Henry Dontje
January 31, 2014
Henry Dontje, 89, was born August 21, 1924 to Frank and Olive Dontje. He passed away January 31, 2014 at Sunny View Care Center in Ankeny, Iowa.
Henry farmed for more than 40 years. He was an active member of the Ledyard Elevator Board. Henry served as a deacon for many years at First Presbyterian Church in Lakota, Iowa, and he attended Ankeny Presbyterian Church.
Henry enjoyed oil painting, bowling, and the many years he spent wintering in Texas.
Henry is survived by his wife, Martha Dontje; children, Carol (Robert) Hill and Eugene (Kathleen) Dontje; stepchildren, Joy (Mark) Reiter, Jane (Ron) Seibring, Brenda Warren, and Lonnie Lawson; 6 grandchildren, 9 step-grandchildren, as well as many great-grandchildren and step great-grandchildren. He is also survived by his sister, Viola Krull; brother, David (Susan) Dontje; brother-in-law, Roy Hinz; and his sister-in-law, Mary Holm. Along with his parents, Henry was preceded in death by his wife, Lucille; siblings, August, Frances, and Emma; son, Allan; and his granddaughter, Desireé.
Visitation will be held from 12:00 p.m. to 1:00 p.m. on Wednesday, February 5, 2014 at Ankeny Presbyterian Church, 317 SE Trilein Drive in Ankeny, with services beginning at 1:00 p.m. Interment will be held at Harrison Township Cemetery in Swea City, Iowa at a later date.
Memorial contributions may be directed to the America Heart Association in loving memory of Henry.
Condolences for the family may be offered online at:
www.HamiltonsFuneralHome.com.
leonard Van wey
03/17/2014
I grew up and we visited weith the donjie familyfrom time to time as we live in Wisconsinagain sorry for his lossby leonard
Steve & Marcia Grant
02/04/2014
So sorry for your loss. We will miss Henry as a neighbor and friend. We enjoyed summers with Henry in Ankeny as well as winters in Texas - he will be missed by many.
Sharyl Nuske
02/03/2014
Mark, Joy & Family . . . Thoughts and prayers are with you. Cherish the memories!
Wayne & Nancy Leyh
02/02/2014
Dear Martha, Carol, Eugene & family,
We are so very sorry to hear of Henry's death. He was a special uncle & we have many fond memories of him. May our Lord Jesus wrap His loving arms around each of you & give you His comfort, strength, hope & peace in the difficult days ahead.
Love & prayers,
Nanc & Wayne
Ron & Marlys Hirth
02/02/2014
Going to miss our dear neighbor & friend, but so many precious memories...love you.
Marlys & Ron
Ann Walker
02/02/2014
My how time passes - I have known Henry and Lucile for most of the 35 years I have worked at Buchanan Law Office. What a great couple! My sympathies to his family. May God's peace surround you at this time.