Jacob De Roos, a native of this community died early Monday Moring in St. Michael's Hospital Tyndall, following a coronary attack suffered the evening before. He was 60 years of age.
The late Mr De Roos was born in Springfield on September 30, 1901. He spent the greater portion of his adult life engaged in farming, moving into Springfield in 1951 to engage in the real estate business. He was active and successful in this line of endeavor until his passing.
"The Springfield Times" Thursday, November 23, 1961
Jacob De Roos, son of Mr. and Mrs. Gerlof De Roos, was born at Springfield S. Dakota on Sept. 30, 1901 and passed away at Tyndall S. Dakota on Nov. 20, 1961 at the age of 60 years, 1 month and 20 days.
On March 5, 1925 he was united in marriage to Jennie Klein of Corsica S. Dakota. To this union four children were born: Georgianna and Franklin-Gerarld who were twins; Gelvin and Roger.
Mr. De Roos spent most of his life farming in this area, until 1951 when he and his wife moved to the town of Springfield.
He was a baptized member of the Emmanuel Reformed Church of Springfield, S D. and as a young man he made confession of faith. He was a faithful member of the church attending until the Sunday before his death.
In 1955 he suffered his first heart attack and remained in the hospital for eight weeks. He has been in poor health ever since his first attack but always bore his burden cheerfully. He was a devoted husband, a loving father and grandfather.
Survivors include his wife Jennie, one Daughter Georgianna (Mrs. Burnell Odens) of Springfield; two sons; Gelvin (and his wife Marilyn) of Clarks Grove Minn.; and Roger at home. Five grandchildren; four sisters; Dora (Mrs. Gerber Van Arendonk) of Marrison; Kate (Mrs. Arthur Alenbaas (ed. note correct spelling Elenbaas) of Orange City, Iowa; Anne (Mrs. Gerrit Brink) of Maurice, Iowa; Johanna (Mrs. William Van Gerpen) of Avon; two brothers Pierre of Springfield; George of Denver,Col.; and a host of other relatives and friends.
He is preceded in death by a son Franklin-Gerald; a granddaughter Renee Inez; his parents Mr. and Mrs. Gerlof De Roos; and a brother Frank.
Funeral Services were held on Wednesday, November 22, at the Emmanuel Reformed Church, Reverend J. Hoksbergen, pastor. officiating.
"The Springfield Times" Thursday, November 30, 1961
The late Mr De Roos was born in Springfield on September 30, 1901. He spent the greater portion of his adult life engaged in farming, moving into Springfield in 1951 to engage in the real estate business. He was active and successful in this line of endeavor until his passing.
"The Springfield Times" Thursday, November 23, 1961
Jacob De Roos, son of Mr. and Mrs. Gerlof De Roos, was born at Springfield S. Dakota on Sept. 30, 1901 and passed away at Tyndall S. Dakota on Nov. 20, 1961 at the age of 60 years, 1 month and 20 days.
On March 5, 1925 he was united in marriage to Jennie Klein of Corsica S. Dakota. To this union four children were born: Georgianna and Franklin-Gerarld who were twins; Gelvin and Roger.
Mr. De Roos spent most of his life farming in this area, until 1951 when he and his wife moved to the town of Springfield.
He was a baptized member of the Emmanuel Reformed Church of Springfield, S D. and as a young man he made confession of faith. He was a faithful member of the church attending until the Sunday before his death.
In 1955 he suffered his first heart attack and remained in the hospital for eight weeks. He has been in poor health ever since his first attack but always bore his burden cheerfully. He was a devoted husband, a loving father and grandfather.
Survivors include his wife Jennie, one Daughter Georgianna (Mrs. Burnell Odens) of Springfield; two sons; Gelvin (and his wife Marilyn) of Clarks Grove Minn.; and Roger at home. Five grandchildren; four sisters; Dora (Mrs. Gerber Van Arendonk) of Marrison; Kate (Mrs. Arthur Alenbaas (ed. note correct spelling Elenbaas) of Orange City, Iowa; Anne (Mrs. Gerrit Brink) of Maurice, Iowa; Johanna (Mrs. William Van Gerpen) of Avon; two brothers Pierre of Springfield; George of Denver,Col.; and a host of other relatives and friends.
He is preceded in death by a son Franklin-Gerald; a granddaughter Renee Inez; his parents Mr. and Mrs. Gerlof De Roos; and a brother Frank.
Funeral Services were held on Wednesday, November 22, at the Emmanuel Reformed Church, Reverend J. Hoksbergen, pastor. officiating.
"The Springfield Times" Thursday, November 30, 1961
Jacob De Roos, a native of this community died early Monday Moring in St. Michael's Hospital Tyndall, following a coronary attack suffered the evening before. He was 60 years of age.
The late Mr De Roos was born in Springfield on September 30, 1901. He spent the greater portion of his adult life engaged in farming, moving into Springfield in 1951 to engage in the real estate business. He was active and successful in this line of endeavor until his passing.
"The Springfield Times" Thursday, November 23, 1961
Jacob De Roos, son of Mr. and Mrs. Gerlof De Roos, was born at Springfield S. Dakota on Sept. 30, 1901 and passed away at Tyndall S. Dakota on Nov. 20, 1961 at the age of 60 years, 1 month and 20 days.
On March 5, 1925 he was united in marriage to Jennie Klein of Corsica S. Dakota. To this union four children were born: Georgianna and Franklin-Gerarld who were twins; Gelvin and Roger.
Mr. De Roos spent most of his life farming in this area, until 1951 when he and his wife moved to the town of Springfield.
He was a baptized member of the Emmanuel Reformed Church of Springfield, S D. and as a young man he made confession of faith. He was a faithful member of the church attending until the Sunday before his death.
In 1955 he suffered his first heart attack and remained in the hospital for eight weeks. He has been in poor health ever since his first attack but always bore his burden cheerfully. He was a devoted husband, a loving father and grandfather.
Survivors include his wife Jennie, one Daughter Georgianna (Mrs. Burnell Odens) of Springfield; two sons; Gelvin (and his wife Marilyn) of Clarks Grove Minn.; and Roger at home. Five grandchildren; four sisters; Dora (Mrs. Gerber Van Arendonk) of Marrison; Kate (Mrs. Arthur Alenbaas (ed. note correct spelling Elenbaas) of Orange City, Iowa; Anne (Mrs. Gerrit Brink) of Maurice, Iowa; Johanna (Mrs. William Van Gerpen) of Avon; two brothers Pierre of Springfield; George of Denver,Col.; and a host of other relatives and friends.
He is preceded in death by a son Franklin-Gerald; a granddaughter Renee Inez; his parents Mr. and Mrs. Gerlof De Roos; and a brother Frank.
Funeral Services were held on Wednesday, November 22, at the Emmanuel Reformed Church, Reverend J. Hoksbergen, pastor. officiating.
"The Springfield Times" Thursday, November 30, 1961
The late Mr De Roos was born in Springfield on September 30, 1901. He spent the greater portion of his adult life engaged in farming, moving into Springfield in 1951 to engage in the real estate business. He was active and successful in this line of endeavor until his passing.
"The Springfield Times" Thursday, November 23, 1961
Jacob De Roos, son of Mr. and Mrs. Gerlof De Roos, was born at Springfield S. Dakota on Sept. 30, 1901 and passed away at Tyndall S. Dakota on Nov. 20, 1961 at the age of 60 years, 1 month and 20 days.
On March 5, 1925 he was united in marriage to Jennie Klein of Corsica S. Dakota. To this union four children were born: Georgianna and Franklin-Gerarld who were twins; Gelvin and Roger.
Mr. De Roos spent most of his life farming in this area, until 1951 when he and his wife moved to the town of Springfield.
He was a baptized member of the Emmanuel Reformed Church of Springfield, S D. and as a young man he made confession of faith. He was a faithful member of the church attending until the Sunday before his death.
In 1955 he suffered his first heart attack and remained in the hospital for eight weeks. He has been in poor health ever since his first attack but always bore his burden cheerfully. He was a devoted husband, a loving father and grandfather.
Survivors include his wife Jennie, one Daughter Georgianna (Mrs. Burnell Odens) of Springfield; two sons; Gelvin (and his wife Marilyn) of Clarks Grove Minn.; and Roger at home. Five grandchildren; four sisters; Dora (Mrs. Gerber Van Arendonk) of Marrison; Kate (Mrs. Arthur Alenbaas (ed. note correct spelling Elenbaas) of Orange City, Iowa; Anne (Mrs. Gerrit Brink) of Maurice, Iowa; Johanna (Mrs. William Van Gerpen) of Avon; two brothers Pierre of Springfield; George of Denver,Col.; and a host of other relatives and friends.
He is preceded in death by a son Franklin-Gerald; a granddaughter Renee Inez; his parents Mr. and Mrs. Gerlof De Roos; and a brother Frank.
Funeral Services were held on Wednesday, November 22, at the Emmanuel Reformed Church, Reverend J. Hoksbergen, pastor. officiating.
"The Springfield Times" Thursday, November 30, 1961
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