Gilmer Nyhof

Gilmer A. Nyhof, 69, of Sioux Center, IA died Saturday, January 31, 2009, at the Sioux Center Community Hospital.

A memorial service will be held Wednesday at 11AM at First Christian Reformed Church of Sioux Center with Rev. Mark Verbruggen officiating. Interment will be held prior the memorial service in Memory Gardens Cemetery of Sioux Center.

A prayer service will be held Wednesday at 10AM at First Christian Reformed Church.

Visitation will be held Tuesday from 2-8PM with the family present from 6-8PM at Memorial Funeral Home of Sioux Center.

The Nyhof family prefers memorials be directed to Sioux Center Christian School or Unity Christian High School.



Gilmer Arlyn Nyhof was born on July 3, 1939 to Gerrit and Gertrude (Vande Kieft) Nyhof near Ireton, IA and he was raised on a farm near Sioux Center, IA. Gilmer received an education through the 8th grade from Sioux Center Christian School. He was united in marriage to Gladyce Jean Vos on August 12, 1960, at the Christian Reformed Church in Sully, IA.

The majority of Gilmers life was spent living and working on a farm east of Sioux Center until his retirement in 2000 when he and Gladyce took up residence in Sioux Center. After his retirement from the farm, Gilmer owned his own grain truck for a time to haul corn for local farmers.

Along with farming, Gilmers interests included hunting and gun collecting. Gilmers enthusiasm led him to create Gilmers Gunshop in 1975, which he owned and operated until his death. He spent many hours working in his room in the basement with his guns and reloading shells; something he really enjoyed doing the last years.

Gilmer was a member of the First Christian Reformed Church of Sioux Center for his entire life.

Gilmer is survived by his wife of 48 years, Gladyce, and their four children, spouses and 10 grandchildren: Daughter Brenda & Randy Beyer and their children Ryan & Jenny Beyer of Rapid City, SD and Jarid, Grant, & Courtney Hoogendoorn of Hills, MN; Son Darrel & Mary Nyhof and their children Renee & Gregory Nyhof of Sioux Center, IA; Son Jaron & Vicki Nyhof and their children Emma, Andrew, & Olivia Nyhof of Holland, MI; Son Evan & Kelli Nyhof and their son Hayden Nyhof of Brandon, SD.

Gilmer is also survived by six siblings and their spouses: Carol & Marvin Harmelink of Alton, IA; Lavonne & Neil Quirin of Alta, IA; Vel & Abe Flory of Paso Robles, CA; Marlys & Duane Hansen of Ferndale, WA; Myra & Don Smit of Alamosa, CO; Betty & Merlin De Groot of Sheldon, IA; Sister-in-law Myna Nyhof of Sioux Center, IA.