Franklin Gene Jouwstra Obituary
We are sad to announce that on February 3, 2024 we had to say goodbye to Franklin Gene Jouwstra (Edgerton, Minnesota). You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family.
He was predeceased by: his parents, Lena Jouwstra and Stegenga; his former wife Shirley Van Steenwyk; his parents-in-law, Carl and Ada Van Steenwyk; his sister Theresa Tinkenberg; and his siblings-in-law, Berton Tinklenberg, Clarence Doornbos, John and Dorothy Fransen.
He is survived by: his wife Hermina Van Essen (Mina); his children, Lori Van Essen (Del) of Edgerton, Mike Jouwstra (Tricia) of Edgerton and Rich Jouwstra (Sara Jouwstra) of Willmar; his grandchildren, Jessica Willems, Krista Sikkema, Brett Jouwstra, Kala Talsma, Devin Jouwstra, Blake Jouwstra, Mara Mouw, Macy Hanson, Kye Jouwstra, Courtney Kooi, Meghan Hylland, Leo Jouwstra and Trey Jouwstra; his stepchildren, Verla Kuiken, Hemet, Glenn Van Essen (Marilyn), Minn and Ivan Van Essen (Diane) of Sioux Falls, S. D.; his siblings, Peter (Sharlene), Jenison, Mich, Jim (Carole) of Menifee, Calif., Janice Zandt (George) of Omaha, Nebr, Glenda Beukelman (Roger) of Charlotte and Tenn; and his sister-in-law Darlene Chalfant (Robert). He is also survived by 8 step-grandchildren, and 10 step-great-grandchildren.
