Janssen, Earl J.
Birth
Earl J. Janssen was born in Knox Feb. 3, 1933, the son of Albert and Nina Gaige Janssen. His siblings were:
- Paul Janssen of Dumfries, Va. - Lt. Col. Paul Janssen, Alexandria,
- Mrs. Raymond (Sophie) Haverly of Knox
- James A. Janssen, Buelton, Calif.
Occupation
Earl J. Janssen was an auto mechanic at Vin's Exxon in Red Hook,
Military
Earl J. Janssen was an Army veteran of the Korean War
Marriage & Children
Earl J. Janssen married on Aug. 15,1953, in Berne, former Shirley Jones, who survives at home. His children were:
- Lawrence Janssen of Red Hook
- Rick Janssen of Red Hook
- Virginia Costakis of Red Hook
- Debbie Janssen of Chatham, Columbia County
Death
Earl J. Janssen died July 21, 1990 at the Dutchess County Health Facility in Millbrook and was buried in Knox Cemetery - Earl J. Janssen SP4 US Army Korea Feb 3 1933 July 21 1990
Obituary
EARL J. JANSSEN
RED HOOK — Earl J. Janssen, 57, an auto mechanic at Vin's Exxon in Red Hook, died July 21 at the Dutchess County Health Facility in Millbrook.
Mr. Janssen was born in Knox Feb. 3, 1933, the son of Albert and Nina Gaige Janssen. He was an Army veteran of the Korean War, and moved from Knox to Dutchess County 29 years ago. On Aug. 15,1953, in Berne, he married the former Shirley Jones, who survives at home.
Also surviving are two sons, Lawrence and Rick, both of Red Hook; two daughters, Virginia Costakis of Red Hook and Debbie Janssen of Chatham, Columbia County; a brother, Paul, of Dumfries, Va.; a grandson and several nieces, and nephews. Services were July 25 at the Burnett, Rockerfeller at Hand Funeral Home in Red Hook, with Rev. Fred C. Carder. Burial was in Knox.
- Altamont Enterprise - July 26, 1990
Census
1940 United States Federal Census about Earl Janssen[1]
Name: Earl Janssen
Age: 7
Estimated Birth Year: abt 1933
Gender: Male
Race: White
Birthplace: New York
Marital Status: Single
Relation to Head of House: Son
Home in 1940: Knox, Albany, New York
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Street: Knox Village Road
Inferred Residence in 1935: Knox, Albany, New York
Residence in 1935: Same House
Sheet Number: 1B
Attended School or College: Yes
Highest Grade Completed: Elementary school, 1st grade
Neighbors: View others on page
Household Members:
Name Age
Albert Janssen 48
Nina Janssen 45
Paul Janssen 13
Sophia Janssen 10
James Janssen 8
Earl Janssen 7
Social Security
Social Security Death Index, 1935-Current about Earl Janssen[1]
Name: Earl Janssen
SSN: 107-28-0102
Born: 3 Feb 1933
Died: 21 Jul 1990
State (Year) SSN issued: New York (1952-1954)
Additional Media
3 Injured In Auto Crash
Three Knox residents were injured in a one-car accident on the Knox Cave Rd. in the Town of Knox about 9 p. m. Dec. 31. Injured were Nina Janssen, Raymond Haverlv, father of the driver, Peggy Haverly. All are in St. Peter's hospital in Albany. Responding to the scene of the accident were the Albany County Sheriff's department, Altamont police and Berne Rescue Squad. The car ran off the road in heavy fog and hit a tree.
- Altamont Enterprise - January 5, 1973
Community Notes:
Mrs. Nina Janssen died Jan. 27 in St. Peter's Hospital following injuries sustained in an auto accident on New Years Eve. Sympathy is extended to the family. Funeral services were held in the Knox Reformed Church.
- Altamont Enterprise - February 2, 1973
JANSSEN—Jan. 27 Nina Gaige of Knox; wife of the late Albert Janssen; mother of Lt. Col. Paul Janssen, Alexandria, Mrs. Raymond (Sophie) Haverly of Knox, James A. Janssen, Buelton, Calif., and Earl J. Janssen of Red Hook, N Y , sister of Jessie Gaige, Olin Gaige of Saratoga, N Y. and Mrs. Luther (Minnie) Dexter of Knox; also survived by 14 grandchildren. Funeral serviced were held from the Knox Reformed church.
- Altamont Enterprise - February 2, 1973
JANSSEN—At rest, January 27, 1973, Nina Gaige of Knox, New York; wife of the late Albert G. Janssen; mother of Lt. Col. Paul Janssen of Alexandria, Virginia, Mrs. Raymond (Sophie) Haverly of Knox, James A. Janssen of Buelton, California, Earl J. Janssen of Red Hook, New York; sister of Jesse Gaige and Olin Gaige both of Schenectady, Carl Gaige of Saratoga, New York and Mrs. Luther (Minnie) Dexter of Knox; also survived by 14 grandchildren. Funeral services from the Knox Reformed Church Wednesday at 2 p.m. There will be no calling hours. Interment, Knox Cemetery. In lieu of flowers contributions may be made to Camp Pinacle, c/o Rev. William James, RD 1 Voorheesvllle, New York. Arrangements by the Fredendall Funeral Home, Altamont, New York.
- Schenectady Gazette - January 30, 1973
Died
HAVERLY — Feb.. 6, (1984) Sophie Janssen Haverly of Knox, wife of Raymond Haverly; mother of Katherine Bartley of Voorheesville, Margaret ??? of Troy, Valley Rogers, Columbia, S.C. and the late Ronald Haverly; sister of Paul Janssen of Berlin, Md., James Janssen of Buellton, Calif., Earl Janssen of Red Hook; also survived by four grandchildren and several nieces and nephews.
Funeral services were from the First Baptist Church, Westerlo, Thursday, Feb. 9. Arrangements were by Fredendall Funeral Home, Altamont. Spring burial will be in Knox Cemetery, Knox. Those who wish may make contributions to the Alzheimer's Disease and Related Disorder Association, 87 Brookline Ave., Albany, N.Y. 12203;
- Altamont Enterprise - February 9, 1984
Family reunions
Virginia Costakis and son Chris arid Debbie Janssen of Chatham and Rick Janssen of Rhinebeck joined their mother, Shirley Janssen for a family reunion Saturday at the former Nina Janssen home in Knox, now the home of Kathy and Steve Bartely. There were 40 relatives from Alaska, Kansas, Pennsylvania, Virginia and Indiana as well as New York State.
- Altamont Enterprise - July 28, 1994
Sophie Janssen Haverly Obituary - :Altamont Enterprise - February 9, 1984 
Nina Gaige Janssen Obituary - :Altamont Enterprise - February 2, 1973
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