DIM DEN HARTOG PROMINENT CARMEL FARMER PASSES ON

Dingeman Den Hartog, prominent farmer of the Carmel vacinity, died Saturday, October 5, after suffering a stroke a few days previously. He had not been in good health for some time, but was up and about until a week before his death.

Born on a farm near Middleburg on February 16, 1883, he was 52 years and eight months of age when he passed on. At the age of 25 years he married Miss Nettie Kuyper of Boyden. The couple lived in the Boyden vacinity for nine years, then to Sioux Center for five years and Albert Lea, Minnesota, where they lived for 3 years. For the past nine years they have lived at Carmel.

Nine children were born to the couple of whom three are married, namely Annie, Mrs. Earnest Mulder of Hatfield, Minn.; Helen, Mrs. Henry Scheunk of Sioux Center; and Esther, Mrs. Walter Warntjes, Boyden. The children at home are Gysbert, Percy, Nelvina, Leona and Marlys, the youngest being five years old. One child, David Anton, died when five days old.

He is survived by his wife and children and by two grandchildren, and by ten brothers and sisters namely: Mrs. Jake Solsma, Sheldon; Mrs. Jane Slothouber, Alton; Mrs. Anna Riemersma, Hospers; Dick Den Hartog, Orange City; Herman Den Hartog, Larrabec, Iowa; Mrs. Herman Scholten, Alton; Mrs. Dick DeGraaf, Alton; John Den Hartog, Hospers; Jim Den Hartog, Sheldon; and Ed Den Hartog, Sanborn; Mrs. Peter Vos, a sister, died a number of years ago.

Mr. Den Hartog was active in farm organizations and a man of influence in his community. He had decided opinions on all matters related to farming conditions, was not afraid to voice them. His judgement was held in respect and his friendship valued.

Two years ago Mr. and Mrs. Den Hartog celebrated their silver wedding anniversary.

The Carmel church was filled to overflowing at the services Tuesday afternoon, in charge of Rev. Rottschaefer, the pastor, and Rev. Vos. A quartet sang two beautiful songs.

Those from Alton at the services were Mr. and Mrs. Herman Scholten, Margaret, Minnie, Bernice, Nelvina and Gerald. Mrs. Jane Slothouber and Miss Dora. Hubert Visser, Simon Scholten, Mr. and Mrs. August De Boer, Mr. and Mrs. Evert Genrink, Mr. and Mrs. Dick DeGraaf and son Ivan, Mr. and Mrs. Joe Rexwinkel, Mr. and Mrs. Henry Muyskens, Mr. and Mrs. John Rexwinkel, Mr. and Mrs. George Van Roekel, Mr. and Mrs. Nick Aalhers and Ben Vrymoet.

The Alton Democrat
Alton, Iowa
October 11, 1935