Carl Begerow

Carl Frederick Begerow, age 91, of Wyoming, went home to be with the Lord on Saturday, October 10, 2020.  He was preceded in death by his wife, Lillian; and sisters: Lois Emelander, Geraldine Krol.  He will be lovingly remembered by his children: Thomas (Sharon) Begerow, Carol (Sherm) Johnson, Jeffrey (Sandra) Begerow, Todd (Nichole) Begerow; grandchildren: Kimberly Begerow, Katie (Andrew) Parnell, Kelly (Joel) Fauser, Jared (Melissa) Johnson, David (Anne) Johnson, Lauren Johnson, Luke, Ian and Lilly Begerow; 18 great grandchildren; sister, Marian Pyper; brothers-in-law, John (Cathy) Wizorek, Herb Neuman; many nieces and nephews.  Carl proudly served in the U.S. Army during the Korean War, and received the purple heart.  He retired from Packaging Corp. of America after over 40 years.  He enjoyed watching high school sporting events, Detroit Tigers and the U of M Wolverines.  Most of all, Carl loved spending time with his children and grandchildren.  A funeral service will be held 11:00 a.m. Wednesday, October 14, 2020, at Matthysse Kuiper DeGraaf Funeral Home, 4646 Kalamazoo Ave. SE, Kentwood, with Rev. Hank Vlaardingerbroek officiating.  Burial Resurrection Cemetery.  Relatives and friends may meet the family Tuesday from 4-7 p.m. at the funeral home.  Because Carl loved to donate to many different charities, in lieu of flowers, please consider memorial contributions to a charity of one’s choice.