Charles Ray Van Valkenburg

June 18, 1942 ~
November 5, 2025

Charles R. Van Valkenburg, age 83 of Comstock Park. God called Chuck home on Wednesday, November 5, 2025. Chuck was a kind and easy-going husband, dad, and grandpa who dearly loved his family. Chuck retired from Spartan Stores after many years of dedicated service. He enjoyed working in his yard, golfing, and camping in his earlier years, as well as getting together with friends. Chuck especially cherished celebrating birthdays and holidays with his family. He proudly served his country in the US Army during the Vietnam War. His legacy will be forever cherished and missed by those who knew him. He will be lovingly remembered by his wife of 61 years, Carolynne; his sons, Steven and Mark; daughter, Kimberly; granddaughters, Lauren and Brooke; great-granddaughter, Shae Lynn, and loving extended family members and dear friends. A private family graveside service will be held at Rosedale Memorial Park.

Graveside Service: Friday, November 21 | 11:00am

Graveside Service
Friday, November 21
11:00am

Rosedale Memorial Park
O-50 Lake Michigan Dr. NW
Grand Rapids, MI 49534
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December 16, 2025

Always enjoyed chuck’s company when he came into the office! We always had some good laughs together. I will miss seeing him! God bless the family and give them peace.

- Holly knapp

November 20, 2025

Chuck grew up on Travis St up the block from me. Older than me but we had connections with friends and our older siblings. We were both Veterans. My wife and I knew him when she worked at Forest Hills Foods years ago. Rest In Peace Chuck

- James Stover

November 17, 2025

May peace be with you all during this time of mourning. My deepest condolences to you all.

- Leslie Vagli

November 16, 2025

So sorry to hear of your loss. Our prayers are with your family.

- Dave and Linda Pieters

November 10, 2025

Chuck was my buddy, our birthdays were the same day, month, and year. He will be missed big time. My brother from a different mother(joke).

- sherry verdier

November 09, 2025

Van Valkenburg Family. We are praying for the family and will miss Chuck in a big way. He had a calming effect on those who interacted with him. Anyone that would drive a fuel truck out of a burning building shows how selfless he was. Always thinking of others. We are proud to have known him. We look forward to seeing him again someday.

- Bob & Cindy Borchers

November 08, 2025

Chuck was a good friend and a good listener. We go back a long way to Creston High School and many Holiday Luncheons with Alums over the years. Lynn is a friend since Kindergarten. My thoughts are with her and the family.

- Irv Rapaport