Gerald Dean Viergever

1934 - 1948  (14 years)

• Name	Gerald Dean Viergever
  Born	11 Jan 1934	Willard, Shawnee County, Kansas
  Gender	Male
  Died	3 Oct 1948	Topeka, Shawnee County, Kansas
  Buried	6 Oct 1948	Rossville Cemetery, Rossville, Shawnee County, Kansas
  Person ID	I6818	Rossville
  Last Modified	21 Nov 2019

  
  

  Father	Chris Viergever,   b. 16 Mar 1906, Willard, Shawnee County, Kansas ,   d. 19 Aug 1989, Topeka, Shawnee County, Kansas  (Age 83 years)
  Mother	Ethel F Gooden Viergever,   b. 21 Sep 1907, Maple Hill, Wabaunsee County, Kansas ,   d. 14 Apr 1997, St. Marys, Pottawatomie County, Kansas  (Age 89 years)
  Married	3 Jan 1934	Oskaloosa, Jefferson County, Kansas
  Family ID	F5114	Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

  
  

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• Documents		Obituary- Viergever, Gerald 1 AUTO ACCIDENT FATAL TO GERALD VIERGEVER Returning to town after a brief hunting trip north of Rossville, Gerald Viergever, 14, received fatal injuries when he lost control of the car a new Kaiser, near the corner of the Rossville-Delia road by the Krasney farm. Others in the car were Jerry and Kenneth Mason and Gerald’s brother Dan. None of these were injured. 4 The accident occurred between 12 noon and 1 o’clock, Sunday. The boys were driving south and tire marks indicated the car headed for the left side of the road then swerving across the road into the deep ditch on the west side and turned over further along. Gerald was pinned under the car. John Lillard, one of the first on the scene tried to lift the car off the boy, but he was not released until Mr. Krasney brought his tractor and lifted the wreck off the boy. Gerald was taken to a Topeka hospital in Carter’s ambulance, but never regained consciousness and died Mon day. Gerald Dean was the son of Mr. and Mrs. Chris Viergever. He was born January 11, 1934, on the Viergever farm south of Willard. He attended the Willard grade school during his first and second grades. The family then moved to Havensville, where he attended school until he finished the fifth grade. In the spring of 1945 the family moved to Rossville, where he finished his elementary education. Gerald was enrolled as a freshman in Rossville High school when his fatal accident occurred. This was a great shock to his parents, brother Dan, his sisters, Sue and Sharon Viergever, and to his relatives and dear friends. When he came to Rossville he attended Sunday school at the Rossville Christian church and later as his friendship among the boys grew it carried him to the Methodist church. Gerald always carried that winning smile whether on the athletic field or in the class room. He greatly realized his responsibility among his playmates and respect for older people.
  		Obituary- Viergever, Gerald 2 He was a member of the Shawnee County basketball team and was looking forward to a great time in High School. He will be greatly missed and long remembered by his family and a host of friends. Funeral services were held Wednesday at 2 o’clock from the Christian church, with the pastor, Orel Newbrey officiating. The church was unable to hold the crowd of young school people and sorrowing elders. — Music was furnished by Mrs. Lorene Harth and Mrs. O. S. Boyd, with Mrs. Irene Campbell accompanying at the piano. Pall bearers were, Robert Young Melvin Ketter, Burns Hesse, Robert Rafferty, Jerry Mason and Kenneth Mason. Burial was in the City cemetery. IN MEMORY OF A DEAR ONE Gerald Dean Viergever who passed away Oct. 3, 1948. In our hearts are treasured many precious memories. “Ir. memory he is just away.” Sadly missed. Mr. and Mrs. Chris Viergever and family. "SHOULD YOU GO FIRST” Should you go first and I remain For battles to be fought. Each thing you’ve touched along the way, will be a hallowed spot. I’ll hear your voice, I’ll see your smile, Though blindly I may grope, The memory of your helping hand, Will buoy me on with hope. —By Albert Kennedy Rowswell