Carl Koetje

Carl Koetje, age 83, of Wyoming, peacefully transitioned to Glory on Sunday, December 18, 2016, where he is now celebrating Christmas with the angels.  He was preceded in death by his wife, Jean.  He will be lovingly remembered by his children and grandchildren, Larry and Crystal Koetje (Carmen and Dave Bakker, Rob and Jenni Koetje, Kristina Koetje), David and Karen Koetje (Seth, Michelle, Jonathan), Rick Koetje; great grandchildren, Jaben, Raisa and Betarik Bakker, and Jayla Koetje; sisters and brothers, Kaye Boelema, Joan Sikkema, Clarence Koetje, Alvin and Carol Koetje, Richard and Judy Koetje; brother-in-law, Rich Herweyer; and many nieces and nephews.  Funeral services will be held on Thursday 11 am at Matthysse-Kuiper-DeGraaf Funeral Home (Grandville) 4145 Chicago Dr. SW, with Rev. Kent Rottman officiating.  Interment Blendon Township Cemetery.  Relatives and friends may meet the family Wednesday from 6 to 8 pm at the funeral home.  The family would like to express their gratitude for the compassionate care their father received at Sunset Manor and Emmanuel Hospice.  In lieu of flowers, the family suggests memorial contributions be made to Lee St. CRC Outreach or Sunset Association Benevolence.