Arthur "Dutch" Van Dusseldorp
September 13, 2010
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Arthur passed away at the Bright Kavanagh House on September 13, 2010, at the age of 82.
Visitation will be held Thursday, September 16, 2010 from 12-2 pm at Hamilton’s Altoona Funeral Home, 105 4th Street SW, followed by services at 2 pm and burial to follow at Altoona Cemetery.
Arthur was born on November 9, 1927 to Peter and Mae (Stewart) Van Dusseldorp in Colfax IA and lived in Prairie City his first few years before moving to Altoona. He graduated from Altoona High School in 1946, married Loretta Sears on April 21, 1952, and resided on the East side since the mid-1950’s. Dutch retired from the Rock Island Railroad after 32 years of service.
He enjoyed coaching softball and basketball in his younger years and then watching his family’s sporting events, watching the Iowa Hawkeyes, traveling, and visiting with friends at Dahl’s, Hy-Vee, Prairie Meadows, and Park Fair – he never met a stranger!
Dutch is survived by his daughters, Nancy Winget (Don) of Des Moines and Deb Van Dusseldorp of Ankeny; grandchildren, Kathleen Winget and Michael (Melissa) Winget; great grandsons, Bradley Fane, Drew Winget and Cael Winget. He was preceded in death by his parents and wife.
The family would like to say a special thank you to the staff at Bright Kavanagh house for the excellent care given to Dad. Memorials may be made to Bright Kavanagh House, 3000 Easton, Des Moines, IA 50317, in his memory.
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Dave & Norma Stuart
09/15/2010
We have lived in Altoona forever; so knew Dutch and his parents well, Dutch a great basketball player; always smiling. We will miss him at the Altoona school reunions. So sorry that we have appointments Thurs; but our thoughts and prayers are with you. Norma
Elsie Wilbert/Nancy Beghtel
09/15/2010
Our deepest sympathy to you and your families in the loss of your Dad, Grandpa and friend.
Just wanted you to know how much of a friend your Dad was to my Mother., Elsie She always told me about him going to get her cup of coffee when she came into the Mall. My father passed on just over a year ago, and I think your Dad kind of took her under his wing and watched over her after that. She said he would walk to the bank with her, just to make sure she was okay when she took money out of the bank. I met him in the last year, when I would go to the mall with my mom. I always enjoyed talking with him! He was quite a guy!
I know he will be greatly missed, not only by his family, but also by all the friends he had at the mall.
Our thoughts and prayers are with you all during this difficult time. May God Bless and provide you comfort.
Nancy B.