Greald James Elgersma, the son of Ernest J. and Bessie (De Vries) Elgersma was born on April 12, 1931 on a farm near Sanborn, IA. He spent his childhood years in the Sanborn area and attended Sanborn Christian School.
Following his service in the U.S. Army in Korea, Gerald farmed and raised feeder pigs. On Oct. 12, 1955 he married Veria Bras in Ocheyedan, IA. The couple were blessed with three children. Gerald was a salesman for Golden Harvest seed corn and later an agent with the Elgersma Agency in Sanborn.
Hobbies included golfing and spending time with his brothers and friends. He was a member of the American Legion, and the Sanborn CRC where he served as a Deacon, a Cadet Counselor, and a Young Peoples Society Counselor. He served on the Sanborn Christian School Board. Gerald`s grandchildren and great-grandchildren held a very Special place in his heart. He was known as someone who wasn`t afraid to reach out to those in need--- especially young people. Many people were fortunate enough to call him their friend.
Survivors include his wifw Veria, his children and their families. Jeri and her husband Roy Prins of Sanborn, Dean and his wife Carla (Vos) Elgersma, and Beth and her husband Robert Marks, nine grandchildren, five great-grandchildren; three brothers Earl J., Eugene and his wife Corleen, and Kenneth and his wife Liz; one sister Ida J. Kreykes, a host of other relatives and friends.
He was preceded in death by his father Ernest, his mother Bessie, stepmother Anna, and his brother Elmer.
Interment
Roseland Cemetery
Sanborn, IA
Military Graveside Rites
Sanborn American Legion
Conaway Post # 318
Following his service in the U.S. Army in Korea, Gerald farmed and raised feeder pigs. On Oct. 12, 1955 he married Veria Bras in Ocheyedan, IA. The couple were blessed with three children. Gerald was a salesman for Golden Harvest seed corn and later an agent with the Elgersma Agency in Sanborn.
Hobbies included golfing and spending time with his brothers and friends. He was a member of the American Legion, and the Sanborn CRC where he served as a Deacon, a Cadet Counselor, and a Young Peoples Society Counselor. He served on the Sanborn Christian School Board. Gerald`s grandchildren and great-grandchildren held a very Special place in his heart. He was known as someone who wasn`t afraid to reach out to those in need--- especially young people. Many people were fortunate enough to call him their friend.
Survivors include his wifw Veria, his children and their families. Jeri and her husband Roy Prins of Sanborn, Dean and his wife Carla (Vos) Elgersma, and Beth and her husband Robert Marks, nine grandchildren, five great-grandchildren; three brothers Earl J., Eugene and his wife Corleen, and Kenneth and his wife Liz; one sister Ida J. Kreykes, a host of other relatives and friends.
He was preceded in death by his father Ernest, his mother Bessie, stepmother Anna, and his brother Elmer.
Interment
Roseland Cemetery
Sanborn, IA
Military Graveside Rites
Sanborn American Legion
Conaway Post # 318
Greald James Elgersma, the son of Ernest J. and Bessie (De Vries) Elgersma was born on April 12, 1931 on a farm near Sanborn, IA. He spent his childhood years in the Sanborn area and attended Sanborn Christian School.
Following his service in the U.S. Army in Korea, Gerald farmed and raised feeder pigs. On Oct. 12, 1955 he married Veria Bras in Ocheyedan, IA. The couple were blessed with three children. Gerald was a salesman for Golden Harvest seed corn and later an agent with the Elgersma Agency in Sanborn.
Hobbies included golfing and spending time with his brothers and friends. He was a member of the American Legion, and the Sanborn CRC where he served as a Deacon, a Cadet Counselor, and a Young Peoples Society Counselor. He served on the Sanborn Christian School Board. Gerald`s grandchildren and great-grandchildren held a very Special place in his heart. He was known as someone who wasn`t afraid to reach out to those in need--- especially young people. Many people were fortunate enough to call him their friend.
Survivors include his wifw Veria, his children and their families. Jeri and her husband Roy Prins of Sanborn, Dean and his wife Carla (Vos) Elgersma, and Beth and her husband Robert Marks, nine grandchildren, five great-grandchildren; three brothers Earl J., Eugene and his wife Corleen, and Kenneth and his wife Liz; one sister Ida J. Kreykes, a host of other relatives and friends.
He was preceded in death by his father Ernest, his mother Bessie, stepmother Anna, and his brother Elmer.
Interment
Roseland Cemetery
Sanborn, IA
Military Graveside Rites
Sanborn American Legion
Conaway Post # 318
Following his service in the U.S. Army in Korea, Gerald farmed and raised feeder pigs. On Oct. 12, 1955 he married Veria Bras in Ocheyedan, IA. The couple were blessed with three children. Gerald was a salesman for Golden Harvest seed corn and later an agent with the Elgersma Agency in Sanborn.
Hobbies included golfing and spending time with his brothers and friends. He was a member of the American Legion, and the Sanborn CRC where he served as a Deacon, a Cadet Counselor, and a Young Peoples Society Counselor. He served on the Sanborn Christian School Board. Gerald`s grandchildren and great-grandchildren held a very Special place in his heart. He was known as someone who wasn`t afraid to reach out to those in need--- especially young people. Many people were fortunate enough to call him their friend.
Survivors include his wifw Veria, his children and their families. Jeri and her husband Roy Prins of Sanborn, Dean and his wife Carla (Vos) Elgersma, and Beth and her husband Robert Marks, nine grandchildren, five great-grandchildren; three brothers Earl J., Eugene and his wife Corleen, and Kenneth and his wife Liz; one sister Ida J. Kreykes, a host of other relatives and friends.
He was preceded in death by his father Ernest, his mother Bessie, stepmother Anna, and his brother Elmer.
Interment
Roseland Cemetery
Sanborn, IA
Military Graveside Rites
Sanborn American Legion
Conaway Post # 318
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Married Oct 12, 1955
Parents of Jeri, Dean, Beth
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