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Irvin "Dutch" Den Adel

Irvin "Dutch" Den Adel

  • February 21, 1926 - February 14, 2012
  • Oskaloosa, Iowa
  • Mahaska Hospice
    Oskaloosa, IA 52577
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“I work at Jaarsma Bakery in Oskaloosa. I always enjoyed seeing Dutch come through the door. He always had a smile on his face. I loved helping him,...Read More » ”
1 of 9 | Posted by: Ginger Allsup - Oskaloosa, IA

“Ron and Betay, So very sorry to hear of your fathers passing. Hugs to you all. Donna ”
2 of 9 | Posted by: Donna Arendt - AZ

“Mr. DenAdel and Emily, I just wanted to let you both know that both of you are in my heart! I'm so sorry to hear of Irvin's passing. I was in...Read More » ”
3 of 9 | Posted by: Alie Hrabe - Omaha, NE - Friend

“Dutch was one of the sweetest men I know. He will be missed. ”
4 of 9 | Posted by: Kim Hayes

“My memory of Dutch was when I would see him with June, whom I have known for many years. There was always a smile and he always took time to visit. ...Read More » ”
5 of 9 | Posted by: Ila Ruby - Oskaloosa, IA - Friend

“Ron, Betsy, Emily, While I didn't know Dutch very well , I knew his son like a brother and so that made Dutch a good man..... Our thoughts and...Read More » ”
6 of 9 | Posted by: Jon Hrabe

“We moved in two houses down from Dutch and Elsie in 1972. It was fun knowing Dutch, he had to know what was going on in the neighborhood. I...Read More » ”
7 of 9 | Posted by: Karen McBeth - Oskaloosa, IA

“Dear Ron & family, I'm not sure if we have ever met or not. Elsie was my great grandma's sister. I have fond memories of Dutch & Elsie growing up....Read More » ”
8 of 9 | Posted by: Melissa (Molyneux) Van Donselaar - IA

“Dear Ron and Betsy and Emily, We are so sorry for the passing of your dad, Ron, and your granddad, Emily. He lived a full and wonderful life...Read More » ”
9 of 9 | Posted by: Paul & Linda Stevens - Lenexa, KS


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Irvin "Dutch" Den Adel, 85, of Oskaloosa, died Tuesday, February 14, 2012, at Crystal Heights Care Center in Oskaloosa. He was born February 21, 1926, near Pella, Iowa, the son of Walter Edwin and Grace Zylstra Den Adel. Early on he went to work at a service station and sold newspapers. In April of 1944, he entered the United States Navy, and was honorably discharged in April of 1946. He returned to Oskaloosa and went to work at the Oskaloosa Produce Company. On February 1, 1947, he was united in marriage to Elsie DeYoung in Oskaloosa. Dutch worked for Quality Oil then Messer Oil in Oskaloosa until he retired in 1990. In retirement he enjoyed spending time with Elsie, he delighted in the many many miles they walked together. As Elsie's health began to fail, Dutch was a devoted caretaker to her every need and, because of his devotion to her she was able to stay in their home until she passed on February 7, 2002. He enjoyed being social and visiting with people as he made his 'rounds' about Oskaloosa.

His family includes his son: Ron (& Betsy Valbracht) Den Adel of Glen Ellyn, Illinois; his granddaughter: Emily (& Jesse) Den Adel Emery of San Francisco, California; and his close friend June Sarver of Oskaloosa.

In addition to his wife, he was preceded in death by his two sisters: Jeanetta Dahm and Charlotta Bowen

Funeral services will be held Friday, February 17, 2012, at 1p.m. in the Bates Funeral Chapel with Pastor Alvern Boetsma officiating. Burial will be in the Forest Cemetery in Oskaloosa. The Bates Funeral Chapel is in charge of the arrangements. Visitation will begin Thursday after 10 a.m. in the Bates Funeral Chapel and the family will be at the funeral chapel from 6-8 Thursday evening to greet friends and relatives. Memorials may be made to Mahaska Hospice.