Alvin Ritsema

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Alvin J. Ritsema, age 81, of Jenison went to be with his Lord on Sunday, February 28, 2021. He will be lovingly remembered by his wife of 60 years, Betty; children, Craig and Lori Ritsema, Doug and Vonnie Ritsema, Ellen and Steve Kloosterhouse, Faythe and Randy DeBoer; grandchildren, Amy and David Johnson, Rebecca and Nick Ferris, Emily and Nate Lipski, David and Stephanie Ritsema, Jason and Kate Ritsema, Jenna and Jordan Blauwkamp, Joe and Whitney Ritsema, Zachary and Courtney Kloosterhouse, Aaron Kloosterhouse and fiancee Paige Morrow, Lindsay Kloosterhouse, Alex and Lauren DeBoer, Joshua DeBoer, Madelyn DeBoer; 16 great grandchildren; sisters and brothers-in-law, Judy and Pete Havens, Karen and Arvid Fairbairn, brother, Bernie Ritsema; extended family and friends. Al lived for his family and he enjoyed many wonderful family vacations and memories made with his children and grandchildren. Funeral services will be held at 11 am on Saturday, March 6, 2021 at Baldwin St. Christian Reformed Church, 2101 Baldwin St., Jenison with Pastor Don VanSlyke officiating. Burial Georgetown Township Cemetery. Relatives and friends may meet the family Friday from 5-8 pm at the church and one hour prior to the service on Saturday at church. Those who wish may make memorial contributions to Wings of Mercy.