Their story is given separately. Gordon received his education at the Sioux Center Public School, and later spent some time in the service. He was in the 703 M.P. battalion, assigned to duty as white house guard, and other duties in the Washington D.C. area. When he returned home, he married Lois Dykshom daughter of Martin and Jennie (Vande Berg) Dykshorn on December 6, 1946. Lois was born near lreton on August 6, 1927. She received her education in the country school and Sioux Center High School.

They farmed four miles south and four and a quarter miles west of Sioux Center till 1974 when Gordon had some health problems. After moving into Sioux Center, he was a salesman for a short while. Also worked for the U.S.D.A. part time. He took a home course in repairing appliances and now has "Gordon's Fix It Shop". He also repairs furniture, and both he and Lois refinished furniture till Lois had back problems. Now Gordon is building custom made furniture, too.

They are members of the First Reformed Church of Sioux Center. Gordon was a Sunday School teacher many years. Lois is a member of Lydia Circle, and also sang in the choir.

Van Roekel Family. Back Row, L-R: Bill, Lois, Gordon and Robert. Front Row, L-R: Ruth and Mary.

Gordon and Lois have four children, Mary Ellen Van Roekel was born October 13, 1947. She went to school in Sioux Center and nurses training in Sioux City and is an RN. She married Vern Fedders on July 18, 1967. They have two daughters, Amy Marie born August 14, 1969 and Angela Ruth born July 14, 1973. They live in Le Mars, Iowa.

Robert Allan Van Roekel "Bob" was born May 1, 1950. He went to school in Sioux Center and Northwest Iowa Technical College in Sheldon where he took a lineman course. He lives in Primghar, Iowa, where he is an Electrical Superintendent for the town. He married Karel Kessler on June 11, 1971. They have two children, Jennifer Leigh born November 30, 1973 and Christopher Allan born December 21, 1976.

Ruth Leigh Van Roekel was born August 5, 1953. She went to school in Sioux Center, and two years in Ames, Iowa. She married David Kooiker on June 26, 1973. They live at Lake Wilson, Minnesota on a farm. They have four children, Kristi Ann born November 2, 1974, Julie Beth was born November 4, 1976, Andrew Lee was born March 16, 1981 and Gregory David was born September 13, 1984.

William Albert "Bill" Van Roekel was born June 26, 1968. He is a student at Northwestern College at Orange City, majoring in communications. He married Jamie Siegrest on May 27, 1989. They are living in Orange City, Iowa.

by Lois Van Roekel

© Gijs van Roekel, Maarn 2005