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Household of Arnold Herman Dontje

He is married to Velma Alice Kardoes.

They got married on February 1, 1949 at Buffalo Ctr., Winnebago Co., IA (1st Ref. Chr.), he was 20 years old.

Arnold Herman Dontje oo Velma Kardoes

Marriage sources: Obituaries, Buffalo Center (Iowa) Tribune, Vol. 108 # 16, 8 July 1999, Pg. 11, Cols. 1 & 2

[Col. 1]

"Donald D. Dontje, 69

Funeral services for Donald ID. Dontje, 69, of Forest City were held Saturday, July 3, 10:30 a.m. at First Congregatiotial Church to Forest City ..."

[Col. 2]

"... He is survived by ... two brothers, Arnold Dontje and his wife, Velma, of Buffalo Center ..."
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Notes about Arnold Herman Dontje

Arnold Herman Dontje

Sources: Obituaries, Buffalo Center (Iowa) Tribune, Vol. 108 # 16, 8 July 1999, Pg. 11, Cols. 1 & 2

[Col. 1]

"Donald D. Dontje, 69

Funeral services for Donald ID. Dontje, 69, of Potest City were held Saturday, July 3, 10:30 a.m. at First Congregatiotial Church to forest City ..."

[Col. 2]

"... He is survived by ... two brothers, Arnold Dontje and his wife, Velma, of Buffalo Center ..."

Obituaries, Buffalo Center (Iowa) Tribune, Vol. 129 # 6, 6 Feb 2019, Pg. 4, Cols. 5.

[Pg. 4, Col. 5]

"Arnold Dontje

Arnold Herman Dontje, age 90, died Tuesday, January 29, 2019, at Mercy Medical Center in Mason City. A funeral service was held on Saturday, February 2, 2019, at First Reformed Church in Buffalo Center.

Arnold was born August 10, 1928, in Gerled, [IA,] son of Herman and Jennie (Troff) Dontje. He grew up on a farm south of Ledyard and attended Ledyard High School. Following high school, he helped his parents farm the family farm near Rake.

Arnold was united in marriage to Velma Kardoes on February 1, 1949, in Buffalo Center. Together they farmed near Rake until 1966 and then moved to Buffalo Center. He worked for Buffalo Center Creamery, built new houses for Nordaas Homes, and worked for Farmers Co-op Elevator until his retirement.

Arnold enjoyed woodworking, watching basketball and football. He loved fishing, especially taking fishing trips with his sons, grandsons and brothers. Arnold was easy going and was never angry. He was a loving husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, and friend.

He is survived by his wife of almost 70 years, Velma Dontje of Buffalo Center; sons, Dennis (Melinda) Dontje of Mankato and Steven (Mary) Dontje of Duluth, MN; grandchildren, Stephanie (Jeff) Schmeling of Littleton, CO, Tricia McMillan of Plymouth, MN, Anna (Eric Robinson) Dontje of Duluth, MN, Jacob (Libby Polster) Dontje of Lake Crystal, MN, Eric (Hannah Alvar) Dontje of Duluth, MN and Brianna Dontje of Beaverton, OR; and great-grandchildren, Seth Dickinson, Alexa McMillan and Ava Dontje; sisters, Deloris Kettwick of Buffalo Center and Janice Van Der Zwaag of Hospers [, IA].

Arnold was preceded in death by his parents, Herman and Jennie Dontje; son, Richie Dontje; and siblings, John Dontje, Donald Dontje and Martha Milsap.

Oakcrest Funeral Services in Buffalo Center is assisting the family. To leave an online condolence, visit www.oakcrestfuneralservices.com "

Author: Wilson, James; Title: "Arnold Herman Dontje," (Publication location: Buffalo Ctr., IA, Publisher: Find-a-Grave, Publication date: xxx Jan MMXIX)

https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/196478371/arnold-herman-dontje

"Arnold Herman Dontje Birth 10 Aug 1928 Gerled, Kossuth County, Iowa, USA Death 29 Jan 2019 (aged 90) Mason City, Cerro Gordo County, Iowa, USA Burial Olena Mound Cemetery Buffalo Center, Winnebago County, Iowa, USA Memorial ID 196478371

Parents

Herman Dontje 1898-1967
Jennie Troff Dontje 1905-1999

Siblings

John Henry Dontje 1927-2005
Donald Duane Dontje 1930-1999

Created by: James Wilson Added: 30 Jan 2019 Find A Grave Memorial 196478371"
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Ancestors (and descendant) of Arnold Herman Dontje

Hendrik “Henry” Dontje
1896-1961
Hemmechien Rosken
1868-1923
Jan Troff
1869-1923
Diederika Eilts Wiegmanns
1874-1946
Jennie Troff
1905-1999

Arnold Herman Dontje
1928-2019

1949

Velma Alice Kardoes
1931-2021

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Richard Donavon Dontje
1970-1970

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    Birthday August 10, 1928

    • The temperature on August 10, 1928 was between 12.0 °C and 21.6 °C and averaged 16.5 °C. There was 0.1 mm of rain. There was 10.2 hours of sunshine (68%). The average windspeed was 2 Bft (weak wind) and was prevailing from the west. 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.
      • March 21 » Charles Lindbergh is presented with the Medal of Honor for the first solo trans-Atlantic flight.
      • April 12 » The Bremen, a German Junkers W 33 type aircraft, takes off for the first successful transatlantic aeroplane flight from east to west.
      • June 8 » Second Northern Expedition: The National Revolutionary Army captures Peking, whose name is changed to Beijing ("Northern Capital").
      • September 17 » The Okeechobee hurricane strikes southeastern Florida, killing more than 2,500 people.
      • September 18 » Juan de la Cierva makes the first autogyro crossing of the English Channel.
      • September 27 » The Republic of China is recognized by the United States.

    Day of marriage February 1, 1949

    • The temperature on February 1, 1949 was between -1.8 °C and 4.3 °C and averaged 1.1 °C. There was 0.1 mm of rain during 0.2 hours. There was 2.2 hours of sunshine (24%). The average windspeed was 3 Bft (moderate breeze) and was prevailing from the north. 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)
    • 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 1949: Source: Wikipedia
      • The Netherlands had about 9.9 million citizens.
      • January 5 » In his "State of the Union" address, United States President Harry S. Truman unveils his Fair Deal program.
      • March 31 » The Dominion of Newfoundland joins the Canadian Confederation and becomes the 10th Province of Canada.
      • May 4 » The entire Torino football team (except for two players who did not take the trip: Sauro Tomà, due to an injury and Renato Gandolfi, because of coach request) is killed in a plane crash.
      • May 20 » In the United States, the Armed Forces Security Agency, the predecessor to the National Security Agency, is established.
      • June 8 » George Orwell's Nineteen Eighty-Four is published.
      • August 5 » In Ecuador, an earthquake destroys 50 towns and kills more than 6,000.
    

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