John Verploegh
Oskaloosa. John W. Verploegh, 88, of Oskaloosa and formerly of Beacon, died December 6, 2011, at his home in Oskaloosa. He was born October 19, 1923 at Dudley, Iowa, the son of Christian and Gertrude Cornelissen Verploegh. He attended country schools near Eddyville, and served in the United States Army during World War II. John was employed as a heavy equipment operator at the Kaiser Rock Quarry for many years.
His family includes a daughter Kim Johnson (& Mark Mundell) of Ottumwa; many grandchildren and great grandchildren; a sister, Christina Mich and a brother: Willie (& Donna) Verploegh, all of Oskaloosa.
Besides his parents; John was preceded in death by a sister: Anna Lahman; and two brothers, Hank and Christian Verploegh.
As was his wish, he has been cremated. A Graveside Memorial Service will be held Saturday, December 10, 2011, at 11 a.m. in the Highland Cemetery at Eddyville with Pastor Lois Williams officiating. Graveside military rites will be given by members of the Eddyville American Legion. Visitation with the family will be at the Bates Funeral Chapel in Oskaloosa on Friday from 6 – 8 p.m. Memorials may be made to Mahaska County Veterans Affairs office.
