Gerrit “Gary” James Bleeker was born on September 6, 1941 to Cornelius and Jennie (Herwyer) Bleeker in Sioux Center, Iowa. He received his education at Sioux Center High School and graduated in 1959. Gary served in the United States Army for three years before he was honorably discharged in 1965. He was stationed in Germany during that time. After serving in the Army, Gary moved to El Paso, Texas for two years.
On June 17, 1978 Gary was united in marriage to Mary Ellen Parker in Sioux Center. Gary co-owned the Holland House with his father until they sold the business in 1985. After the sale of the Holland House he worked at the Hy-Vee Meat Department for over 20 years, until his retirement in 2011.
Gary was a member of the Central Reformed Church, the VFW Post 6129, and received a 50 year recognition for his membership to the Doornink-Brunsting Post 199, American Legion this year. He enjoyed splitting wood, hunting, fishing, driving the countryside, and going for coffee at the Backdoor and Doc’s Café.
He is survived by his son, Jeremiah (Jennifer) Bleeker of Jacksonville, Florida, son Richard Bleeker of Sioux Falls, South Dakota, and daughter, Rachel Bleeker of Sioux Falls, South Dakota; four grandchildren, Riley James, Thomas James, Jocelyn Claire Marie Bleeker, and Malachi James Bleeker-Owell; sister, Henrietta (David) Scholten of Sioux City, Iowa; and brother, Carl (Paula) Bleeker of New Jersey.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Cornelius and Jennie; and his wife Mary Ellen.
Funeral Service: November 16, 2019 - Central Reformed Church - Sioux Center, Iowa
Officiant: Rev. Roger Voskuil
Interment with Military Honors: Memory Gardens - Sioux Center, Iowa
Arrangements: Memorial Funeral Home - Sioux Center, Iowa
Source: Memorial Funeral Home
On June 17, 1978 Gary was united in marriage to Mary Ellen Parker in Sioux Center. Gary co-owned the Holland House with his father until they sold the business in 1985. After the sale of the Holland House he worked at the Hy-Vee Meat Department for over 20 years, until his retirement in 2011.
Gary was a member of the Central Reformed Church, the VFW Post 6129, and received a 50 year recognition for his membership to the Doornink-Brunsting Post 199, American Legion this year. He enjoyed splitting wood, hunting, fishing, driving the countryside, and going for coffee at the Backdoor and Doc’s Café.
He is survived by his son, Jeremiah (Jennifer) Bleeker of Jacksonville, Florida, son Richard Bleeker of Sioux Falls, South Dakota, and daughter, Rachel Bleeker of Sioux Falls, South Dakota; four grandchildren, Riley James, Thomas James, Jocelyn Claire Marie Bleeker, and Malachi James Bleeker-Owell; sister, Henrietta (David) Scholten of Sioux City, Iowa; and brother, Carl (Paula) Bleeker of New Jersey.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Cornelius and Jennie; and his wife Mary Ellen.
Funeral Service: November 16, 2019 - Central Reformed Church - Sioux Center, Iowa
Officiant: Rev. Roger Voskuil
Interment with Military Honors: Memory Gardens - Sioux Center, Iowa
Arrangements: Memorial Funeral Home - Sioux Center, Iowa
Source: Memorial Funeral Home
Gerrit “Gary” James Bleeker was born on September 6, 1941 to Cornelius and Jennie (Herwyer) Bleeker in Sioux Center, Iowa. He received his education at Sioux Center High School and graduated in 1959. Gary served in the United States Army for three years before he was honorably discharged in 1965. He was stationed in Germany during that time. After serving in the Army, Gary moved to El Paso, Texas for two years.
On June 17, 1978 Gary was united in marriage to Mary Ellen Parker in Sioux Center. Gary co-owned the Holland House with his father until they sold the business in 1985. After the sale of the Holland House he worked at the Hy-Vee Meat Department for over 20 years, until his retirement in 2011.
Gary was a member of the Central Reformed Church, the VFW Post 6129, and received a 50 year recognition for his membership to the Doornink-Brunsting Post 199, American Legion this year. He enjoyed splitting wood, hunting, fishing, driving the countryside, and going for coffee at the Backdoor and Doc’s Café.
He is survived by his son, Jeremiah (Jennifer) Bleeker of Jacksonville, Florida, son Richard Bleeker of Sioux Falls, South Dakota, and daughter, Rachel Bleeker of Sioux Falls, South Dakota; four grandchildren, Riley James, Thomas James, Jocelyn Claire Marie Bleeker, and Malachi James Bleeker-Owell; sister, Henrietta (David) Scholten of Sioux City, Iowa; and brother, Carl (Paula) Bleeker of New Jersey.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Cornelius and Jennie; and his wife Mary Ellen.
Funeral Service: November 16, 2019 - Central Reformed Church - Sioux Center, Iowa
Officiant: Rev. Roger Voskuil
Interment with Military Honors: Memory Gardens - Sioux Center, Iowa
Arrangements: Memorial Funeral Home - Sioux Center, Iowa
Source: Memorial Funeral Home
On June 17, 1978 Gary was united in marriage to Mary Ellen Parker in Sioux Center. Gary co-owned the Holland House with his father until they sold the business in 1985. After the sale of the Holland House he worked at the Hy-Vee Meat Department for over 20 years, until his retirement in 2011.
Gary was a member of the Central Reformed Church, the VFW Post 6129, and received a 50 year recognition for his membership to the Doornink-Brunsting Post 199, American Legion this year. He enjoyed splitting wood, hunting, fishing, driving the countryside, and going for coffee at the Backdoor and Doc’s Café.
He is survived by his son, Jeremiah (Jennifer) Bleeker of Jacksonville, Florida, son Richard Bleeker of Sioux Falls, South Dakota, and daughter, Rachel Bleeker of Sioux Falls, South Dakota; four grandchildren, Riley James, Thomas James, Jocelyn Claire Marie Bleeker, and Malachi James Bleeker-Owell; sister, Henrietta (David) Scholten of Sioux City, Iowa; and brother, Carl (Paula) Bleeker of New Jersey.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Cornelius and Jennie; and his wife Mary Ellen.
Funeral Service: November 16, 2019 - Central Reformed Church - Sioux Center, Iowa
Officiant: Rev. Roger Voskuil
Interment with Military Honors: Memory Gardens - Sioux Center, Iowa
Arrangements: Memorial Funeral Home - Sioux Center, Iowa
Source: Memorial Funeral Home
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