Alvin Ritsema

May 10, 1939 ~
February 28, 2021

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.

Visitation
Friday, March 5
5:00pm - 8:00pm

Baldwin St. Christian Reformed Church
2101 Baldwin St.
Jenison, MI 49428
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Visitation
Saturday, March 6
10:00am - 11:00am

Baldwin St. Christian Reformed Church
2101 Baldwin St.
Jenison, MI 49428
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Funeral Service
Saturday, March 6
11:00am

Baldwin St. Christian Reformed Church
2101 Baldwin St.
Jenison, MI 49428
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Leave Your Tribute Message

March 07, 2021 2:04pm
Better Mae and family. Our condolences to you all and prayers for comfort. Fond memories of Al as my boss and friend.

- Chris TImmer

March 05, 2021 6:58pm
So very sorry for your loss Betty n family. Always enjoyed him as my boss at WOTV n later seeing him at the retirement home he ran. Always hard to lose a good man. Our condolences

- Rubi n Robert Schaub

March 04, 2021 10:04am
Betty, my sympathies and prayers to you and your family in the loss of Al.

- Judith Verhulst

March 03, 2021 7:37am
I remember Al when he used to come in the bank where I worked, which was years ago. He and Betty were also residents of Sutherland Springs where I still live. My prayers are with all of you through this difficult time. Joyce Van Koevering

- Joyce Van Koevering

March 02, 2021 5:52pm
Dear Ritsema Family, we are so sorry to hear about your loss. We enjoyed worshiping with him and Betty at Hudsonville Reformed church. He was a very talented organist. we are keeping you in our prayers.

- John and Michelle Nienhuis




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