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Birth: 1908
Death: 1979
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Minnesota, USA
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Record added: Oct 29, 2011
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GERTRUDE DEBOER 6 Mar 1908 Oct 1981 56128 (Edgerton, Pipestone, MN)
372-68-1628 Michigan."4Laurel Ann (Vermeer) Sytsma, VERMEER Family Tree as of Aug. 1990, Hand-written & typed document. Received from Laurie on 26 June 2001.
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Birth: 1908
Death: 1981
Pipestone County
Minnesota, USA
Burial:
Hillside Cemetery
Edgerton
Pipestone County
Minnesota, USA
Created by: Paul Everett
Record added: Oct 29, 2011
Find A Grave Memorial# 79494633."6Zandbergen, Ron - 1981 family tree information received 5 May 1999 by mail.
1familysearch web site http://www.familysearch.org, https://www.familysearch.org/. "Name: Gertrude Deboer
Event Type: Birth
Event Date: 02 Jan 1937
Event Place: South Holland, Cook, Illinois, United States
Registration Date: 14 Jan 1937
Registration Place: , Cook, Illinois
Gender: Female
Ethnicity:
Race: White
Father's Name: Peter Deboer
Father's Birthplace: Grand Rapids, Michigan
Father's Age: 28
Father's Estimated Birth Year: 1909
Mother's Name: Gertrude Vermeer
Mother's Birthplace: Grand Rapids, Michigan
Mother's Age: 28
Mother's Estimated Birth Year: 1909
Note:
Certificate Number: 1
Reference ID:
GS Film Number: 100480822
Digital Folder Number: 100480822
Image Number: 00156
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"Illinois, Cook County, Birth Certificates, 1871-1940," database, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:QVPC-WGJZ : 18 May 2016), Gertrude Deboer, 02 Jan 1937; citing South Holland, Cook, Illinois, United States, reference/certificate 1, Cook County Courthouse, Chicago; FHL microfilm 100,480,822."
1Zandbergen, Ron - 1981 family tree information received 5 May 1999 by mail.
2SSDI web http://ssdi.rootsweb.com. "CARROLL FEY 10 Nov 1929 Jun 1975 (not specified) (none specified) 469-24-8080 Minnesota."
1Zandbergen, Ron - 1981 family tree information received 5 May 1999 by mail.
2obit, https://www.edgertonburialassociation.com/obituary/LesterLes-VandenBerg. "Lester (Les) Vanden Berg
December 1, 1928 ~ January 22, 2021 (age 92)
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Lester Vanden Berg was born December 1, 1928 to Teunis and Elizabeth (Nicolay) at the family home near Brooten, MN. When he was one year old, Les’ family moved to a farm near Edgerton. The seventh of nine children, he was the youngest boy, and two sisters were born after him. He completed 8 years of school, starting in a country school and then attending Edgerton Christian Elementary School. Many conversations with Les included stories of the good ole days at school.
As a young adult, Les worked for area farmers and started working winters at John Morrell in Sioux Falls before he joined the US Army. He served in the Korean War as Staff Sergeant/Combat Medic Squad Leader from 1951 – 1952. After his honorable discharge, he worked for a local farmer before starting his lifelong love of farming on his own. He rented land for 19 years before purchasing farm ground near Edgerton.
On June 3, 1953 Les married Janette Gelling from Springfield, SD. They had become acquainted through his sister Henrietta when she and Janette were roommates while attending Northwestern College. Les and Janette became close through exchanging letters while Les was in the Korean War. Their marriage was blessed with six children. In 1972, Janette was diagnosed with cancer, and after a four-year battle, she went home to her Savior on May 17, 1976.
On July 6, 1977, Les married Beth (De Boer) Fey. Along with their marriage, she brought five children into the family for a total of 11. The youngest five attended high school together that first year. In 2001 they moved into Edgerton. Les continued to farm until he was 82. Les and Beth enjoyed traveling and spending time with friends, family, and relatives, including the many grandchildren born into the family.
Les was a lifelong member of the First Christian Reformed Church in Edgerton where he served multiple terms as both elder and deacon. Over 16 years, he volunteered 3,516 hours repairing wheelchairs at Edgerton’s Hope Haven Industries. Time, prayer, and passion also poured from Les for 15 years as a mentor through the M-2 Prison Ministry, and he also served on many other mission projects. He enjoyed playing dominoes, pool, and doing puzzles. Checkers was a favorite game, and he won the vast majority of times he played. He gave tips to very few competitors, aside from saying “you can win if you cry” or “you just have to think ahead.” Les was always game to enjoy ice cream with his grandkids.
On October 28, 2015, Les entered Edgebrook Care Center after injuries from a fall. He enjoyed visitors, puzzles, games, and hands-on activities. He was a resident there until passing away peacefully on January 22, 2021 at the age of 92 years, 1 month, and 21 days.
Les is lovingly remembered by his wife, Beth, of 43 years and his children: Duane (Rosann) Vanden Berg, Peter Vanden Berg, Joann (Darwin) Schelhaas, all of Edgerton, Melvin (Brenda) of Pipestone, Gene (Thelma) Vanden Berg of Spokane, WA, Janette (Grant) Clausen of Schleswig, Iowa; his step children: Rick (Karen) Fey of Edgerton, Roxanne (Al) Nieboer of Kalamazoo, MI, Randy (Jan) Fey of Edgerton, Roll (Cheryl) Fey of Hurst, Texas, Rosemari (Dennis) Kroll of Edgerton; his last surviving sibling/sister, Johanna Sankey; sisters-in-law Tiena Zondervan and Wilma Wissink, as well as Beth’s siblings and their spouses. Les was blessed with 34 grandchildren and 56 great-grandchildren.
Les was preceded in death by his parents, his first wife—Janette, one granddaughter—Tonya Vanden Berg, five brothers—Henry, Art, Rich, Jim, Jake, and two sisters—Grace Schuit and Henrietta Elbers, and many in-laws.
In a sincere yet fun-loving way, Les would say, “Be good to you” to all his family and friends gathered to celebrate his life.
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Services
VISITATION
Friday
January 29, 2021
9:30 AM to 10:30 AM
First Christian Reformed Church
150 W. Center St.
Edgerton, Minnesota 56128
FUNERAL SERVICE
Friday
January 29, 2021
11:00 AM
First Christian Reformed Church
150 W. Center St.
Edgerton, Minnesota 56128
INTERMENT FOLLOWING FUNERAL SERVICE
Friday
January 29, 2021
Hillside Cemetery."