Johannes lived on the same farm all his life (map of farm). In 1883 he may have gone to the World's Fair in Chicago.

Johannes and Clara's wedding in 1884 involved a three-day reception: the first day with family, the second with other relatives, and the third with friends (view marriage license).

By 1913 the family farm consisted of 40 acres. He was a thin man and known as jealous, especially when his wife talked to others. He died from an infection in his cheek that resulted from a sliver while he was sharpening an axe.

After he died, Clara lived with son James and his wife Jerine. They sold the farm in 1927 and then lived at 97 East 25th Street, Holland, MI, and often tried to run their lives. She was known as a very bossy person, although warm. She was also quite fat, such that when she entered a room people would say "three chairs" jokingly.

Johannes is buried in Graafschap Cemetery (Sect C, B58 G7). Clara is buried beside him (Sect C, B58 G8).