Obituary

Remembering Albert Sterken

Albert John Sterken, age 93, of Grandville, went to be with the Lord on Thursday, April 8, 2021. He retired from Keeler Brass after 44 years. He was preceded in death by his first wife, Dorothy; second wife, Mary Bush Sterken; grandson, Dan Sterken; brothers, Donald Sterken, and Roland Sterken. Albert will be lovingly remembered by his children, Bob and Janet Sterken, Dick and Carol Sterken, Jack Sterken, Peggy and Jack Vredevoogd, David Sterken, Richard and Marcy Sterken, Amy and David Thompson; 17 grandchildren; 33 great-grandchildren; one great-great-grandchild; sisters, Gloria Sharp, Patsy Pew; many nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be held on Tuesday, April 13, 11 am at Chapel Pointe, 3350 Baldwin Ave, Hudsonville, with Rev. Mark Manzer officiating. Burial Grandville Cemetery. Relatives and friends may meet the family on Monday 5-8 pm at Chapel Pointe. Masks are required. Those who wish may make memorial contributions to Reach Beyond c/o Geoff and Tammy Kooistra, PO Box 39800, Colorado Springs, CO 80949.

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Visitation

Monday, April 12 · 5:00pm - 8:00pm

Location

Chapel Pointe

3350 Baldwin St.
Hudsonville, MI 49426

Funeral Service

Tuesday, April 13 · 11:00am

Location

Chapel Pointe

3350 Baldwin St.
Hudsonville, MI 49426

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My wife, Cheryl, was neighbor Pat's daughter and the 3 of us would often play cards with Al and Mary when we visited. Mary would always make sure we left with a dishcloth that she had made. I still use them daily. They will both be missed and thought of fondly.

— TOM BOLT

We just found out about Al! So very sorry for your loss! He was such a nice kind man! My parents, Bill & Pat Rinck used to live in the condo right next to him & Mary. They used to live on a farm & Al & Mary & others there made the adjustment so much easier! My parents & Al shared the area in the front, for flowers! Theirs was the prettiest! My dad had Alzheimer’s & only lived there for two years but Al & him became good friends! They would have game nights & Lois would join them too! After my dad passed away they still continued game nights with my mom & they kept an eye out for her. He was such a nice kind man! I’m sure my mom & dad greeted him in heaven when he got up there!!

— Kathy& Todd VerHage

I am thankful for the time I was able to enjoy with you, Uncle Red. You will be missed. Our condolences to the family.

— Kevin & Debby Vig

Sorry to hear of Al's passing, our condolences go out to his family.Phil Hammond (PJ)

— phil hammond

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