Gerald Allen Van Hemert was born February 19, 1927, to Cornelius and Johanna (Vander Pol) Van Hemert, in rural Marion County, Iowa. He passed away on September 29, 2016, at the Pella Regional Heath Center.

Gerald graduated 8th grade from Chester School. After his education, he began farming with his family. In 1948, Gerald met Elizabeth Harsselaar and the two were married on February 21, 1950. To this union two children were born: Rosalie and Randy. Gerald began working as a milk truck driver, he later worked at Vermeer where he assembled balers. He retired from Vermeer in May of 1996.

Gerald was an avid camper and fisherman. He loved to spend time with family and friends and never missed a family party.

Those left to cherish his memory are his wife of 66 years Liz of Sully, his son Randy Van Hemert of San Antonio, Texas, his daughter Rosie (Keith) De Bruin, of Pella; eleven grandchildren, fourteen great grandchildren, and one great-great grandchild. He is also survived by his brother Wayne (Lou) Van Hemert of Springfield, Illinois, and many nieces and nephews.

Gerald was preceded in death by his parents, and several in-laws.

Visitation

Sunday, October 2, 2016
Family present 1:30 - 3:30 P.M.
First Reformed Church - Gathering Place
Sully, Iowa

Funeral Services

10:30 A.M., Monday, October 3, 2016
First Reformed Church
Sully, Iowa

Memorials

In lieu of flowers, please give memorials to
First Reformed Church for Special Projects

Family

Wife: Elizabeth "Liz" Van Hemert, Sully, Iowa
Children: Randy Van Hemert, San Antonio, Texas
Rosie and Keith De Bruin, Pella, Iowa