Bennett John DeJong

Sep 20, 1931 - Jan 20, 2025September 20, 1931 - January 20, 2025

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Bennett John DeJong

Sep 20, 1931 - Jan 20, 2025September 20, 1931 - January 20, 2025


Place of birth

Rural Humboldt, South Dakota

Education

Graduated from Chancellor High School in 1949

Military service

Drafted into the Army in September, 1952, deployed to Korea during the Korean War

Community involvement

Active in the National Farmers Organization, Tea Historical Society, and Trinity Lutheran Church

Family

Survived by his wife of 72 years, Luella, three daughters, five grandchildren, and nine great-grandchildren

Siblings

Two brothers: Jim and Marvin DeJong

Predeceased family members

Parents Jake and Elvie, sister Marcine, brother Donald, sister-in-law Caroline, brother-in-law Calvin, and two sons-in-law Bill Dirks and Andy Gayette

Funeral details

Services at Trinity Lutheran Church in Tea, SD on January 27, 2025, at 10:30 a.m. with visitation one hour before the service

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Bennett

Born on September 20, 1931

Rural Humboldt, South Dakota

Passed away on January 20, 2025

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