1924
George
2016
George Hulzebos
August 6, 1924 — December 15, 2016
George Hulzebos, 92 of Hoffman died Thursday, December 15, 2016, at Stevens Homes Plus of rural Barrett. George Hulzebos was born on August 6, 1924, the son of Albert and Annie (Kruize) Hulzebos. He attended school through the eighth grade.
On December 4, 1945, George was united in marriage to Dorothy DeWitte in Jasper, Minnesota. He worked on the family farm by Lismore until 1946, and then George and Dorothy moved to a farm by Adrian, and in 1958, they moved to their farm by Hoffman. In 1990, they retired to their home in the city of Hoffman and wintered in Arizona for twenty-eight years. In addition to farming he was a carpenter building homes for thirty years.
George served on Lands Church Council, was a Luther League Advisor and served on the ASCS committee. He enjoyed reading, political discussions and playing pool. George and Dorothy made Fatchuten (a Dutch treat rolled in sugar) every New Year's Eve.
He is survived by four children, Doris (Dan) Bertram of Richmond, Robert (Diane) of Rosemont, Jerald (Carol) of Hoffman and Gary (Kathy) of Hoffman; eleven grandchildren; eleven great-grandchildren; three sisters-in-law, Susan Hulzebos of Buffalo, Mn., Jackie Duffy of Sioux Falls, SD. and Peg (Craig) Ellman of Salem, SD; and by numerous relatives and friends. George was preceded in death by his parents, Albert and Annie Hulzebos; wife, Dorothy on October 29, 2016; daughter, Cheryl; brother, Pete Hulzebos; sister, Mary Ann Hulzebos; brothers-in-law, David DeWitte, Richard DeWitte, Dale DeWitte and Francis Duffy; and sisters-in-law, Doris DeWitte and Joey DeWitte. Visitation: 9AM to 11AM - Tuesday, December 27, at Messiah Lutheran Church, Hoffman Memorial Service: 11AM, Tuesday, December 27, 2016 at Messiah Lutheran Church of Hoffman Clergy: Reverend Dennis Preston Interment: Lands Cemetery, Hoffman Arrangements are with Erickson-Smith Funeral Home of Hoffman.
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George's Video Tribute
Funeral Home: Erickson-Smith Funeral Home - Hoffman 103 7th Street North Hoffman, MN US 56339
Tuesday, December 27, 2016
Service
Tuesday, December 27, 2016
On December 4, 1945, George was united in marriage to Dorothy DeWitte in Jasper, Minnesota. He worked on the family farm by Lismore until 1946, and then George and Dorothy moved to a farm by Adrian, and in 1958, they moved to their farm by Hoffman. In 1990, they retired to their home in the city of Hoffman and wintered in Arizona for twenty-eight years. In addition to farming he was a carpenter building homes for thirty years.
George served on Lands Church Council, was a Luther League Advisor and served on the ASCS committee. He enjoyed reading, political discussions and playing pool. George and Dorothy made Fatchuten (a Dutch treat rolled in sugar) every New Year's Eve.
He is survived by four children, Doris (Dan) Bertram of Richmond, Robert (Diane) of Rosemont, Jerald (Carol) of Hoffman and Gary (Kathy) of Hoffman; eleven grandchildren; eleven great-grandchildren; three sisters-in-law, Susan Hulzebos of Buffalo, Mn., Jackie Duffy of Sioux Falls, SD. and Peg (Craig) Ellman of Salem, SD; and by numerous relatives and friends. George was preceded in death by his parents, Albert and Annie Hulzebos; wife, Dorothy on October 29, 2016; daughter, Cheryl; brother, Pete Hulzebos; sister, Mary Ann Hulzebos; brothers-in-law, David DeWitte, Richard DeWitte, Dale DeWitte and Francis Duffy; and sisters-in-law, Doris DeWitte and Joey DeWitte. Visitation: 9AM to 11AM - Tuesday, December 27, at Messiah Lutheran Church, Hoffman Memorial Service: 11AM, Tuesday, December 27, 2016 at Messiah Lutheran Church of Hoffman Clergy: Reverend Dennis Preston Interment: Lands Cemetery, Hoffman Arrangements are with Erickson-Smith Funeral Home of Hoffman.
George's Video Tribute
Funeral Home: Erickson-Smith Funeral Home - Hoffman 103 7th Street North Hoffman, MN US 56339
Previous Events
VisitationTuesday, December 27, 2016
9:00 AM
- 11:00 AM
Messiah Lutheran Church
502 Kentucky Avenue
Hoffman, MN 56339
Tuesday, December 27, 2016
11:00 AM
Messiah Lutheran Church
502 Kentucky Avenue
Hoffman, MN 56339
Cemetery Details
Location
Land Lutheran Cemetery
Rural Hoffman
Hoffman, MN 56339
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