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Personal data Dennis Gene van Briesen 

  • He was born on September 29, 1943 in George, Lyon Co., IA.
  • (note1) .Source 1
    Source: Bonnie Smith
  • (Milit-Beg) in the year 1964 in fortasse, somewhere, Verenigde Staten.
    U.S. army Viet Nam War
  • (Milit-End) in the year 1966 in fortasse, somewhere, Verenigde Staten.
  • He died on October 19, 2017 in Sioux Fls., Minnehaha Co., SD (McKennan Hosp.), he was 74 years old.
  • He is buried on October 23, 2017 in Wheeler Twp., Lyon Co., IA (Evergreen Lawn Cem.).
  • A child of John Fred (Leonard) van Briesen and Bertha Kruger
  • This information was last updated on April 25, 2018.

Household of Dennis Gene van Briesen

He is married to (Not public).

They got married on December 22, 1967 at Zoar Presb. Chr., Grant Twp., Lyon Co., IA, he was 24 years old.

Dennis Van Briesen oo Patsy (Pat) Sue Kruger

Marriage source: Author: Smith, Bonnie, et. al., Title: In and Around George, Iowa 1913 - 1950 (Publication location: Garretson, SD, Publisher: Sanders Printing Co., Publication date: MMVIII), pg. 223, col. 1, Repository: Dallas TX pub. lib.

"Van Briesen, John F. - Bertha Kruger

John was the son of Leonard and Harmky Ackerman Van Briesen and he married Bertha, who was the daughter of Albertus and Flora Krull Kruger. John worked for Ackerman Concrete and the Farmers Elevator in George. They lived in town whereRoger and Carol Christians now live.

The couple were the parents of six children: ... Dennis (m. Pat Kruger) ..." <>

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Dennis Gene Van Briesen

Source: Author: Smith, Bonnie, et. al., Title: In and Around George, Iowa 1913 - 1950 (Publication location: Garretson, SD, Publisher: Sanders Printing Co., Publication date: MMVIII), pg. 223, col. 1, Repository: Dallas TX pub. lib.

"Van Briesen, John F. - Bertha Kruger

John was the son of Leonard and Harmky Ackerman Van Briesen and he married Bertha, who was the daughter of Albertus and Flora Krull Kruger. John worked for Ackerman Concrete and the Farmers Elevator in George. They lived in town where Roger and Carol Christians now live.

The couple were the parents of six children: ... Dennis (m. Pat Kruger) ..."

Author: NN (anonymous), Title: "Dennis VanBriesen obituary," (Publication location unknown, Publisher: Tributes.com, Publication date: accessed xxv Apr MMXVIII), Repository: The Cloud

Link: http://www.tributes.com/obituary/show/Dennis-VanBriesen-105390629

"Dennis VanBriesen September 29, 1943 - October 19, 2017 George, Iowa Dennis was born on September 29, 1943 and passed away on Thursday, October 19, 2017. Dennis was a resident of George, Iowa at the time of passing."

Author: NN (anonymous), Title: "Dennis Gene Van Briesen obituary," (Publication location: Rock Rapids, IA, Publisher: Jurrens Funeral Homes, Publication date: circa Oct MMXVII), Repository: The Cloud

Link: http://www.jurrensfuneralhome.com/obituary/4723011

"Dennis Gene Van Briesen September 29, 1943 - October 19, 2017

George, IA

Dennis "Denny" Van Briesen age 74 of George, IA died Thursday, October 19, 2017 at Avera McKennan Hospital in Sioux Falls, SD.

Funeral services will be 1:30 p.m. Monday, October 23, 2017 at Zoar Presbyterian Church in George, IA with Rev. John Pea & Rev. Dale Lint, officiating.

Burial with full military honors will follow in the Evergreen Lawn Cemetery at George, IA.

Visitation will be Sunday, October 22nd from 2:00 - 8:00 p.m. with the family present from 5:00 - 8:00 p.m. at the Jurrens Funeral Home of George.

Dennis Gene Van Briesen was born September 29, 1943, at George, IA the son of John and Bertha (Kruger) Van Briesen. Denny grew up at George where he attended school. As a young man he worked for local farmers. He started working for the Farmers Cooperative Elevator in George. In 1964, Denny was drafted into the United States Army and proudly served his country during the Vietnam conflict until he was honorably discharged in 1966. Upon returning home, he returned to work at the Farmers Cooperative Elevator. On December 22, 1967, he was united in marriage to Patsy Kruger at Zoar Presbyterian Church at George. Denny and Pat were blessed with two children, Wendy and Jason. They made their home in George where Denny continued to work for the elevator. In 1972, Denny started working for the George Elevator and later he and Pat purchased the elevator that they currently co-own with their son, Jason and his wife, Karen, at the time of his death. Denny, Pat and Jason worked side by side at the elevator for more than 26 years. Denny was a loving husband and father and was proud of his family. He was always there to give his support and love. His family always remembers, Denny to be 15 minutes early and never late. He and Pat had attended the Sturgis Bike Rally every year from 1982-2016. Over the years, Denny enjoyed owning many motorcycles most of them Harley Davidsons. They were always polished and shiny much like his vehicles. He always said a clean vehicle runs better. Denny and Pat enjoyed many trips throughout the United States and Canada on their motorcycle. Denny was a member of the Zoar Presbyterian Church where he had served as a past trustee, member of the Harley Davidson Owners Group, Sioux Falls Chapter "HOG" Member, American Legion member in George for 51 years, VFW in Rock Rapids, Rolling Thunder Group SD Chapter 1 in Sioux Falls and Thursday Night Bike Group where he and Pat enjoyed many friendships. Along with motorcycles, Denny enjoyed owning several Corvettes and took great pride in grooming his lawn. Over the past year, Denny's health declined and this past Thursday, October 19, 2017, Denny died at the Avera McKennan Hospital in Sioux Falls, SD at the age of seventy-four.

He is survived by his wife, Pat Van Briesen of George, IA; daughter, Wendy and her husband, Steve Koch of Sutherland, IA; son, Jason and his wife, Karen Van Briesen of George, IA; one granddaughter, Rachel Van Briesen of George, IA; along with two brothers, Lowell (Darlene) Van Briesen of Ashton, IA; Randy (Marla) Van Briesen of Montezuma, IA and a brother-in-law, Virgil Grave of Lake Park, IA; along with many nieces and nephews.

Denny was preceded in death by his parents, John and Bertha; one brother, Dwayne (Dorothy) Van Briesen; two sisters, Norma Grave and Beverly (Robert) Kolthoff.

SERVICES Visitation Sunday, October 22, 2017 02:00 PM - 08:00 PM Jurrens Funeral Home of George 300 East Dakota Ave. george, ia 51237 With family present from 5:00 to 8:00 p.m.

Funeral Service Monday, October 23, 2017 01:30 PM Zoar Presbyterian Church of George 2002 Log Avenue george, ia 512137"
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Ancestors (and descendant) of Dennis Gene van Briesen

Leonard van Briesen
1878-1962
Harmky Akkerman
1885-1959
Albertus Gerhardus Kruger
1873-????
Faulke Krull
1879-????
Bertha Kruger
1910-1982

Dennis Gene van Briesen
1943-2017

1967
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    Birthday September 29, 1943

    • The temperature on September 29, 1943 was between 3.3 °C and 15.5 °C and averaged 8.4 °C. There was 7.9 hours of sunshine (67%). The average windspeed was 2 Bft (weak wind) and was prevailing from the south east. 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 July 27, 1941 to February 23, 1945 the cabinet Gerbrandy II, with Prof. dr. P.S. Gerbrandy (ARP) as prime minister.
    • In the year 1943: Source: Wikipedia
      • The Netherlands had about 9.1 million citizens.
      • April 5 » World War II: American bomber aircraft accidentally cause more than 900 civilian deaths, including 209 children, and 1,300 wounded among the civilian population of the Belgian town of Mortsel. Their target was the Erla factory one kilometer from the residential area hit.
      • April 13 » The Jefferson Memorial is dedicated in Washington, D.C., on the 200th anniversary of President Thomas Jefferson's birth.
      • June 19 » The Philadelphia Eagles and Pittsburgh Steelers in the NFL merge for one season due to player shortages caused by World War II.
      • June 20 » The Detroit race riot breaks out and continues for three more days.
      • August 15 » World War II: Battle of Trahili: Superior German forces surround Cretan partisans, who manage to escape against all odds.
      • December 8 » World War II: The German 117th Jäger Division destroys the monastery of Mega Spilaio in Greece and executes 22 monks and visitors as part of reprisals that culminated a few days later with the Massacre of Kalavryta.

    Day of marriage December 22, 1967

    • The temperature on December 22, 1967 was between 3.3 °C and 10.5 °C and averaged 7.5 °C. There was 1.6 mm of rain during 1.4 hours. The almost completely overcast was. The average windspeed was 3 Bft (moderate breeze) and was prevailing from the southwest. Source: KNMI
    • 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 November 22, 1966 to April 5, 1967 the cabinet Zijlstra, with Prof. dr. J. Zijlstra (ARP) as prime minister.
    • In The Netherlands , there was from April 5, 1967 to Tuesday, July 6, 1971 the cabinet De Jong, with P.J.S. de Jong (KVP) as prime minister.
    • In the year 1967: Source: Wikipedia
      • The Netherlands had about 12.5 million citizens.
      • February 4 » Lunar Orbiter program: Lunar Orbiter 3 lifts off from Cape Canaveral's Launch Complex 13 on its mission to identify possible landing sites for the Surveyor and Apollo spacecraft.
      • June 9 » Six-Day War: Israel captures the Golan Heights from Syria.
      • July 24 » During an official state visit to Canada, French President Charles de Gaulle declares to a crowd of over 100,000 in Montreal: Vive le Québec libre! ("Long live free Quebec!"); the statement angered the Canadian government and many Anglophone Canadians.
      • September 1 » Six-Day War: The Khartoum Resolution is issued at the Arab Summit, and eight countries adopt the "three 'no's against Israel".
      • November 17 » Vietnam War: Acting on optimistic reports that he had been given on November 13, U.S. President Lyndon B. Johnson tells the nation that, while much remained to be done, "We are inflicting greater losses than we're taking...We are making progress."
      • November 22 » UN Security Council Resolution 242 is adopted, establishing a set of the principles aimed at guiding negotiations for an Arab–Israeli peace settlement.

    Day of death October 19, 2017

    • The temperature on October 19, 2017 was between 10.1 °C and 20.4 °C and averaged 15.7 °C. There was -0.1 mm of rain. There was 6.5 hours of sunshine (62%). The heavily clouded was. The average windspeed was 2 Bft (weak wind) and was prevailing from the south east. Source: KNMI
    • Koning Willem-Alexander (Huis van Oranje-Nassau) was from April 30, 2013 up to present prince from the Netherlands (also called Koninkrijk der Nederlanden)
    • In The Netherlands , there was from Monday, November 5, 2012 to Thursday, October 26, 2017 the cabinet Rutte II, with Mark Rutte (VVD) as prime minister.
    • In The Netherlands , there was from Thursday, October 26, 2017 to present the cabinet Rutte III, with Mark Rutte (VVD) as prime minister.
    • In the year 2017: Source: Wikipedia
      • The Netherlands had about 17.1 million citizens.
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      • June 12 » American student Otto Warmbier returns home in a coma after spending 17 months in a North Korean prison and dies a week later.
      • July 10 » Iraqi Civil War: Mosul is declared fully liberated from the Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant.
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      • December 18 » Amtrak Cascades passenger train 501, derailed near DuPont, Washington, a city in United States near Olympia, Washington killing six people, and injuring 70 others.

    Day of burial October 23, 2017

    • The temperature on October 23, 2017 was between 10.3 °C and 15.2 °C and averaged 12.6 °C. There was 0.1 mm of rain during 0.4 hours. There was 4.7 hours of sunshine (46%). The heavily clouded was. The average windspeed was 3 Bft (moderate breeze) and was prevailing from the west-southwest. Source: KNMI
    • Koning Willem-Alexander (Huis van Oranje-Nassau) was from April 30, 2013 up to present prince from the Netherlands (also called Koninkrijk der Nederlanden)
    • In The Netherlands , there was from Monday, November 5, 2012 to Thursday, October 26, 2017 the cabinet Rutte II, with Mark Rutte (VVD) as prime minister.
    • In The Netherlands , there was from Thursday, October 26, 2017 to present the cabinet Rutte III, with Mark Rutte (VVD) as prime minister.
    • In the year 2017: Source: Wikipedia
      • The Netherlands had about 17.1 million citizens.
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