Arend “Pete” Folkens's obituary , Passed away on May 17, 2022 in Benicia, California

Arend “Pete” Folkens

May 31, 1920 - May 17, 2022 (101 years old)

Benicia, California

Arend “Pete” Folkens's obituary , Passed away on May 17, 2022 in Benicia, California

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Arend Folkens Obituary

We are sad to announce that on May 17, 2022 we had to say goodbye to Arend Folkens (Benicia, California), born in Rock Rapids, Iowa. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of Arend Folkens to show support.

He was predeceased by : his wife Pauline Louise Folkens (Schade); his parents, Pieter and Anna Fokkens (Feenstra); and his sisters, Pearl Ann Hardersen and Jeannette Lilly of Enumclaw, Washington..

He is survived by : his sons, Pieter Folkens (Ellen) of Benicia and Karl Folkens (Nell) of Florence, SC; his grandchildren, Elizabeth Folkens of Cayce, SC, Arend Pieter Folkens (Lauren) of Ooltewah, TN, Anna Folkens (Dave Streng) of Charlotte, NC and Alysen Folkens of Benicia; his great grandchildren, Louie Dinndorf of Florence and Amelia Folkens of Ooltewah; his godchildren, David Bond and Sherrill Marshall; and his close friend Barbara Hoffman of Oakmont. He is also survived by many nephews and a niece.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to a charity of one's choosing.

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May 27

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San Joaquin National Cemetery
32053 McCabe Rd, Santa Nella, CA 95322

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May 28

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Passalacqua Funeral Chapel
901 W 2nd St, Benicia, CA 94510

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