Jochem Gerard Heijdenrijk

Geslacht: Man
Vader: Joseph Heijdenrijk
Moeder: Lamberta Hansen
Geboren: 18 Jan 1882 Zwolle
Overleden: 21 Apr 1951 Almelo
Beroep: sigarensorteerder
Aantekeningen: Last Name: Heydenrijk
First Name: Jochem Gerard
Date of Birth: 18/01/1882
Date of death: 21/04/1951
Rescuer's fate: survived
Nationality: THE NETHERLANDS
Gender: Male
Profession: OFFICE WORKER
Place during the war: Almelo, Overijssel, The Netherlands
Rescue Place: Almelo, Overijssel, The Netherlands
Rescue mode: Hiding
File number: File from the Collection of the Righteous Among the Nations Department (M.31.2/2918)
Annie Haas, married without children, was hidden at the Heydenrijks’ home in Almelo, Overijssel, from August 26, 1942, until October 15, 1944. Still befor the war, the Heydenrijks were friends with Annie’s in-laws and had taken the initiative in approaching the Haas family and offering assistance. Jochem and Elisabeth were motivated by their religious and humanitarian principles, and helped Annie despite being surrounded by Nazi collaborators. The Heydenrijks gave Annie a comfortable room, her own bed, food, and fuel to heat the room. Annie paid 40 guilders a month towards her upkeep. When her money ran out, the Heydenrijks still kept her in hiding under the same conditions. The family developed a warm relationship with Annie; Elisabeth even baked cakes to take to Annie’s in-laws and husband. During the war, Annies’ husband’s brother, Benno Haas, hid with the Heydenrijks for six months. Elisabeth and Jochem ran an office from their home and their son Jochem (Joke) was a member of the Resistance. On October 14, 1944, the Germans arrested Joke because of his involvement in the Resistance. Annie had to leave the house and went to a nearby hiding place. As she was leaving the premises, the Germans arrived at the front door to carry out a search. Joke was shot dead by the Germans the day after his arrest.
On May 8, 1984, Yad Vashem recognized Jochem Gerard Heydenrijk, his wife, Elisabeth Heydenrijk-Rozeboom, and their son, Jochem Gerard Heydenrijk, as Righteous Among the Nations.

Gezin 1

Huwelijkspartner: Elizabeth Rozeboom geb. 17 MRT 1884
Huwelijk: 7 Juli 1910 Zwolle
Kinderen:
  Josephina Lamberta Heijdenrijk Male geb. 16 Apr 1911
  Jochem Gerard Heijdenrijk Male geb. 28 Juli 1919 overl. 15 OKT 1944