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Personal data Bert J. (Junior) Sankey 

  • He was born on August 14, 1928 in "rural", Kossuth Co., IA.
  • Resident in the year 2006: Britt, Hancock Co., IA.Source 1
  • (Milit-Beg) July 1948 in fortasse, somewhere, Verenigde Staten.Source 1
    navy air corps - U.S.
  • (Milit-End) in the year 1951 in fortasse, somewhere, Verenigde Staten.Source 1
    Korean War in progress
  • He died on February 18, 2006 in Mason City, Cerro Gordo Co., IA (Mercy Med. Ctr.), he was 77 years old.
  • He is buried on February 22, 2006 in Lyon Twp., Hamilton Co., IA (Evergreen Cem.).
  • A child of Bert James Joseph Sankey and Clara Louise Warmbier
  • This information was last updated on July 8, 2022.

Household of Bert J. (Junior) Sankey

He is married to Violet Jean Hassebrock.

They got married on December 28, 1948 at Kamrar Presb. Chr., Kamrar, Hamilton Co., IA, he was 20 years old.

Bert J. Sankey oo Violet Jean Hassebrock

Marriage sources: Heyer Family Book by Tweed, MCMLXXXV

Our Heritage 1827-1966 by Rigter

Obituaries, The Algona [IA] Upper Des Moines, Vol. 145 # 47, 19 Nov. 2009, Pg. A6, Col. 3

"Violet J. Sankey

June 19, 1927 - Nov. 10, 2009

BRITT - Violet J. Sankey, 82, of Britt passed away Tuesday, Nov. 10, 2009 at Westview Care Center in Britt. ... Violet was united in mariage to Bert J. Sankey on Dec. 28, 1948, at the Kamrar Presbyterian Church.
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Notes about Bert J. (Junior) Sankey

Bert J. (Junior) Sankey

Sources: Heyer Family Book by Iris & Dean Tweed, MCMLXXXV

Our Heritage 1827-1966 by Rigter

SSDI: "BERT SANKEY b. 14 Aug 1928 d. 18 Feb 2006 (Proven) last SS address of record: 50423 (Britt, Hancock, IA) Issued: Iowa"

Author: Albrecht, Kimberly (Nims); Title: "Bert Sankey Jr.," (Publication location: Britt, IA, Publisher: Find-a-Grave, Publication date: xxix Mar MMX), Repository: The Cloud

Link: https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/50436630/bert-sankey

"Photo [stone shared with Violet J. Sankey] added by Richard Rhode
Picture of [his military-style grave marker] Added by Richard Rhode

Bert Sankey Jr. Birth 14 Aug 1928 Kossuth County, Iowa, USA Death 17 Feb 2006 (aged 77) Mason City, Cerro Gordo County, Iowa, USA Burial Evergreen Cemetery Britt, Hancock County, Iowa, USA Memorial ID 50436630

Bert J. Sankey, 77, of Britt, passed away on Friday, February 17, 2006, at the Mercy Medical Center-North Iowa in Mason City. Funeral services were held on Wednesday, February 22, at the Britt Christian Reformed Church. The Rev. Joel DeBoer officiated. Music was provided by pianist, Peg Eisenman who accompanied vocalist, Diana Sankey. Bill Eckels and Louis Smidt ushered. Honorary casket bearers were Robert Sankey, William K. Sankey, Jacob Sankey, Joshua and Diana Sankey, Jenna and Scott Gaskill. Casket bearers were Todd Gayken, Curt Smidt, Ervin Nelson, Jerry Peterson, Darin Peterson and Dave Skilling. Burial was in the Evergreem Cemetery, Britt. Flag presentation was by the Britt Honor Guard. The Ewing Funeral Home was in charge of the arrangements.

Bert Junior Sankey, the son of Bert and Clara (Warmbier) Sankey, was born on August 14, 1928, in rural Kossuth County. He attended country schools and graduated from the Algona High School. After graduation, Bert went to Coe College where he lettered in football. In July of 1948, Bert enlisted in the Navy Air Corps and was stationed in Memphis, Tennessee. On December 28, 1948, he married Violet Hassebrock at the Kamrar Presbyterian Church. The couple was transferred to Alameda, California until 1951 when Bert finished his hitch with the Navy. They lived in Algona, Humboldt and Renwick while Bert worked at many implement dealerships. The couple moved to Britt in 1961, where he continued working at the implement dealership. In the mid-1960s, Bert worked in Titonka with his brother-in-law at Schmidt Plumbing where he learned the trade. He opened Sankey Plumbing and Heating in the late 1960s in Britt, later selling it to Chuck Conway. Bert opened Sankey Oil in Britt in 1971, which he owned and operated until his retirement. Bert took care of a lot of people throughout his life. Not only the customers he served but also his children, grandchildren, his wife whom he loved very much and his beloved dog, Daisy. He was a member of the Masons and Am Vets.

Bert is survived by his wife, Violet; two sons, Michael Sankey and his wife, Karen of Algona and William Sankey and his wife, Vicky of Forest City; five grandchildren, Robert Sankey, Joshua Sankey and his wife, Diana, Jenna (Sankey) Gaskill and her husband, Scott, William K. Sankey and Jacob Sankey; and his sister, Lavon Lindhorst and her husband, Ralph of Algona. He was preceded in death by his parents; and two sisters, Doris Rasmussen and Thelma Schmidt.

March 1, 2006
The Garner Leader & Signal, Iowa

Created by: Kimberly (Nims) Albrecht Added: 29 Mar 2010 Find a Grave Memorial ID: 50436630"
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Historical events

Birthday August 14, 1928

  • The temperature on August 14, 1928 was between 13.4 °C and 22.0 °C and averaged 16.8 °C. There was 2.8 mm of rain. There was 8.2 hours of sunshine (55%). The average windspeed was 3 Bft (moderate breeze) and was prevailing from the south-southwest. Source: KNMI
  • Koningin Wilhelmina (Huis van Oranje-Nassau) was from 1890 till 1948 sovereign of the Netherlands (also known as Koninkrijk der Nederlanden)
  • In The Netherlands , there was from March 8, 1926 to August 10, 1929 the cabinet De Geer I, with Jonkheer mr. D.J. de Geer (CHU) as prime minister.
  • In the year 1928: Source: Wikipedia
    • The Netherlands had about 7.6 million citizens.
    • April 14 » The Bremen, a German Junkers W 33 type aircraft, reaches Greenly Island, Canada - the first successful transatlantic aeroplane flight from east to west.
    • June 4 » The President of the Republic of China, Zhang Zuolin, is assassinated by Japanese agents.
    • October 2 » The "Prelature of the Holy Cross and the Work of God", commonly known as Opus Dei, is founded.
    • October 15 » The airship, Graf Zeppelin completes its first trans-Atlantic flight, landing at Lakehurst, New Jersey, United States.
    • November 12 » SSVestris sinks approximately 200 miles (320km) off Hampton Roads, Virginia, killing at least 110 passengers, mostly women and children who die after the vessel is abandoned.
    • November 18 » Release of the animated short Steamboat Willie, the first fully synchronized sound cartoon, directed by Walt Disney and Ub Iwerks, featuring the third appearances of cartoon characters Mickey Mouse and Minnie Mouse. This is considered by the Disney corporation to be Mickey's birthday.

Day of marriage December 28, 1948

  • The temperature on December 28, 1948 was between -9.9 °C and 2.8 °C and averaged -3.2 °C. The average windspeed was 4 Bft (moderate breeze) and was prevailing from the south. Source: KNMI
  • Koningin Wilhelmina (Huis van Oranje-Nassau) was from 1890 till September 4, 1948 sovereign of the Netherlands (also known as Koninkrijk der Nederlanden)
  • Koningin Juliana (Huis van Oranje-Nassau) was from September 4, 1948 till April 30, 1980 sovereign of the Netherlands (also known as Koninkrijk der Nederlanden)
  • In The Netherlands , there was from July 3, 1946 to August 7, 1948 the cabinet Beel I, with Dr. L.J.M. Beel (KVP) as prime minister.
  • From August 7, 1948 till March 15, 1951 the Netherlands had a cabinet Drees - Van Schaik with the prime ministers Dr. W. Drees (PvdA) and Mr. J.R.H. van Schaik (KVP).
  • In the year 1948: Source: Wikipedia
    • The Netherlands had about 9.7 million citizens.
    • January 30 » British South American Airways' Tudor IV Star Tiger disappears over the Bermuda Triangle.
    • February 4 » Ceylon (later renamed Sri Lanka) becomes independent within the British Commonwealth.
    • April 3 » Cold War: U.S. President Harry S. Truman signs the Marshall Plan, authorizing $5billion in aid for 16 countries.
    • May 3 » The U.S. Supreme Court rules in Shelley v. Kraemer that covenants prohibiting the sale of real estate to blacks and other minorities are legally unenforceable.
    • June 26 » Cold War: The first supply flights are made in response to the Berlin Blockade.
    • December 28 » The DC-3 airliner NC16002 disappears 50 miles south of Miami.

Day of death February 18, 2006

  • The temperature on February 18, 2006 was between 0.9 °C and 7.0 °C and averaged 4.4 °C. There was 0.3 mm of rain during 0.7 hours. There was 0.9 hours of sunshine (9%). The heavily clouded was. The average windspeed was 2 Bft (weak wind) and was prevailing from the south-southwest. Source: KNMI
  • Koningin Beatrix (Huis van Oranje-Nassau) was from April 30, 1980 till April 30, 2013 sovereign of the Netherlands (also known as Koninkrijk der Nederlanden)
  • In The Netherlands , there was from Tuesday, May 27, 2003 to Friday, July 7, 2006 the cabinet Balkenende II, with Mr.dr. J.P. Balkenende (CDA) as prime minister.
  • In The Netherlands , there was from Friday, July 7, 2006 to Thursday, February 22, 2007 the cabinet Balkenende III, with Mr.dr. J.P. Balkenende (CDA) as prime minister.
  • In the year 2006: Source: Wikipedia
    • The Netherlands had about 16.3 million citizens.
    • March 20 » Over 150 Chadian soldiers are killed in eastern Chad by members of the rebel UFDC. The rebel movement sought to overthrow Chadian president Idriss Déby.
    • March 22 » Three Christian Peacemaker Team (CPT) hostages are freed by British forces in Baghdad after 118 days of captivity and the murder of their colleague from the U.S., Tom Fox.
    • October 22 » A Panama Canal expansion proposal is approved by 77.8% of voters in a National referendum.
    • November 5 » Saddam Hussein, former president of Iraq, and his co-defendants Barzan Ibrahim al-Tikriti and Awad Hamed al-Bandar, are sentenced to death in the al-Dujail trial for their roles in the 1982 massacre of 148 Shi'a Muslims.
    • November 19 » Nintendo's first video game console with motion control, the Wii, is released.
    • November 27 » The House of Commons of Canada approves a motion introduced by Prime Minister Stephen Harper recognizing the Québécois as a nation within Canada.

Day of burial February 22, 2006

  • The temperature on February 22, 2006 was between 0.3 °C and 3.2 °C and averaged 1.6 °C. The almost completely overcast was. The average windspeed was 3 Bft (moderate breeze) and was prevailing from the east-northeast. Source: KNMI
  • Koningin Beatrix (Huis van Oranje-Nassau) was from April 30, 1980 till April 30, 2013 sovereign of the Netherlands (also known as Koninkrijk der Nederlanden)
  • In The Netherlands , there was from Tuesday, May 27, 2003 to Friday, July 7, 2006 the cabinet Balkenende II, with Mr.dr. J.P. Balkenende (CDA) as prime minister.
  • In The Netherlands , there was from Friday, July 7, 2006 to Thursday, February 22, 2007 the cabinet Balkenende III, with Mr.dr. J.P. Balkenende (CDA) as prime minister.
  • In the year 2006: Source: Wikipedia
    • The Netherlands had about 16.3 million citizens.
    • February 6 » Stephen Harper becomes Prime Minister of Canada.
    • March 20 » Over 150 Chadian soldiers are killed in eastern Chad by members of the rebel UFDC. The rebel movement sought to overthrow Chadian president Idriss Déby.
    • April 14 » Twin blasts triggered by crude bombs during Asr prayer in Jama Masjid, Delhi injure 13 people.
    • June 29 » Hamdan v. Rumsfeld: The U.S. Supreme Court rules that President George W. Bush's plan to try Guantanamo Bay detainees in military tribunals violates U.S. and international law.
    • November 23 » A series of bombings kills at least 215 people and injures 257 others in Sadr City, making it the second deadliest sectarian attack since the beginning of the Iraq War in 2003.
    • December 30 » Madrid–Barajas Airport is bombed.


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