Evelyn Kersbergen - line 76

Source - Year: 1930; Census Place: Rock, Sioux, Iowa; Page: 3B; Enumeration District: 0028; FHL microfilm: 2340418

Evelyn Kersbergen - line 9

Source - Year: 1940; Census Place: Plato, Sioux, Iowa; Roll: m-t0627-01205; Page: 11A; Enumeration District: 84-24

St. Mary's church was the setting for the nuptial mass at 9 o'clock Saturday morning, February 3, when Evelyn, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Harry Kersbergen became the bride of Richard Richter, son of Mr. and Mrs. L. L. Richter.

Fr. David McGoey officiated at the ceremony. Nuptial music was furnished by Mrs. Euda Barnard, who also accompanied the choir.

The bride wore a white satin gown with fitted bodice and full skirt entrain. Her illusion veil fell from a pearl trimmed cap of white satin. She carried a white prayer book with an orchid and training stephanotis.

The matron of honor, Mrs. Rita McCann of Lismore, Minn., wore an orchid faille gown and her other attendants, Mrs. Eldora Smith and Lorene Mann of Luverne, Minn., wore identical gowns of amethyst with matching caps styled after the bride's. They carried bouquets of orchid gladioli.

Robert Richter was his brother's best man and Lyle Kersbergen, Raymond Schutz and Paul Beumer were ushers.

The wedding reception was held in St. Mary's club room. Mrs. Kersbergen received in a violet suit and Mrs. Richter wore navy blue. Their corsages were white gladioli.

After a short wedding trip, Mr. and Mrs. Richter will be at home to their friends on a farm north of Rock Valley, after March 1st.

Out of town guests at the wedding were Mr. and Mrs. Henry Dreier of Doon, Mr. and Mrs. A. Kersbergen of Rock Rapids, Mrs. Mabel Kersbergen, Mr. and Mrs. Donald Kersbergen, Mary Wiggins, Veronica Van Hunnick and Beulah Swenson of Luverne, Minn., Mrs. Carl Stapenhorst and Martha of Sheldon, Mrs. T. Cox of Adrian, Minn., Mr. and Mrs. E. Patineau of Minneapolis, Mr. and Mrs. Ray Kaskie, Mr. and Mrs. E. Kaskie and Richard of Des Moines, Mr. and Mrs. Don Woods of Omaha, Mr. and Mrs. W. Beers, Mrs. J. Kuhle and Mrs.

P. Beers of Howard, S.D., Adeline and Lawrence Kaskie of Montrose, S.D., Mr. and Mrs. E. Richter of Madison, S.D. and Mr. and Mrs. N. Peterson of LeMars.

Source - Rock Valley Bee - Feb 15, 1951

Rock Valley, IA: Evelyn Ann Richter, 92, of Rock Valley, Iowa, died Sunday, September 13, 2020 at Whispering Heights in Rock Valley. Mass of Christian Burial will be held Friday, September 18, at 3:00 PM at St. Mary’s Catholic Church of Rock Valley with Father Douglas Klein celebrating the mass. Private family burial will follow at St. Mary’s Catholic Cemetery of Rock Valley. A Celebration of Evelyn’s life will begin at the Parkview Event Center in Rock Valley with the family present from 5:00-7:00 PM. Masks are encouraged and social distancing would be appreciated. Appetizers and drinks will be served. Public viewing, with no family present, will be held Thursday, September 17 from 2:00-7:00 PM at Porter Funeral Home of Rock Valley.

Evelyn Ann (Kersbergen) Richter was born in Rock Valley, Iowa on July 19, 1928, to Harry and Hulda (Klein) Kersbergen. She grew up on a farm south of Rock Valley. When she was younger, she attended the country school. Later, Evelyn attended Rock Valley Community School and graduated in 1945. After graduation, she moved to Luverne, Minnesota. For six years, she was a secretary for the county attorney. She married her high school sweetheart, Richard, on February 2, 1951. They celebrated 68 years of joyful years of marriage. They farmed north of Rock Valley for fifty-one years. It was there they raised their four daughters. In 2002, they left the farm to make their home in town.

Evelyn was a devout member of St. Mary’s Catholic Church, where she served on the Guild and various circles. Faith and family were her priorities. She was a woman who had a strong, patient presence with all who knew her. Writing this, we were thinking about what Mom enjoyed the most. We decided that it was smoking (back in the day), red lipstick, coffee, and shopping on QVC. She also loved cooking for her family, setting an elegant dining room table, sewing, working in her flower garden, and spending time with her dear friends. She showed her love for her family through her special holiday and Sunday dinners. Evelyn died Sunday, September 13, 2020 at Whispering Heights in Rock Valley, Iowa.

Left to cherish her memory are four daughters, Renee (Ron) Pedersen, Helen (Doug) Davelaar, Laura (Mike) DenBoer, and Sarah (Mike) Van Egdom, all of Rock Valley; eight grandchildren; five great-grandchildren; sister-in-law, Jane Richter of Rock Valley; and sister-in-law, JoAnn Kersbergen of Arizona. She was preceded in death by her husband, Richard; by her parents, Harry and Hulda Kersbergen; Richard’s parents, Lawrence and Tene Richter; brother, Lyle Kersbergen; brother-in-law, Robert Richter, and infant son of Helen and Doug Davelaar.

Source - porterfuneralhomes.com