Johannes Petrus Hermanus Amsen
| Geslacht: | Man | |
| Vader: | Hermanus Henricus Amsen | |
| Moeder: | Maria Petronella Helena Janssen | |
| Geboren: | 7 Jan 1885 | Amsterdam |
| Overleden: | 11 MRT 1967 | Amsterdam |
| Beroep: | timmerman | |
| Aantekeningen: | Personal Information Last Name: Amsen First Name: Johannes Petrus Hermanus Date of Birth: 07/01/1885 Date of death: 11/03/1967 Rescuer's fate: survived Nationality: THE NETHERLANDS Gender: Male Rescue Place during the war: Amsterdam, Noordholland, The Netherlands Rescue Place: Amsterdam, Noordholland, The Netherlands Rescue mode: Hiding File number: File from the Collection of the Righteous Among the Nations Department (M.31.2/3104) Commemoration Date of Recognition: 05/02/1985 Righteous Commemorated with Tree/Wall of Honor: Tree Ceremony organized by Israeli diplomatic delegation in: The Hague, Netherlands Ceremony held in Yad Vashem: Yes Rescued Persons Menko, First name unknown Menko, Mietje Amsen, Johannes Petrus Hermanus Mrs. Menko of Amsterdam succeeded in evading the Germans until 1944. In February of that year, however, her husband and eldest son were rounded up. Realizing that her troubles were just beginning, Menko decided to take up the offer made by an acquaintance to be introduced to a certain Johannes Amsen, also from Amsterdam. By 1944, Johannes Amsen had already been a widower for ten years. He lived with two of his eight children whom he had raised alone after the death of his wife. He had never employed a full-time housekeeper to assist him. In the meeting between Menko and Johannes it was agreed that Menko would live with the Amsens as their housekeeper. This arrangement allowed Menko to enjoy freedom of movement while taking care of the house and the children. However, in September 1944, when Menkos youngest son was seized, she suffered an emotional crisis and was unable to continue to function as a housekeeper. Johannes showed a concern beyond compassion and invited Mietje Menko, Menkos only daughter, who had been in hiding in Amsterdam, to come into his home to be with her mother and nurse her back to health. Through this benevolent act, Johannes selflessly placed himself and his children in a precarious situation. On February 5, 1985, Yad Vashem recognized Johannes Petrus Hermanus Amsen as Righteous Among the Nations. |
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| Huwelijkspartner: | Elisabeth Alida Saelman | geb. 29 Sept 1886 overl. 30 Dec 1931 |
| Huwelijk: | 29 MEI 1912 | Amsterdam |