In loving memory

Johannes Andries van der Merwe

“Oupa Jan”

12 March 1928 4 August 1996 · aged 68

Wine Farmer Stellenbosch Stellenbosch Cemetery

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Personal Information

Full name: Johannes Andries van der Merwe
Birth date: 12 March 1928
Death date: 4 August 1996
Age: 68 years
Gender: Male
Occupation: Wine Farmer
Nationality: South African
Religion: Dutch Reformed
Birthplace: Stellenbosch
Deathplace: Stellenbosch
Cause of death: Natural causes
Military service: 2nd SA Infantry Division

Life story

Biography

Johannes tended the family vineyards in the Stellenbosch valley for over fifty years. He served in North Africa during the Second World War before returning home to farm. Known across the district for his generosity at harvest time.

In remembrance

Obituary

Peacefully at his farm, surrounded by his children and grandchildren. A patriarch, a soldier, and a friend to all who knew him.

Connected lives

Family Connections

Child Pieter Johannes van der Merwe 1955–2018

Child Elizabeth Anna Louw 1958–2021

Spouse Maria Elizabeth van der Merwe 1931–2010

A life in moments

Timeline

12 March 1928

Born

Born in Stellenbosch.
4 August 1996

Passed away

Died in Stellenbosch.
9 August 1996

Laid to rest

Funeral and burial.

Place of rest

Burial Information

Cemetery: Stellenbosch Cemetery
Town: Stellenbosch, Western Cape
Section: A
Row: 3
Plot: 12
Funeral home: De Villiers Funerals
Funeral date: 9 August 1996