Arie H. Jongeneel

Arie Jongeneel went to be with the Lord on June 9, 2021. He was born on March 22, 1938 near the village of Bergschenhoek, the Netherlands. He was one of 10 children born to Maarten and Teutje Jongeneel. Arie was raised on a small dairy farm and learned to work at a young age. Arie immigrated to the US in 1966 and worked in the state of Washington for 2 years before moving to Silverton, Oregon where he rented a small dairy farm and started his own business. He bought a dairy farm near Mt. Angel, Oregon in 1970 and began adding to the herd. He was a successful dairy farmer for over 50 years.

Arie served as President of Oregon Dairy Farmers Association for 2 years and served on their board for many years. He was instrumental in helping several young men start their dairies.

Arie served as a member of Sunnyslope Christian Reformed Church since 1968. He served as elder many times through the years and on various committees. Arie married Joan Halleman on February 14, 1986. Arie made regular trips to Holland to visit family, and he and Joan traveled to foreign countries. Later in life they bought an RV and traveled in the US and Canada.

Arie is survived by his wife Joan and three stepchildren, Deborah, Susan and Timothy. They have six grandchildren and two great grandchildren. He is survived by two sisters, Jannie and Marry.

The memorial service will be on June 25th, 2021 at 11:30am.
At Sunnyslope Christian Reformed Church, 197 Hrubetz Rd SE, Salem, Oregon. Private burial will take place at Hopewell Cemetery.

Contributions in his memory can be made to Union Gospel Mission of Salem, or Hope Pregnancy Clinic in Salem.