Nunnikhoven, Wilbur – 1931-2012

LANGSTRAAT, NUNNIKHOVEN, SLYKHUIS

Posted By: Diana Wagner
Date: 7/20/2024 at 13:30:48

Wilbur Lee Nunnikhoven was born on November 7, 1931, to Anthony J. and Bertha Slykhuis Nunnikhoven on the family farm near Knoxville, Iowa. He was the middle child of seven boys born into the family. He received his early education in rural Marion County schools.
Wilbur farmed his entire life…nineteen years south of Pella and in 1974 he purchased a farm south of Leighton where he currently resided.
On January 19, 1954 Wilbur was united in marriage with Dorothy Langstraat at the Central Reformed Church in Oskaloosa. To this union eight children were born: Gary, Douglas, Sandra, Leon, Lyle, Karla, Pamela, Sally. The children were of great help to Wilbur and Dorothy on the farm and many continue in the profession today.
Wilbur loved Tulip Time, holiday parties, grandkids' school events, farming, and reminiscing with his six brothers. He was a hard worker, a good father and husband with a soft heart. He also enjoyed playing cards and dominoes.
Published in Des Moines (IA) Register; Monday, March 12, 2012, page 9A