Holland City News, Thursday, February 27, 1908

Richard Vanden Berg

Richard Vanden Berg, aged 60 years, born and raised in this city, died at the home of his daughter in Doster last Friday night. Deceased has served the city in the capacity of night watchman, city marshal and member of the fire department. He was an old veteran, belonging to the 21st Michigan.

While night watchman Mr. Vanden Berg was alert and fearless and figured in a shooting affray one night while going on his rounds.

(Mr. Richard Vanden Berg is buried in Pilgrim Home Cemetery.)

 


Transcriber: Joan Van Spronsen
Created: 22 September 2008