Melvin Schuiteman

Melvin Schuiteman, age 93, of Sioux Center, IA died Monday, September 24, 2018, at Royale Meadows Care Center in Sioux Center, IA.

A prayer service will be held at 10AM on Monday, October 1, 2018 at First Reformed Church of Sioux Center.  Interment will follow in the Memory Gardens Cemetery of Sioux Center.

Memorial Service will be held at 11AM on Monday at the First Reformed Church with Rev. Stephen Breen officiating.  

Visitation will be held Sunday from 2-4 PM at the First Reformed Church of Sioux Center.

In lieu of flowers and gifts the Schuiteman family prefer memorial donations be given to Sioux County Youth Fair or the Doornink-Brunsting Post 299 / VFW American Legion Post 6129 of Sioux Center.

Melvin Schuiteman was born May 5, 1925 to William and Dena (Kempers) Schuiteman in Sioux Center, Iowa. He was born and raised on a farm two miles east of Sioux Center and attended country school. On December 16, 1949, Melvin was united in marriage to Wilmina Kroese of Hull, Iowa. He continued farming with his dad on the farm where he was born and raised. He had a love for animals and his life’s work on the farm, from sowing seed to harvesting, in his fields and garden. His experiences on the farm led Melvin to be a salesman of Duroc boars to many faithful customers. Melvin and Wilmina were great working companions. They provided 40 years of cleaning services for businesses such as Farmers Coop Farm & Home Center, Groschopp, U.S. Post Office, American State Bank and Interstates Control in Sioux Center. Melvin lived on the family farm for 93 years and was honored to receive the Century Farm award at the Iowa State Fair. He moved to Royale Meadows in June, 2018.

Melvin was a lifelong member of First Reformed Church of Sioux Center. In his youth he had many years of perfect attendance in Sunday School and was honored with a reserved seat in church. His dedication to his church led him to serve as a deacon. Along with his faith, his family was very important to Melvin. Together, Melvin and Wilmina took great joy in their 6 children and spouses. Their 22 grandchildren and 20 great-grandchildren were added blessings from God. Melvin enjoyed the Sunday afternoon family gatherings at the farm. He supported his children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren by attending many music and sporting events, as well as their fair activities. Melvin and Wilmina were blessed to celebrate 68 precious years together.

 Wilmina, along with the children and their families are left to cherish Melvin's life.

 Helen and Rod Beukelman of Sioux Center

       Daniel and Jennifer Beukelman and their children: Kaiden and Jada
      Lee and Danielle Beukelman and their children: Japheth and Samantha

 
William “Bill” and Irene (Byker) Schuiteman of Sioux Center

       Erica and Brandon Kamerman and their children: Blake, Lane and Kinley
      Jackson and Marcie Schuiteman and their children: Grace, Emma, Charlie and Mia

Donna and Greg Koerselman of Hospers      
   
      Lynne and Kyle Jahn and their children, Braden, Ella, Annika and Casen
     David and Christine Koerselman and their children: Kaleb, Dalton and Dillon       
      Jacob Koerselman

 
Laura and Arlin Byker of Sioux Center

       Keith and Brooke Byker and their daughter: Vada
       Brice and Alesha Byker and their daughter: Finley       
       Quinn Byker

Carol and Harlan Rozeboom of Sioux Center

       Ross Rozeboom       
       Erin Rozeboom

Jane and Marlyn Post of Sioux Center

       Marcus and Erika Post
       Shayla Post
       Keanna Post
      Danica Post

 Also left to cherish his memory are three sisters-in-law Clara (Alfred) Hoogland, Julianne (John) Kats and Joyce (Harold) DeVries and many nephews and nieces.

 
Those welcoming Grandpa to Heaven include Kendra Le (twin daughter) of Bill and Irene Schuiteman. Lance Davis (stillborn son), Larae Nicole (stillborn daughter) and Ray Cordell (stillborn son), children of Laura and Arlin Byker. Paige Renae (stillborn daughter) and Carmen Lynn (infant daughter), children of Carol and Harlan Rozeboom.

 Also preceding him in death are his parents, William and Dena Schuiteman; his parents-in-law, John and Helen Kroese; brother and sister-in-law, Arthur W. and Alice Schuiteman; sister and brother-in-law, Anna and Gerrit Meyer; sister-in-law and brother-in-law, Hilda and Joe Mouw; brothers-in-law, Alfred Hoogland, John Kats and Harold De Vries; nephew, John Mouw and niece, Thea Mouw.