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Household of Frank Ehno Folkerts

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They got married on July 24, 1959 at fortasse, somewhere, Verenigde Staten, he was 22 years old.


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Frank Ehno Folkerts

Sources: Author: N.N. (anonymous), Title: "Frank E. Folkerts," (Publication location: Titonka, IA, Publisher: OakCrest Funeral Services, Publication date: circa Jan MMXX), Repository: The Cloud

Link: https://www.oakcrestfuneralservices.com/obituary/352171/Frank-E.-Folkerts/obituary-services/

"Frank E. Folkerts July 14, 1937 - January 29, 2020

Obituary
Frank Ehno Folkerts was born July 14, 1937, in Bancroft, Iowa, the son of Ehno and Elsie (Smidt) Folkerts. He grew up near Titonka and was baptized and confirmed at the Ramsey Reformed Church. He graduated from the Titonka High School in 1955. After his schooling, he began farming and served in the National Guard.

On July 24, 1959, Frank was united in marriage to Janice Hulme in Buffalo Center. After their marriage, they lived and farmed near Titonka. Frank enjoyed collecting and restoring old John Deere tractors. He was very proud of the fact that two of his tractors earned a spot in the Waterloo Expo in 1991.

Frank enjoyed his tractors, collecting crocks, go-karts, snowmobiling and playing golf. He suffered a stroke in the fall of 2000 and since has enjoyed legos, putting together puzzles, playing suduko, numerics and playing cards with friends who visited. He was a member of the United Methodist Church.

Frank died Wednesday, January 29, 2020, at his home near Titonka. He was 82.

He is survived by his wife of 60 years, Janice of Titonka; children, Debra and Gene Uken of Titonka; Denis Folkerts and Scott Poole of Urbandale; grandchildren, Katie and Kenton Schroder; Sara and Sawyer Hrdlicka; Juan, Mark and Jose; siblings, Ann (Don) Tegtmeyer of Britt; Wanda Douglas of Worthington, MN; Ronald (Karen) Folkerts of Titonka; brother-in-law, David (Lynn) Sleper of Columbia, MO, and several nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his parents; brother, Gary Folkerts; sister, Elaine Sleper and step-mother, Myrtle Folkerts.

Visitation Sun, Feb 2, 2020 at 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm United Methodist Church ~ Titonka 348 Main St. North Titonka, Iowa 50480

Service Mon, Feb 3, 2020 at 10:30 am United Methodist Church ~ Titonka 348 Main St. North Titonka, Iowa 50480

Inurnment: Buffalo Township Cemetery ~ Titonka, Iowa"

Sources: Author: Boyken, J. Clarine J., Title: «u»The Whistle Blows at Noon Cent Hist of Titonka IA 1898-1998«/u», (Publication location: Brainerd MN, Publisher: Titonka Cent Hist, Publication date: MCMXCVII), pgs. 341-342, Repository: Titonka, IA pub. lib.

[Pg. 341, Col. 2]

"FOLKERTS, FRANK
FOLKERTS, JANICE HULME

[photograph of a man & woman with caption: Frank, Janice Folkerts]"

[Pg. 342, Col. 1]

"Frank was born July 14, 1937, the son of Ehno and Elsie (Smidt) Folkerts. He gew up on the family farm and received his education in the Titonka Consolidated School, graduating in 1955. Frank can remember that German was always spoken at home. He still enjoys speaking the German language. Frank married Janice Hulme July 24, 1959. Janice was bon February 26, 1940, the daughter of Edward and Doris Hulme (Ankeny) from Woden, Iowa. This union was blessed with two children.

Debra Kay, married Gene Uken, son of George and Sharon Uken, lives in Titonka. Children are Katie Jo and Sara Kay Uken.

Denis Alan of Forest City, Iowa.

Frank started farming on his own in 1957 and continues to enjoy his farming operation. He also enjoys restoring and collecting antique tractors. Janice has enjoyed employment at the Titonka Savings Bank since December of 1959. She enjoys craft projects and quilting. Frank and Janice are members of the Doan United Methodist Church."
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Ancestors (and descendant) of Frank Ehno Folkerts

Warner Meindert Smidt
1873-1969
Greetje J. Janssen
1879-1962
Ehno Folkerts
1906-1998
Elsie Smidt
1904-1961

Frank Ehno Folkerts
1937-2020

1959
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    Birthday July 14, 1937

    • The temperature on July 14, 1937 was between 14.2 °C and 24.6 °C and averaged 19.3 °C. There was 7.1 hours of sunshine (43%). The average windspeed was 2 Bft (weak wind) and was prevailing from the 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 July 31, 1935 to June 24, 1937 the cabinet Colijn III, with Dr. H. Colijn (ARP) as prime minister.
    • In The Netherlands , there was from June 24, 1937 to July 25, 1939 the cabinet Colijn IV, with Dr. H. Colijn (ARP) as prime minister.
    • In the year 1937: Source: Wikipedia
      • The Netherlands had about 8.6 million citizens.
      • April 30 » The Commonwealth of the Philippines holds a plebiscite for Filipino women on whether they should be extended the right to suffrage; over 90% would vote in the affirmative.
      • August 14 » The beginning of air-to-air combat of the Second Sino-Japanese War and World War II in general, when six Japanese bombers are shot down by Chinese fighters while raiding Chinese air bases.
      • August 24 » Spanish Civil War: Sovereign Council of Asturias and León is proclaimed in Gijón.
      • September 25 » Second Sino-Japanese War: The Chinese Eighth Route Army gains a minor, but morale-boosting victory in the Battle of Pingxingguan.
      • November 9 » Second Sino-Japanese War: The Chinese Army withdraws from the Battle of Shanghai.
      • December 9 » Second Sino-Japanese War: Battle of Nanking: Japanese troops under the command of Lt. Gen. Asaka Yasuhiko launch an assault on the Chinese city of Nanjing (Nanking).

    Day of marriage July 24, 1959

    • The temperature on July 24, 1959 was between 10.9 °C and 22.7 °C and averaged 17.7 °C. There was 11.2 hours of sunshine (70%). The partly clouded was. The average windspeed was 3 Bft (moderate breeze) and was prevailing from the north-northeast. 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 December 22, 1957 to May 19, 1959 the cabinet Beel II, with Dr. L.J.M. Beel (KVP) as prime minister.
    • In The Netherlands , there was from May 19, 1959 to July 24, 1964 the cabinet De Quay, with Prof. dr. J.E. de Quay (KVP) as prime minister.
    • In the year 1959: Source: Wikipedia
      • The Netherlands had about 11.3 million citizens.
      • February 22 » Lee Petty wins the first Daytona 500.
      • June 8 » USSBarbero and the United States Postal Service attempt the delivery of mail via Missile Mail.
      • July 1 » Specific values for the international yard, avoirdupois pound and derived units (e.g. inch, mile and ounce) are adopted after agreement between the US, the United Kingdom and other Commonwealth countries.
      • August 17 » Quake Lake is formed by the magnitude 7.5 1959 Hebgen Lake earthquake near Hebgen Lake in Montana.
      • September 12 » The Soviet Union launches a large rocket, Lunik II, at the moon.
      • December 3 » The current flag of Singapore is adopted, six months after Singapore became self-governing within the British Empire.
    

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