Art Diekevers
BOYDEN, Iowa | Art Diekevers, 72, of Boyden, died Monday, March 13, 2017, at home.
Arthur Paul Diekevers, the son of Adrian (Rusty) and Nelvina (Reimers) Diekevers was born June 1, 1944 in Sioux City, Iowa. He received his education in country school Capel # 2 through the eighth grade. He then attended Boyden High School graduating in 1963. He served in the Army and was honorably discharged in 1964. On March 3, 1967, he was united in marriage to Phyllis Roos at her parent’s home near Hospers, Iowa. Art and Phyllis just celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary. The couple moved to a farm south of Boyden, Iowa where they farmed for many years until his retirement in 2015. The couple remained on the farm which was a big part of Art’s life even in ill health. Art watched his sons plant and harvest the crops. He passed away at his farm home on Monday, March 13, 2017 reaching the age of 72 years, 9 months and 12 days.
He was baptized, confirmed and was a lifelong member of the United Presbyterian Church in Boyden. He was also a member of the Sheldon Eagles. Most important was Art’s family, his wife, sons and grandchildren.
Arthur is survived by his wife of 50 years, Phyllis, of rural Boyden, Iowa; his two sons, Greg (Dori) Diekevers of Boyden, Iowa and Gary (Angie) Diekevers of Boyden, Iowa; four grandchildren, Mitchell, Alex, Whitley and Tanner; one sister, Anita (James) Kray of Boyden, Iowa; also other relatives and many friends.
He was preceded in death by a granddaughter, Lauren Faith Diekevers and his parents.
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BOYDEN, Iowa | Art Diekevers, 72, of Boyden, died Monday, March 13, 2017, at home.
Arthur Paul Diekevers, the son of Adrian (Rusty) and Nelvina (Reimers) Diekevers was born June 1, 1944 in Sioux City, Iowa. He received his education in country school Capel # 2 through the eighth grade. He then attended Boyden High School graduating in 1963. He served in the Army and was honorably discharged in 1964. On March 3, 1967, he was united in marriage to Phyllis Roos at her parent’s home near Hospers, Iowa. Art and Phyllis just celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary. The couple moved to a farm south of Boyden, Iowa where they farmed for many years until his retirement in 2015. The couple remained on the farm which was a big part of Art’s life even in ill health. Art watched his sons plant and harvest the crops. He passed away at his farm home on Monday, March 13, 2017 reaching the age of 72 years, 9 months and 12 days.
He was baptized, confirmed and was a lifelong member of the United Presbyterian Church in Boyden. He was also a member of the Sheldon Eagles. Most important was Art’s family, his wife, sons and grandchildren.
Arthur is survived by his wife of 50 years, Phyllis, of rural Boyden, Iowa; his two sons, Greg (Dori) Diekevers of Boyden, Iowa and Gary (Angie) Diekevers of Boyden, Iowa; four grandchildren, Mitchell, Alex, Whitley and Tanner; one sister, Anita (James) Kray of Boyden, Iowa; also other relatives and many friends.
He was preceded in death by a granddaughter, Lauren Faith Diekevers and his parents.
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Art Diekevers
BOYDEN, Iowa | Art Diekevers, 72, of Boyden, died Monday, March 13, 2017, at home.
Arthur Paul Diekevers, the son of Adrian (Rusty) and Nelvina (Reimers) Diekevers was born June 1, 1944 in Sioux City, Iowa. He received his education in country school Capel # 2 through the eighth grade. He then attended Boyden High School graduating in 1963. He served in the Army and was honorably discharged in 1964. On March 3, 1967, he was united in marriage to Phyllis Roos at her parent’s home near Hospers, Iowa. Art and Phyllis just celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary. The couple moved to a farm south of Boyden, Iowa where they farmed for many years until his retirement in 2015. The couple remained on the farm which was a big part of Art’s life even in ill health. Art watched his sons plant and harvest the crops. He passed away at his farm home on Monday, March 13, 2017 reaching the age of 72 years, 9 months and 12 days.
He was baptized, confirmed and was a lifelong member of the United Presbyterian Church in Boyden. He was also a member of the Sheldon Eagles. Most important was Art’s family, his wife, sons and grandchildren.
Arthur is survived by his wife of 50 years, Phyllis, of rural Boyden, Iowa; his two sons, Greg (Dori) Diekevers of Boyden, Iowa and Gary (Angie) Diekevers of Boyden, Iowa; four grandchildren, Mitchell, Alex, Whitley and Tanner; one sister, Anita (James) Kray of Boyden, Iowa; also other relatives and many friends.
He was preceded in death by a granddaughter, Lauren Faith Diekevers and his parents.
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BOYDEN, Iowa | Art Diekevers, 72, of Boyden, died Monday, March 13, 2017, at home.
Arthur Paul Diekevers, the son of Adrian (Rusty) and Nelvina (Reimers) Diekevers was born June 1, 1944 in Sioux City, Iowa. He received his education in country school Capel # 2 through the eighth grade. He then attended Boyden High School graduating in 1963. He served in the Army and was honorably discharged in 1964. On March 3, 1967, he was united in marriage to Phyllis Roos at her parent’s home near Hospers, Iowa. Art and Phyllis just celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary. The couple moved to a farm south of Boyden, Iowa where they farmed for many years until his retirement in 2015. The couple remained on the farm which was a big part of Art’s life even in ill health. Art watched his sons plant and harvest the crops. He passed away at his farm home on Monday, March 13, 2017 reaching the age of 72 years, 9 months and 12 days.
He was baptized, confirmed and was a lifelong member of the United Presbyterian Church in Boyden. He was also a member of the Sheldon Eagles. Most important was Art’s family, his wife, sons and grandchildren.
Arthur is survived by his wife of 50 years, Phyllis, of rural Boyden, Iowa; his two sons, Greg (Dori) Diekevers of Boyden, Iowa and Gary (Angie) Diekevers of Boyden, Iowa; four grandchildren, Mitchell, Alex, Whitley and Tanner; one sister, Anita (James) Kray of Boyden, Iowa; also other relatives and many friends.
He was preceded in death by a granddaughter, Lauren Faith Diekevers and his parents.
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