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Personal data Andrew P. Dykstra 


Household of Andrew P. Dykstra

He is married to Gertie Wieman.

They got married St. Valentines Day 1929 at Monroe, Turner Co., SD, he was 21 years old.


Child(ren):

  2. (Not public)


Notes about Andrew P. Dykstra

Andrew P. Dykstra

Sources: Author: Hammerstrom, Gene; Title: "Andrew P. Dykstra," (Publication location: Rumpus Ridge, SD, Publisher: Find-a-Grave, Publication date: xxiv Aug MMXIII), Repository: The Cloud

Link: https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/115997012/andrew-p-dykstra

"Photo [of stone shared with Gertie Weiman Dykstra] added by Gene Hammerstrom

Andrew P. Dykstra Birth 29 May 1907 South Dakota, USA Death 22 Aug 2003 (aged 96) Sioux Falls, Minnehaha County, South Dakota, USA Burial Monroe Reformed Church Cemetery McCook County, South Dakota, USA Memorial ID 115997012

Andrew was born to Peter and Gertie Dykstra.

Andrew married Gertie Wieman on Feb. 14, 1929 in Monroe, SD. Gertrude M. and Darlene were born to this union.

Parents
Photo [of his stone] Peter Dykstra 1874 - 1953
Photo [of her stone] Gertie Prues Dykstra 1877 - 1946

Spouse
Photo [graph of her stone] Gertie Wieman Dykstra 1906 - 1993

Siblings

Photo [of stone shared with Minnie Dykstra] John P. Dykstra 1901 - 1988
Photo [of stone shared with Pearl E. Dykstra] George P. Dykstra 1904 - 1966
Photo [of a woman] Matilda Effie Dykstra Visser 1917 - 2016

Created by: Gene Hammerstrom Added: 24 Aug 2013 Find a Grave Memorial 115997012"

Author: Keyser, Sheri Lyn; DeLuka, Barbara; Title: "Andrew P Dykstra," (Publication location: Salt Lk. City, UT, Publisher: FamilySearch, Publication date: xviii Oct MMXXI), Repository: The Cloud

Link: https://www.familysearch.org/tree/person/details/LRQJ-M77

"... Name Andrew P Dykstra Last Changed: November 30, 2016 by Sheri Lyn Keyser Sex Male Birth 29 May 1907 South Dakota, United States Death 22 August 2003 Sioux Falls, Minnehaha, South Dakota, United States Reason This Information Is Correct: FG#115997012 Burial 2003 Monroe Reformed Church Cemetery, Rumpus Ridge, McCook, South Dakota, United States of America Last Changed: October 18, 2021 by Barbara DeLuka

Residence 1910 Spring Valley, McCook, South Dakota, United States
Residence 1920 Turner, South Dakota, United States
Residence 1930 Dolton, Turner, South Dakota, United States
...
Residence 1940 Monroe Township, Turner, South Dakota, United States

Spouses and Children

Andrew P Dykstra 1907 - 2003
No Marriage Events
Gertie Wieman 1906 - 1993

Parents and Siblings

Peter Dykstra 1874 - 1963
No Marriage Events
Gertrude Prues 1877 - 1946

Children of Gertrude Prues and Peter Dykstra (6)

[1] John P. Dykstra 1901 - 1988
[2] George P. Dykstra 1904 - 1996
[3] Peter P Dykstra 1905 - Deceased
[4] Andrew P Dykstra 1907 - 2003
[5] Minnie G Dykstra 1910 - 2003
[6] Matilda Effie Dykstra 1917 - 2016"

Author: N.N. (anonymous), Title: "Andrew Dykstra," (Publication location: Sioux Fls., SD, Publisher: George Boom Funeral Home, Publication date: Aug MMIII), Repository: The Cloud

Link: https://www.georgeboom.com/obituary/5798233

"Andrew Dykstra December 31, 1969 - August 22, 2003

Andrew's Obituary
Andrew Dykstra 401 W. 2nd Street, Sioux Falls, SD Died: Friday, August 22, 2003 Sioux Falls, SD Age: 96 years, 2 months, 23 days

Funeral Service 1:30 PM Monday, August 25, 2003 Good News Reformed Church, Sioux Falls, SD Reverend Kevin Schneider and Reverend Carolyn Visser, Officiating Elaine Harden, Organist Reverend Eugene DeHoogh, Vocalist "Blessed Assurance" Congregational Hymns "How Great Thou Art" "When We All Get to Heaven"

Interment Monroe Cemetery, Monroe, SD

Pallbearers Paul Ahrendt David DeHoogh Russell Naatjes Brett DeHoogh Benton Visser Jerry Wieman

Andrew Dykstra, son of Peter and Gertie (Prues) Dykstra, was born May 29, 1907 on a farm in McCook County near Monroe, SD. On February 14, 1929 Andrew was united in marriage with Gertie Wieman. The couple farmed in the Monroe Marion Parker, SD area before retiring on their farm north of Parker. They moved to Sioux Falls, SD in 1979. Gertie preceded him in death on March 12, 1993.

In March of 2001, Andrew moved to Trail Ridge Assisted Living. When his health began to decline, he moved to Good Samaritan Center in November of 2001.

Andrew was active in the church all of his life. At the time of his death he was a member of Good News Reformed Church of Sioux Falls.

He enjoyed doing woodworking, repairing just about anything, tending his yard, visiting with neighbors, family and friends and listening to his favorite TV church services.

Grateful for having shared his life are two daughters, Gertrude 'Trudy' Ahrendt, Sioux Falls, SD, Darlene DeHoogh and her husband, Rev. Eugene, Sioux Falls, SD; four grandchildren, Nancy Hoyme, Pierre, SD, Paul Ahrendt, Sioux Falls, SD, David DeHoogh and his wife, Carolyn, Des Moines, IA, Judy Naatjes and her husband, Russell, Sioux Falls, SD; eight great-grandchildren, Nicole Hoyme, Jessica Hoyme, Michael Hoyme, Austin DeHoogh, Brett DeHoogh, Ashlyn DeHoogh, Matthew Naatjes, Elizabeth 'Betsy' Naatjes; one step-great-granddaughter, Erica Mays and her husband, David; one sister, Matilda Visser and her husband, John, Monroe, SD; three sisters-in-law, Lena Payne, Pinole, CA, Tillie Edzards, Stover, MO, Shirley Kienholz, Bird Island MN, and a host of other relatives and friends.

In addition to his wife, Andrew was preceded in death by twin great-grandsons, Jonathan and Thomas Hoyme; his parents; three brothers, John, George, Pete; one sister, Minnie Langerock; and a granddaughter-in-law, Kathy Ahrendt.

Relatives and friends are invited to gather with the family for lunch and fellowship at Good News Reformed Church immediately following the funeral service and prior to leaving for the committal service."
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Ancestors (and descendant) of Andrew P. Dykstra

Peter Dykstra
1874-1953

Andrew P. Dykstra
1907-2003

1929

Gertie Wieman
1906-1993

Gertrude Minnie Dykstra
1930-2009
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Historical events

Birthday May 29, 1907

  • The temperature on May 29, 1907 was between 3.2 °C and 14.4 °C and averaged 8.8 °C. There was 8.3 hours of sunshine (51%). The average windspeed was 3 Bft (moderate breeze) and was prevailing from the east-northeast. Source: KNMI
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    • December 21 » The Chilean Army commits a massacre of at least 2,000 striking saltpeter miners in Iquique, Chile.
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Day of death August 22, 2003

  • The temperature on August 22, 2003 was between 13.3 °C and 21.7 °C and averaged 18.5 °C. There was -0.1 mm of rain. The heavily clouded was. The average windspeed was 3 Bft (moderate breeze) and was prevailing from the southwest. Source: KNMI
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  • 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.
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    • The Netherlands had about 16.2 million citizens.
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