Person:Willem Kooiker (2)
Willem Kooiker
b.28 Dec 1861 Ruinerwold, Drenthe, Netherlands
d.19 Jul 1931 Hull, Sioux, Iowa, United States
Parents and Siblings
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m. 30 Jul 1853
  1. Willem Kooiker1861 - 1931
  2. Lucas Kooiker1869 -
Spouse and Children
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m. 7 Feb 1891
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Facts and Events
Name Willem Kooiker
Immigrant Name William Kooiker
Gender Male
Birth[1] 28 Dec 1861 Ruinerwold, Drenthe, Netherlands
Marriage 7 Feb 1891 civil
to Klaasje Kooiker
Death[3] 19 Jul 1931 Hull, Sioux, Iowa, United States
Burial[2] Hope Cemetery, Hull, Sioux, Iowa, United States
References
  1. ↑ Geboorte, in Ruinerwold, Drenthe, Netherlands. Burgerlijke Stand
    Aktenummer: 42, 30 DEC 1861.

    Ruinerwold, geboorteakte, 30 december 1861, aktenr. 42
    Kind: Willem Kooiker, geboren te Ruinerwold op 28-12-1861, zoon van Harm Kooiker, beroep: landbouwer; oud: 30 jaren, en Hilligje Wildeboer, beroep: landbouwersche; oud: 31 jaren.

  2. ↑ William Kooiker, in Find A Grave.
  3. ↑ Birth: Dec. 28, 1861
    Ruinerwold
    Drenthe, Netherlands
    Death: Jul. 19, 1931
    Hull
    Sioux County
    Iowa, USA


    Obituary Of Mr. William Kooiker
    William Kooiker, who passed away on Sunday afternoon, July 19, 1931, was a resident of Sioux County for many years. He was born at Runderwolt (!), Netherlands, on December 28, 1861.

    In 1886 he came to America for the first time and stayed for 5 years. He then returned to Holland and was married to Clara Kooiker on February 7, 1891. Their home awaiting them in America; they crossed the waters and took up their residence on a fine farm three miles northeast of Middleburg. For slightly over forty years they lived on that farm.

    Eight children were born to them there, seven of whom are still living in this neighborhood. One child preceded him in death on March 27, 1901.

    Mr. Kooiker was a devoted father and a sincere Christian man, placing religion above all else.

    He helped to organize the Christian Reformed church of Middleburg and was actively engaged there, serving both as elder and deacon for many years. He had been ailing for the last two years and had weakened considerably during that time. Yet his end came quite hastilty; he was bedridden for only about ten days. Two months ago he took up his residence in Hull.

    At the time of his death he had reached the age of 69 years, six months and 21 days. He leaves his wife, seven children and thirteen grandchildren to mourn his death.

    Alton Democrat 1931-07-31.
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