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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Born on September 20, 1931
Rural Humboldt, South Dakota