Waar zijn oom en tante Hinrik Winter en Grietje Bouwman het na een paar jaar voor gezien hielden en terugkeerden, zou Jakob een nieuw vaderland vinden.
Waarschijnlijk is hij vrij snel daarna doorgereisd naar Kandiyohi County in Minnesota, waar hij als boerenarbeider aan de slag ging. Hij zou zijn verdere leven ook in deze omgeving blijven.
Waarschijnlijk heeft hij toen ook al snel een relatie aangeknoopt met de nog zeer jonge Dora Emma "Dorothy" Schlaak (1898-1982), een uit Wisconsin afkomstige dochter van de Duitse immigranten August Schlaak en Paulina Gerlach. In 1913 (Dorothy was dus nog geen 15 jaar oud!) werd hun eerste kind Gerrit geboren, maar Jakob en Dorothy waren nog niet getrouwd. Toen Jakob in het kader van de dienstplicht voor de Eerste Wereldoorlog op 5 juni 1917 werd geregistreerd, had hij daarom een probleem: wie zou tijdens zijn afwezigheid voor dit kind zorgen?
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| Registratie Jakob Koetje voor WO I |
Blijkbaar heeft dit leugentje om bestwil gewerkt, want in september 1919 werd hun tweede zoon Harold George geboren, nog altijd buiten het huwelijk.
Dat huwelijk kwam er pas van op 5 oktober 1921. Waarom toen pas? Mogelijk waren de ouders van Dorothy tegen het huwelijk gekant (ze was immers zwanger van haar 1e kind op haar 14e) en kon ze pas als 23-jarige (en dus meerderjarig) zelf besluiten om te trouwen. Jakob was per slot van rekening ruim 10 jaar ouder dan zij.
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| Huwelijksinschrijving van Jakob "Jake Henry" Koetje en Dora Emma "Dorothy" Schlaak |
Parenteel van Jakob (Jacob Henry, Jake Henry) Koetje
1 Jakob (Jacob Henry, Jake Henry) Koetje is geboren op 14-04-1887 om 20:00 in Nieuwolda [bron: Geboorteakten Nieuwolda 1887 Akte 18], zoon van Hindrik Koetje en Hindriktje (Hindertje, Hendrikje) Winter. Van de geboorte is aangifte gedaan op 16-04-1887 [bron: Geboorteakten Nieuwolda 1887 Akte 18].
Notitie bij de geboorte van Jakob: Aangever: Hinderika Bruins, 42 jaar, arbeidster, wonend Nieuwolda (vader is wegens ziekte verhinderd aangifte te doen)
Getuigen:
Reinder Bijholt, 58 jaar, arbeider, wonend Nieuwolda
Tammo Koolhof, 54 jaar, arbeider, wonend Nieuwolda
Jacob Henry, Jake Henry is overleden op 14-11-1971 in Wilmar, Kandiyohi, Minnesota (USA), 84 jaar oud. Hij is begraven in Raymond, Kandiyohi, Minnesota (USA) [bron: https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/160191973/jake-henry-koetje]. Getuigen:
Reinder Bijholt, 58 jaar, arbeider, wonend Nieuwolda
Tammo Koolhof, 54 jaar, arbeider, wonend Nieuwolda
Notitie bij overlijden van Jakob: Age: 83
Given Name: Jacob
Surname: Koetje
Birth Date: 14 Apr 1888
State: Minnesota
Last Place of Residence: Willmar, Kandiyohi, Minnesota
Previous Residence Postal Code: 56201
Event Date: Nov 1971
{Opvallend is dat de geboorteDAG klopt, maar het jaar niet}
Typed or Handwritten: T
Name: Jacob Henry Koetje
Name Suffix: SR.
Event Type: Death
Event Date: 14 Nov 1971
Event Place: Kandiyohi, Minnesota
Birth Date: 14 Apr 1887
Mother’s Maiden Name: Winter
Born in Minnesota: N
Record Number: 1828914
Certificate Number: 028988
Certificate Year: 1971
File Name: 028988
Affiliate Batch Identifier: NF264DN
Given Name: Jacob
Surname: Koetje
Birth Date: 14 Apr 1888
State: Minnesota
Last Place of Residence: Willmar, Kandiyohi, Minnesota
Previous Residence Postal Code: 56201
Event Date: Nov 1971
{Opvallend is dat de geboorteDAG klopt, maar het jaar niet}
Typed or Handwritten: T
Name: Jacob Henry Koetje
Name Suffix: SR.
Event Type: Death
Event Date: 14 Nov 1971
Event Place: Kandiyohi, Minnesota
Birth Date: 14 Apr 1887
Mother’s Maiden Name: Winter
Born in Minnesota: N
Record Number: 1828914
Certificate Number: 028988
Certificate Year: 1971
File Name: 028988
Affiliate Batch Identifier: NF264DN
Notitie bij Jakob: Emigreert 4-2/4-3-1910 naar de VS
Beroep: boerenarbeiderJakob trouwde, 34 jaar oud, op 05-10-1921 in Madena, Minnesota (USA) met Dora Emma (Dora, Dorothy) Schlaak, 23 jaar oud.
Beroep: boerenarbeiderJakob trouwde, 34 jaar oud, op 05-10-1921 in Madena, Minnesota (USA) met Dora Emma (Dora, Dorothy) Schlaak, 23 jaar oud.
Notitie bij het huwelijk van Jakob en Dora: Getuigen: A. van Buren en Lena Schlack (kan niet schrijven, dus tekent met een x)
Dora is geboren op 23-03-1898 in Mcmillan, Marathon, Wisconsin (USA).
Notitie bij de geboorte van Dora: vader August Schlake
moeder Paulina C. Gerlach
Dora is overleden op 27-01-1982 in Wilmar, Kandiyohi, Minnesota (USA), 83 jaar oud. Zij is begraven in Raymond, Kandiyohi, Minnesota (USA) [bron: https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/160191938/dorothy-koetje]. moeder Paulina C. Gerlach
Kinderen van Jacob Henry, Jake Henry en Dora, Dorothy:
1 Gerrit (Garret) Koetje (Schlaak), geboren op 17-03-1913 in Minnsota (USA). Volgt 1.1.
2 Harold George Koetje (Schlaak), geboren op 06-09-1919 in Raymond, Kandiyohi, Minnesota (USA). Volgt 1.2.
3 Henrietta Koetje, geboren in 1923 in Minnesota (USA). Volgt 1.3.
4 August Henry Koetje, geboren op 26-01-1927 in Minnesota (USA). Volgt 1.4.
5 Jake N. Koetje [1.5], geboren op 04-08-1929 in Minnesota (USA). Jake is overleden op 12-01-2009 in Wilmar, Kandiyohi, Minnesota (USA), 79 jaar oud. Hij is begraven op 17-01-2009 in Wilmar, Kandiyohi, Minnesota (USA) [bron: https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/101989357/jake-koetje].
Notitie bij overlijden van Jake: Age: 80
Given Name: Jake
Surname: Koetje
Birth Date: 04 Aug 1929
State: Minnesota
Last Place of Residence: Willmar, Kandiyohi, Minnesota
Previous Residence Postal Code: 56201
Event Date: 12 Jan 2009
Jake Koetje Aug.4, 1929 - Jan. 12, 2009
WILLMAR -- Jake Koetje, 79, of Willmar, died Monday at Rice Memorial Hospital.
The service will be at 11 a.m. Saturday at Calvary Lutheran Church with burial at Cloverleaf Cemetery. VFW Post 1639 will provide military honors.
Visitation will be for one hour prior to services at the church. Arrangements are with Harvey Anderson Funeral Home in Willmar.
He was born Aug. 4, 1929, on a farm in Edwards Township, Kandiyohi County, to Jacob and Dora (Schlaak) Koetje. After completing his education, he enlisted in the U.S. Army. He served during the Korean War. Following his discharge, he worked at several jobs before settling in Willmar and going into the taxi cab business with his brothers. From 1970 to 1980, he was a partner in catering and John’s Supper Club. In 1980, he took over the management of VFW Post 1639 in Willmar, retiring in 1994.
He was a life member of the VFW and was Post 1639 commander for four years and post chaplin. He was seam squirrel for the Military Order of Cooties, a member of Willmar American Legion Post 167, the Eagles Aerie 2334 Willmar and the Willmar Elks. During retirement, he delivered meals for senior dining.
He is survived by his siblings: Henrietta Naber of Renton, Wash., and Henry of Minneapolis.
He was preceded in death by three brothers.
Given Name: Jake
Surname: Koetje
Birth Date: 04 Aug 1929
State: Minnesota
Last Place of Residence: Willmar, Kandiyohi, Minnesota
Previous Residence Postal Code: 56201
Event Date: 12 Jan 2009
Jake Koetje Aug.4, 1929 - Jan. 12, 2009
WILLMAR -- Jake Koetje, 79, of Willmar, died Monday at Rice Memorial Hospital.
The service will be at 11 a.m. Saturday at Calvary Lutheran Church with burial at Cloverleaf Cemetery. VFW Post 1639 will provide military honors.
Visitation will be for one hour prior to services at the church. Arrangements are with Harvey Anderson Funeral Home in Willmar.
He was born Aug. 4, 1929, on a farm in Edwards Township, Kandiyohi County, to Jacob and Dora (Schlaak) Koetje. After completing his education, he enlisted in the U.S. Army. He served during the Korean War. Following his discharge, he worked at several jobs before settling in Willmar and going into the taxi cab business with his brothers. From 1970 to 1980, he was a partner in catering and John’s Supper Club. In 1980, he took over the management of VFW Post 1639 in Willmar, retiring in 1994.
He was a life member of the VFW and was Post 1639 commander for four years and post chaplin. He was seam squirrel for the Military Order of Cooties, a member of Willmar American Legion Post 167, the Eagles Aerie 2334 Willmar and the Willmar Elks. During retirement, he delivered meals for senior dining.
He is survived by his siblings: Henrietta Naber of Renton, Wash., and Henry of Minneapolis.
He was preceded in death by three brothers.
Notitie bij Jake: Ongehuwd overleden
6 Henry Koetje, geboren op 22-07-1932 in Raymond, Kandiyohi, Minnesota (USA). Volgt 1.6.
1.1 Gerrit (Garret) Koetje (Schlaak) is geboren op 17-03-1913 in Minnsota (USA), zoon van Jakob (Jacob Henry, Jake Henry) Koetje (zie 1) en Dora Emma (Dora, Dorothy) Schlaak. Garret is overleden op 06-04-1990 in Raymond, Kandiyohi, Minnesota (USA), 77 jaar oud. Hij is begraven in Raymond, Kandiyohi, Minnesota (USA) [bron: https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/160191950/garret-koetje].
Notitie bij overlijden van Garret: Age: 77
Given Name: Garret
Surname: Koetje
Birth Date: 17 Mar 1913
State: Minnesota
Last Place of Residence: Raymond, Kandiyohi, Minnesota
Previous Residence Postal Code: 56282
Event Date: 06 Apr 1990
Garret trouwde, 52 jaar oud, op 10-07-1965 in Kandiyhi, Minnesota (USA) met Jennie Blokzyl, 48 jaar oud. Jennie is geboren op 29-07-1916 in Renville, Renville, Minnesota (USA). Given Name: Garret
Surname: Koetje
Birth Date: 17 Mar 1913
State: Minnesota
Last Place of Residence: Raymond, Kandiyohi, Minnesota
Previous Residence Postal Code: 56282
Event Date: 06 Apr 1990
Notitie bij de geboorte van Jennie: vader Abel Blokzyl
moeder Hilke Negen
Jennie is overleden op 04-06-1979 in Raymond, Kandiyohi, Minnesota (USA), 62 jaar oud. Zij is begraven in Raymond, Kandiyohi, Minnesota (USA) [bron: https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/160192003/jennie-koetje]. moeder Hilke Negen
1.2 Harold George Koetje (Schlaak) is geboren op 06-09-1919 in Raymond, Kandiyohi, Minnesota (USA), zoon van Jakob (Jacob Henry, Jake Henry) Koetje (zie 1) en Dora Emma (Dora, Dorothy) Schlaak.
Harold is overleden op 08-02-1974, 54 jaar oud. Hij is begraven in Lincoln, Lancaster, Nebraska (USA) [bron: https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/155858244/harold-george-koetje].
Notitie bij de geboorte van Alice: vader William Sheridan Moore
Alice is overleden op 08-02-1974, 56 jaar oud. Zij is begraven in Lincoln, Lancaster, Nebraska (USA) [bron: https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/155743580/alice-verta-koetje].
Kind van Harold en Alice:
1 Alice Louise Koetje [1.2.1], geboren op 16-01-1947 in Bell, Texas (USA).
1.3 Henrietta Koetje is geboren in 1923 in Minnesota (USA), dochter van Jakob (Jacob Henry, Jake Henry) Koetje (zie 1) en Dora Emma (Dora, Dorothy) Schlaak.
Notitie bij Henrietta: Op 12-01-2009 woonachtig in Renton, Washington
Henrietta trouwde met Leroy Herman Naber. Leroy is geboren op 19-01-1924 in Kandiyohi, Minnesota (USA).
Notitie bij de geboorte van Leroy: vader Gerrit William Naber
moeder Jennie Huisman
Leroy is overleden op 22-01-2006 in Renton, Washington (USA), 82 jaar oud. Hij is begraven op 28-01-2006 in Renton, Washington (USA) [bron: https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/89683906/leroy-h_-naber]. moeder Jennie Huisman
Notitie bij overlijden van Leroy: Leroy H. NABER Age 82, passed away January 22, 2006. He was the beloved husband of Henrietta; brother of Wilma Naber, Margaret Hanson, Rose Miller, Violet Naber, Ruby Naber, and Ruby Naber; brother-in-law of Jake Koetje, Henry Koetje, Clifford Hanson and Dorothy Naber. Visitation Friday, 12:00-5:00 p.m. Funeral Service Saturday, January 28, 2006, 10:00 a.m., Greenwood Funeral Home, Renton.
1.4 August Henry Koetje is geboren op 26-01-1927 in Minnesota (USA), zoon van Jakob (Jacob Henry, Jake Henry) Koetje (zie 1) en Dora Emma (Dora, Dorothy) Schlaak. August is overleden op 25-01-1987, 59 jaar oud. Hij is begraven in Omaha, Douglas, Nebraska [bron: https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/161568454/august-henry-koetje]. August trouwde, 27 jaar oud, op 02-07-1954 in Glasgow Valley, Montana (USA) met Cleo Ivadell Morey, 17 jaar oud.
Notitie bij het huwelijk van August en Cleo: Name: August Henry Koetje
Event Type: Marriage
Event Date: 02 Jul 1954
Event Place: Glasgow, Valley, Montana
Age: 27
Birth Year (Estimated): 1927
Father’s Name: Jake Koetje
Mother’s Name: Dora Slake
Spouse’s Name: Cleo Ivadell Morey
Spouse’s Age: 17
Spouse’s Birth Year (Estimated): 1937
Spouse’s Father’s Name: Clarence Edward Morey
Spouse’s Mother’s Name: Blanche Ivadell Bantz
Cleo is geboren op 13-05-1937 in Plentywood, Montana (USA). Event Type: Marriage
Event Date: 02 Jul 1954
Event Place: Glasgow, Valley, Montana
Age: 27
Birth Year (Estimated): 1927
Father’s Name: Jake Koetje
Mother’s Name: Dora Slake
Spouse’s Name: Cleo Ivadell Morey
Spouse’s Age: 17
Spouse’s Birth Year (Estimated): 1937
Spouse’s Father’s Name: Clarence Edward Morey
Spouse’s Mother’s Name: Blanche Ivadell Bantz
Notitie bij de geboorte van Cleo: vader Clarence Edward Morey
moeder Blanche Ivadell Bantz
moeder Blanche Ivadell Bantz
1.6 Henry Koetje is geboren op 22-07-1932 in Raymond, Kandiyohi, Minnesota (USA), zoon van Jakob (Jacob Henry, Jake Henry) Koetje (zie 1) en Dora Emma (Dora, Dorothy) Schlaak. Hij is gedoopt op 07-10-1961 in Wilmar, Kandiyohi, Minnesota (USA) [Calvary Luthran Church]. Henry is overleden op 18-11-2010 in Minneapolis, Minnesota (USA), 78 jaar oud. Hij is begraven op 22-11-2010 in Wilmar, Kandiyohi, Minnesota (USA) [bron: https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/101989356/henry-koetje].
Notitie bij overlijden van Henry: Henry Koetje, 78, of Willmar, died Thursday, November 18, at the Minnesota Veterans Home in Minneapolis.
Funeral services were held at 10:30 a.m. Monday, November 22, at Calvary Lutheran Church in Willmar. Burial was in Cloverleaf Memorial Park Cemetery in Willmar. Military Honors were provided by the Finstad-Weeks V.F.W. Post 1639 of Willmar.
Henry Koetje was born July 22, 1932, in Raymond, Minnesota, to Jacob, Sr. and Dora (Schlaak) Koetje. He grew up in Raymond and worked on the family farm near Raymond and later near Brooten and also worked on the neighboring farms. In May 1956, he entered the U.S. Army and was stationed in Germany. He was honorably discharged in April 1958. Henry then worked in construction in Montana for a short time before returning to Willmar where he drove taxi cab and city bus.
On April 30, 1961, he married Janice Mae Brede at Trinity Lutheran Church near Hector and they made their home in Willmar. Henry was baptized on October 7, 1961 at Calvary Lutheran Church in Willmar. In 1961, he and his brother, Jake, bought into the taxi business and formed Courtesy Taxi. They were later joined in the business by their brother, August. Henry also operated a service station with the taxi business and worked as a mechanic. In the late 1960s, they sold the taxi business and Henry worked as a mechanic and hauling fertilizer for Cenex for a few years. In November 1970, he began working as a contract driver for the Minneapolis Star Tribune. He was diagnosed with multiple sclerosis in 1980 and was forced to retire in 1990 due to progression of the disease. His wife, Janice, cared for him at home until November 1997 when he entered the VA Medical Center in St. Cloud. On December 2, 1998, he moved to the Minnesota Veterans Home in Minneapolis and had resided there since.
Henry was a member of the V.F.W., the Disabled American Veterans, and the Paralyzed American Veterans. He was one of the most active residents of the Veterans Home and took part in nearly every activity that took place there, including physical therapy, cooking group, playing Bingo, and making poppies in the work room. He enjoyed crafts, leatherwork, ceramics and models. He also enjoyed the VA trips to Camp Courage and the State Fair, where he enjoyed eating foot long hotdogs. He was an avid Minnesota Twins fan and loved teasing or a good joke.
He is survived by a daughter: Cheryl (and Thomas) Lenertz of Tracy; three grandchildren: Kimberly (and Scott) Torkelson, Michael Lenertz and Michelle Lenertz, all of Tracy; a great-grandchild: Gabriel Torkelson; a sister: Henrietta Naber of Renton, WA; a sister-in-law: Arlys Schmeling of Hector; several nieces and nephews; and other relatives and friends.
He was preceded in death by his parents; his wife: Janice in 2007; four brothers: Garrit (and Jennie) Koetje, Harold (and Alice) Koetje, August Koetje and Jake Koetje, Jr.; and two brothers-in-law: LeRoy Naber and Elmer Schmeling.
Henry trouwde, 28 jaar oud, op 30-04-1961 in Hector, Renville, Minnesota (USA) met Janice Mae Brede, 29 jaar oud. Janice is geboren op 13-11-1931 in Osceola, Renville, Minnesota (USA). Funeral services were held at 10:30 a.m. Monday, November 22, at Calvary Lutheran Church in Willmar. Burial was in Cloverleaf Memorial Park Cemetery in Willmar. Military Honors were provided by the Finstad-Weeks V.F.W. Post 1639 of Willmar.
Henry Koetje was born July 22, 1932, in Raymond, Minnesota, to Jacob, Sr. and Dora (Schlaak) Koetje. He grew up in Raymond and worked on the family farm near Raymond and later near Brooten and also worked on the neighboring farms. In May 1956, he entered the U.S. Army and was stationed in Germany. He was honorably discharged in April 1958. Henry then worked in construction in Montana for a short time before returning to Willmar where he drove taxi cab and city bus.
On April 30, 1961, he married Janice Mae Brede at Trinity Lutheran Church near Hector and they made their home in Willmar. Henry was baptized on October 7, 1961 at Calvary Lutheran Church in Willmar. In 1961, he and his brother, Jake, bought into the taxi business and formed Courtesy Taxi. They were later joined in the business by their brother, August. Henry also operated a service station with the taxi business and worked as a mechanic. In the late 1960s, they sold the taxi business and Henry worked as a mechanic and hauling fertilizer for Cenex for a few years. In November 1970, he began working as a contract driver for the Minneapolis Star Tribune. He was diagnosed with multiple sclerosis in 1980 and was forced to retire in 1990 due to progression of the disease. His wife, Janice, cared for him at home until November 1997 when he entered the VA Medical Center in St. Cloud. On December 2, 1998, he moved to the Minnesota Veterans Home in Minneapolis and had resided there since.
Henry was a member of the V.F.W., the Disabled American Veterans, and the Paralyzed American Veterans. He was one of the most active residents of the Veterans Home and took part in nearly every activity that took place there, including physical therapy, cooking group, playing Bingo, and making poppies in the work room. He enjoyed crafts, leatherwork, ceramics and models. He also enjoyed the VA trips to Camp Courage and the State Fair, where he enjoyed eating foot long hotdogs. He was an avid Minnesota Twins fan and loved teasing or a good joke.
He is survived by a daughter: Cheryl (and Thomas) Lenertz of Tracy; three grandchildren: Kimberly (and Scott) Torkelson, Michael Lenertz and Michelle Lenertz, all of Tracy; a great-grandchild: Gabriel Torkelson; a sister: Henrietta Naber of Renton, WA; a sister-in-law: Arlys Schmeling of Hector; several nieces and nephews; and other relatives and friends.
He was preceded in death by his parents; his wife: Janice in 2007; four brothers: Garrit (and Jennie) Koetje, Harold (and Alice) Koetje, August Koetje and Jake Koetje, Jr.; and two brothers-in-law: LeRoy Naber and Elmer Schmeling.
Notitie bij de geboorte van Janice: vader Walter E. Brede
moeder Erna E. Trapp
Janice is overleden op 30-06-2007 in Wilmar, Kandiyohi, Minnesota (USA), 75 jaar oud. Zij is begraven op 03-07-2007 in Wilmar, Kandiyohi, Minnesota (USA) [bron: https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/101989360/janice-m-koetje]. moeder Erna E. Trapp
Notitie bij overlijden van Janice: Janice M. Koetje Nov. 13, 1931 - June 30, 2007 WILLMAR -- Janice Mae Koetje, 75, of Willmar died Saturday at Rice Memorial Hospital in Willmar. The service is at 1 p.m. Tuesday at Calvary Lutheran Church in Willmar. Burial will be in Cloverleaf M...
Written By: Obituary Questions | Jul 2nd 2007 - 12am.
Janice M. Koetje
Nov. 13, 1931 - June 30, 2007
WILLMAR -- Janice Mae Koetje, 75, of Willmar died Saturday at Rice Memorial Hospital in Willmar.
The service is at 1 p.m. Tuesday at Calvary Lutheran Church in Willmar. Burial will be in Cloverleaf Memorial Cemetery.
Visitation is from 5 to 7 p.m. today at Peterson Brothers Funeral Home in Willmar and for one hour before the service at the church.
She was born Nov. 13, 1931, in Osceola Township, Renville County, to Walter E. and Erna E. (Trapp) Brede. She grew up in rural Hector and attended District 138 schools. She worked as a caregiver in the Hector area and later moved to Willmar, where she worked at Boslund Bootery.
On April 30, 1961, she married Henry Koetje near Hector. They lived in Willmar. During the late 1980s she assisted her husband in his work as an independent contract driver for the Star Tribune of Minneapolis. For many years she cared for her husband before he moved to the veterans home in Minneapolis. She continued to live in Willmar.
She is survived by her husband; a daughter: Cheryl (and Thomas) Lenertz of Tracy; three grandchildren; a sister: Arlys Schmeling of Hector; and other relatives.
Written By: Obituary Questions | Jul 2nd 2007 - 12am.
Janice M. Koetje
Nov. 13, 1931 - June 30, 2007
WILLMAR -- Janice Mae Koetje, 75, of Willmar died Saturday at Rice Memorial Hospital in Willmar.
The service is at 1 p.m. Tuesday at Calvary Lutheran Church in Willmar. Burial will be in Cloverleaf Memorial Cemetery.
Visitation is from 5 to 7 p.m. today at Peterson Brothers Funeral Home in Willmar and for one hour before the service at the church.
She was born Nov. 13, 1931, in Osceola Township, Renville County, to Walter E. and Erna E. (Trapp) Brede. She grew up in rural Hector and attended District 138 schools. She worked as a caregiver in the Hector area and later moved to Willmar, where she worked at Boslund Bootery.
On April 30, 1961, she married Henry Koetje near Hector. They lived in Willmar. During the late 1980s she assisted her husband in his work as an independent contract driver for the Star Tribune of Minneapolis. For many years she cared for her husband before he moved to the veterans home in Minneapolis. She continued to live in Willmar.
She is survived by her husband; a daughter: Cheryl (and Thomas) Lenertz of Tracy; three grandchildren; a sister: Arlys Schmeling of Hector; and other relatives.
Kind van Henry en Janice:
1.6.1 Cheryl Koetje is geboren in Wilmar, Kandiyohi, Minnesota (USA), dochter van Henry Koetje (zie 1.6) en Janice Mae Brede. Cheryl trouwde met Thomas Lenertz.
Kinderen van Cheryl en Thomas:
1.6.1.1 Kimberly Lenertz, dochter van Thomas Lenertz en Cheryl Koetje (zie 1.6.1). Kimberly trouwde met Scott Torkelson. Scott is geboren in Tracy, Lyon, Minnesota (USA).
Kind van Kimberly en Scott:
1 Gabriel Torkelson [1.6.1.1.1].
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