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Personal data Arnold Duane Molendorp 

  • He was born on August 29, 1922 in in proximo, Allendorf, Osceola Co., IA.
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    Source: Deanne Troff, Kirtland Wilkes, T. A. Roeder
  • (Milit-Beg) in the year 1942 in fortasse, somewhere, Verenigde Staten.Source 1
    army - U.S. Rank - Master Sgt. - WW II
  • (Milit-End) in the year 1945 in fortasse, somewhere, Verenigde Staten.
  • He died on September 27, 2016 in Sibley, Osceola Co., IA, he was 94 years old.
  • He is buried after September 26, 2016 in W. Holman Twp., Osceola Co., IA (Holman Cem.).
  • A child of John R. Molendorp and Grieke Gurthurst Dirks
  • This information was last updated on August 2, 2022.

Household of Arnold Duane Molendorp

He is married to Dona Elaine Johnson.

They got married on September 18, 1946 at Allendorf, Osceola Co., IA, he was 24 years old.


Child(ren):

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Notes about Arnold Duane Molendorp

Arnold Duane Molendorp

Sources: Author: Troff, Deanne; Wilkes, Kirtland; Roeder, T. A.; Title: "Arnold Duane Molendorp," (Publication location: Salt Lk. City, UT, Publisher: Family Search, Publication date: xxix Dec MMXIX), Repository: The Cloud

Link: https://www.familysearch.org/tree/person/details/LYPC-6YF

"... Arnold Duane Molendorp Last Changed: July 12, 2019 by Kirtland Wilkes Sex Male Last Changed: January 16, 2018 by T. A. Roeder Birth 29 Aug 1922 Osceola, Iowa, United States Death 27 September 2016 Sibley, Osceola, Iowa, United States Burial 2016 Sibley, Osceola, Iowa, United States of America

Residence 1925 Allison Township, Osceola, Iowa, United States
Residence 1930 Horton, Osceola, Iowa, United States
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Residence 1940 Ocheyedan Township, Osceola, Iowa, United States
Residence 01 Jun 2001 Sibley, Iowa, United States
Residence 01 Jun 2001-25 Mar 2008 Sibley, Iowa, United States

Spouses and Children

Arnold Duane Molendorp 1922 - 2016
Marriage: 18 September 1946 Allendorf, Osceola, Iowa, United States
Donna Elaine Johnson 1928 - 1995

Parents and Siblings

John R. Molendorp 1898 - 1966
Marriage: 20 Dec 1921 Sibley, Osceola, Iowa, United States
Grace Gurthust Dirks 1898 - 1996

Children of Grace Gurthust Dirks and John R. Molendorp (1)

[1] Arnold Duane Molendorp 1922 - 2016"

Author: N.N. (anonymous), Title: "Arnold Duane Molendorp," (Publication location: Sibley, IA, Publisher: Find-a-Grave, Publication date: xxviii Sept MMXVI), Repository: The Cloud

Link: https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/170668123/arnold-duane-molendorp

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Picture of [military-style plaque attached to a larger stone] Added by 48867749
Picture of [stone shared with Dona E. Molendorp] Added by 48867749

Arnold Duane Molendorp Birth 29 Aug 1922 Osceola County, Iowa, USA Death 27 Sep 2016 (aged 94) Sibley, Osceola County, Iowa, USA Burial Holman Cemetery Sibley, Osceola County, Iowa, USA Plot Sec H Lot 212 Memorial ID 170668123

Arnold Duane Molendorp was born on August 29, 1922, at home near Allendorf, Iowa. He was the son and only child of John and Grace (Dirks) Molendorp. He lived his youth in Osceola County where he attended a country school and attended school in Sibley, Iowa. Arnold served in the United States Army during World War II from 1942 to 1945. He attained the rank of master sergeant and was honorably discharged.
He was united in marriage to Dona Johnson of Sibley on September 18, 1946 in Allendorf. They lived in rural Ocheyedan, Iowa until moving to Ocheyedan. In 1979, they moved to Sibley. Arnold farmed and was employed by several contractors in Worthington, Minnesota and Harris, Iowa. He was also a self-employed contractor.
Arnold was a member of the Evangelical United Brethren in Allendorf. He was an active member of the United Methodist Church in Ocheyedan and Sibley where he served on many church boards and as a Sunday school teacher.
Arnold and Dona enjoyed square dancing and bowling on mixed bowling teams for many years. Dona passed away on November 2, 1995.
Arnold enjoyed fishing, hunting and watching sports. The Vikings and Twins were his favorite.
He moved to Heartwood Heights in Sibley and was the handy man and enjoyed transporting people when they needed help.
Arnold was an example to others and will be remembered for his humility, faith in the Lord, perseverance, kindness, sharing with those in need, and his love for friends and family.
He passed away on Tuesday, September 27, 2016 in Sibley.
Those left to cherish his memories are his three daughters and sons-in-law: Barbara and Ken Reiste of Clear Lake, SD, Karen and Clyde Newton of Sioux City, IA, Betty and Mark Consoer of North Mankato, MN; 9 grandchildren and 22 great-grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his wife Dona, his parents and great-grandson.

In Loving Memory Of Arnold Molendorp Born: August 29, 1922 Passed Away: September 27, 2016 Age: 94 years and 29 days

Arrangements by Andringa Funeral Home Larry R. Andringa, Funeral Director

Parents
[photo - stone shared with Grace Molendorp] John Molendorp 1898 - 1966
[photo - stone shared with John Molendorp] Grace Dirks Molendorp 1898 - 1996

Spouse
[photo - her obituary] Dona Elaine Johnson Molendorp 1928 - 1995 (m. 1946)

Created by: 48867749 Added: 28 Sep 2016 Find a Grave Memorial ID: 170668123"
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Ancestors (and descendant) of Arnold Duane Molendorp

Aielt Molendorp
1869-1957
Aleida Davids
1873-1939
John Meyers Dirks
1862-1920
Peiterke (Peterke) Moet
1865-1962

Arnold Duane Molendorp
1922-2016

1946

Dona Elaine Johnson
1928-1995

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    Historical events

    Birthday August 29, 1922

    • The temperature on August 29, 1922 was between 11.5 °C and 24.6 °C and averaged 18.6 °C. There was 2.1 mm of rain. There was 7.1 hours of sunshine (51%). The average windspeed was 3 Bft (moderate breeze) 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 September 9, 1918 to September 18, 1922 the cabinet Ruys de Beerenbrouck I, with Jonkheer mr. Ch.J.M. Ruys de Beerenbrouck (RKSP) as prime minister.
    • In The Netherlands , there was from September 19, 1922 to August 4, 1925 the cabinet Ruys de Beerenbrouck II, with Jonkheer mr. Ch.J.M. Ruys de Beerenbrouck (RKSP) as prime minister.
    • In the year 1922: Source: Wikipedia
      • The Netherlands had about 7.0 million citizens.
      • February 9 » Brazil becomes a member of the Berne Convention copyright treaty.
      • February 28 » The United Kingdom ends its protectorate over Egypt through a Unilateral Declaration of Independence.
      • March 15 » After Egypt gains nominal independence from the United Kingdom, Fuad I becomes King of Egypt.
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    Day of marriage September 18, 1946

    • The temperature on September 18, 1946 was between 11.3 °C and 16.8 °C and averaged 14.1 °C. There was 14.2 mm of rain during 7.5 hours. The average windspeed was 4 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)
    • From June 24, 1945 till July 3, 1946 the Netherlands had a cabinet Schermerhorn - Drees with the prime ministers Prof. ir. W. Schermerhorn (VDB) and W. Drees (PvdA).
    • 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.
    • In the year 1946: Source: Wikipedia
      • The Netherlands had about 9.3 million citizens.
      • January 3 » Popular Canadian American jockey George Woolf dies in a freak accident during a race; the annual George Woolf Memorial Jockey Award is created to honor him.
      • January 25 » The United Mine Workers rejoins the American Federation of Labor.
      • February 24 » Colonel Juan Perón, founder of the political movement that became known as Peronism, is elected to his first term as President of Argentina.
      • March 24 » A British Cabinet Mission arrives in India to discuss and plan for the transfer of power from the British Raj to Indian leadership.
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      • September 2 » The Interim Government of India is formed, headed by Jawaharlal Nehru as Vice President with the powers of a Prime Minister.

    Day of death September 27, 2016

    • The temperature on September 27, 2016 was between 5.6 °C and 20.4 °C and averaged 14.5 °C. There was 9.8 hours of sunshine (82%). The partly clouded was. The average windspeed was 2 Bft (weak wind) and was prevailing from the south. 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 year 2016: Source: Wikipedia
      • The Netherlands had about 17.0 million citizens.
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