Henry Van Maanen, 75, Luverne, died Thursday, Jan. 5, 2023, at the Human Services Center in Yankton, South Dakota.
A funeral service was Monday, Jan. 9, at the Hartquist Funeral Home in Luverne. Burial followed at Pleasant View Cemetery in Valley Springs, South Dakota.
Henry Van Maanen was born on Jan. 18, 1947, to Jacob and Margaret (Vrolyk) Van Maanen in Luverne. He received his baptism and later confirmed his faith. He was raised in the Hills and Beaver Creek area and graduated from high school. He worked for area farmers, then at Rapps Auto Sales, next at the Luverne Country Club, and later at A.R. Wood Manufacturing.
On Aug. 6, 1969, Henry married Shirley Flystra at the Wayside Chapel in Sioux Center, Iowa. The couple made their home in Luverne. In 1972 Henry began working at Luverne Bumper and continued there until his retirement in 2009.
Henry was a member of the American Reformed Church in Luverne. He enjoyed watching sports, putting together puzzles, and vegetable gardening. He especially enjoyed watching his grandson play football. Henry loved getting together at family gatherings and spending time with family.
Henry is survived by his daughter, Andrea (Dan) Kubesh of Luverne; his grandchildren, Damian Reese of San Antonio, Texas, Zoey Matthiesen of Canton, South Dakota, and Paige and Destiny Kubesh of Luverne; a sister, Gerardina “Carrie” (George) Hazuka of Lake Andes, South Dakota; a niece; and other relatives.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Shirley Van Maanen in 2003; his parents; a brother-in-law, Howard Petersen; and a nephew, Harlen Petersen.
Arrangements were provided by Hartquist Funeral Home of Luverne, hartquistfuneral.com.
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