Individual Details

Census

With his parents - Harm & Graetka Bodeker

Death

GERD BODEKER DIES MONDAY
FUNERAL SERVICES HELD FRIDAY AT 11
Gerd Bodeker, 69, died unexpectedly at the John McDonald hospital Monday evening. He had been in failing health for some time and was taken to the hospital at 3 p.m. for an operation, but passed away before the doctors could operate.
Funeral services will be held at Zion Lutheran church in Wayne Township Friday morning at 11 o'clock, with Rev. F.H. Kehren, pastor, officiating. Burial will be at the cemetery adjoining the church.
Mr. Bodeker was the son of Harm and Grace Bodeker. He was born in Wesamer, Ostfriesland, Germany, and was baptized and confirmed in the Lutheran church. He immigrated to the United States in the spring of 1884 and settled in Wayne township in the vicinity of Langworthy. He was the only son in a family of seven children.
He was married to Kate Brokens who survives her husband. The surviving children include, John; Mrs. Herman (Grace) Engelbart, Mrs. Rhiney (Anna) Wessels, Mrs. Clarence (Clara) Herren, and Mrs. Louie (Irene) Hayen, of Amber; Mrs. Margaret Brodersen, of Wyoming; and Mrs. Louis (Caroline) Rickels of Wayne township.
During his active years Mr. Bodeker was a carpenter, and also conducted a farm. Due to ill health he was compelled to retire from active work some years ago and lived in Amber.