The Geurink Family History
Arent Jan Geurink Branch

Fifth Generation - Roger Hettinga

45. Roger5 Hettinga (Viola4 Geurink, John3, Hemy John2, Arent Jan1) was born Wausau, WI, December 27, 1941.

He married Diane DeHaven in Forestville Reformed Church, Town of Easton, WI, June 15, 1962. Diane was born in Minneapolis, MN, March 2, 1943.

At 19 years of age Diane became the mother of Kim Kathleen Hettinga Wausau, WI, September 12, 1962.

At 22 years of age Diane became the mother of Kurt Allen Hettinga in Anderson, IN, July 6, 1965.

At 26 years of age Diane became the mother of Kelly James Hettinga in Anderson, IN, February 12, 1970.

At 20 years of age Roger became the father of Kim Kathleen Hettinga Wausau, WI, September 12, 1962.
At 23 years of age Roger became the father of Kurt Allen Hettinga in Anderson, IN, July 6, 1965.
At 28 years of age Roger became the father of Kelly James Hettinga in Anderson, IN, February 12, 1970.

Roger died September 2, 200O in Noblesville, IN, at 58 years of age.

Historical events during the life of Roger Hettinga:

Judge Joseph Rutherford, founder of Jehovah’s Witnesses, dies on January 9, 1942;
Algeria becomes an independent state on July 3, 1962;
Johnny Carson hosts his 1st Tonight Show on October 1, 1962;
Mariner IV flew by Mars and sent back pictures on July 14, 1965;
1,061 lb mako shark caught near New Zealand (swimming, anyone?) on February 17, 1970.

Roger Hettinga and Diane DeHaven had the following children:

He married Amanda Leezehner in Anderson, IN, June 17, 1995. Amanda was born in Muncie, IN September 30, 1971.