John Drees

Death by Force

In the quiet farming community of Algona, Iowa, the holiday season of 1987 was shattered by a horrific act of violence that claimed the life of 79-year-old John Dreesman, a white male, and six members of his family. On December 30th, what should have been a festive family gathering turned into a scene of unimaginable tragedy inside the Dreesman's ranch-style home. John, a respected millionaire farmer, former city councilman, and a director of the Interstate Bank, was known for his quiet and high ...Read More

John Ubbe Dreesman (1907-1987) - Find a Grave...

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