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Jacob Ward "Jake" Berkenbosch
14 Jun 1869 – 10 Jul 1952
| Birth | 14 Jun 1869 |
| Death | 10 Jul 1952 |
| Cemetery | Griffis Cemetery Prairie City , Jasper County , Iowa , USA |
| Added by | William & Mary Kelly on 08 Jan 2025 |
| FaG | https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/45703329 |
Bio
Jacob was a farmer all of his life. He owned a farm northwest of Monroe, Iowa and was very successful. When he retired in 1941, he and his wife Lucinda, who he called Peg, moved into a beautiful home in Monroe. He still owned the farm and sharecroppers worked the land. The farm was sold to his daughter and son-in-law, Lela Berkenbosch and Wiley Roberts of Prairie City upon the death of Lucinda. Jacob and Lucinda were members of the United Methodist Church in Monroe. In his early years of retirement he made his own wine and beer. He really enjoyed just sitting outside and admiring his small garden. A friend and he had competition on who could grow the largest potato. He always enjoyed visits from his children and grandchildren. ********************************************************************* Last rites for J. W. Berkenbosch was held Saturday at the Monroe Methodist Church He passed away July 10, 1952 at Mercy Hospital in Des Moines. For a number of years he resided on his farm north west of Monroe, until he retired eleven years ago and has since made his home here. Mr. Berkenbosch was a son of Martin and Pauline Berkenbosch and was born near Pella June 14, 1869 and departed this life at the age of 83. He was united in marriage to LuCinda Wood April 12, 1893. He is survived by his wife and 6 children, Mrs. Lela Roberts, Mrs. Vera Steenhoek, Gerald Berkenbosch, Mrs. Fern Franks, Mrs. Hazel Tomlonovic, Mrs. Wilma Hendricks, 13 grandchildren, 6 great grandchildren,. One brother Lybert Berkenbosch of Prairie City and one sister Mrs. Nellie Bruce of Greene. Mrs. Berkenbosch and family wish to thank the friends and relatives for their help and floral tributes. The Monroe Mirror, Thursday, July 17, 1952
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Family
Parents
- Marten Gialts "Martin" Berkenbosch 1831–1907 FaG
- Pleuntje Jans "Pauline" Van Der Schoor Berkenbosch 1843–1919 FaG
Spouse
Siblings
- Henrietta Berkenbosch Elrod 1865–1942 FaG
- John Berkenbosch 1867–1923 FaG
- Hattie Berkenbosch Colyn 1871–1933 FaG
- Martha Berkenbosch Payton 1872–1911 FaG
- Nellie Berkenbosch Bruce 1874–1961 FaG
- Lybert "Bert" Berkenbosch 1877–1961 FaG
- Henry James Berkenbosch 1880–1947 FaG
- Benjamin Franklin Berkenbosch 1883–1942 FaG
Children
- Lela Mae Berkenbosch Roberts 1894–1979
- Gerald Ward Berkenbosch 1899–1968
- Vera Pauline Berkenbosch Steenhoek 1901–1983
- Fern Arlene Berkenbosch Franks 1903–1964
- Hazel Lucinda Berkenbosch Tomlonovic 1905–1996
- Wilma Alice Berkenbosch Jensma 1911–2002
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