Donald Kloosterhouse

November 6, 1942 ~
March 30, 2023

Donald Henry Kloosterhouse, age 80, of Marne, went to be with the Lord on Thursday, March 30, 2023. Don was considered an expert in his field of engineering with conveyor systems. He was a true outdoorsman and also volunteered as an archery instructor for the Calvinist Cadet Corps International Camporee. With any project he would give his all in everything, often going above and beyond. He was a member of North Blendon Christian Reformed Church. Don will be remembered for his love for the outdoors and the many ways he would pass on his knowledge and wisdom to family, grandchildren, and friends. He will be greatly missed for his faith, friendship, and love for his family. He was preceded in death by his wife of 57 years, Mary Kloosterhouse. He will be lovingly remembered by his children, Steve and Ellen Kloosterhouse, Mike and Julie Kloosterhouse, Sheri and Brian Bronkema; 11 grandchildren; 12 great-grandchildren; siblings, Marcia and Rev. Al Petroelje, Karen and Gary Hirdes, Rick and Sharon Kloosterhouse; brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law, Roger and Yvonne Boomsma, Larry Boomsma, Ellen and Rev. John Rop, Dave and Barbro Boomsma, Doug and Shelli Boomsma; and many nieces and nephews. A memorial service will be held on Thursday, April 13, 2023, at 11 a.m. at North Blendon Christian Reformed Church, 7284 Taylor St., Hudsonville. Friends and relatives may meet the family for visitation on Wednesday, April 12, from 6-8 p.m. at the church as well as an hour prior to the service on Thursday at the church. Inurnment will take place at Georgetown Township Cemetery. Those who wish may make donations to the Calvinist Cadet Corps at 4695 44th St. SE, Suite B-130, Kentwood, MI 49512.

Memorial Visitation
Wednesday, April 12
6:00pm - 8:00pm

North Blendon Christian Reformed Church
7284 Taylor St.
Hudsonville, MI 49426
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Memorial Visitation
Thursday, April 13
10:00am - 11:00am

North Blendon Christian Reformed Church
7284 Taylor St.
Hudsonville, MI 49426
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Memorial Service
Thursday, April 13
11:00am

North Blendon Christian Reformed Church
7284 Taylor St.
Hudsonville, MI 49426
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April 13, 2023 2:17pm
Dear Sheri, Steve and Mike. Your parents were so special to so many I understand. When I first came in to the Boomsma family, marrying Mary's younger brother Dave I was a little scared of Don... (well, a little more than a little ...) at the same time we had so much fun visiting you all. Don and i had many discussions...one thing Don could never understand was how we could have 5 weeks of vacation here in Sweden... he would raise his voice and demand an answer "who pays for that?? Someone has to pay!!?? Those 5 weeks you don't produce....." He loved to scare me, be it on a snowmobile or on the quad when he wanted to show me the grounds around the house..... but his big heart could not be missed..... we always felt so very welcome at your parents house. Now we all will have to miss both Don and Mary but be thankful for all good memories. Praying to God to give you all the comfort that only God can provide in days to come. We have been blessed by being part of the same relation as you all.

- Barbro Boomsma

April 11, 2023 10:35am
Dear Steve, Mike, Sheri, and all the rest of the family, I want to share my condolences to all of you on the passing of your dad, Don. As with Mary, I have so many fond memories of Don, even from nearly 50 years ago. Whether it was hunting, golf, some sort of outdoor activity, mechanical project, or even when we were just hanging around at the house, there was never an interaction with him where he did not make it a teachable moment--usually with an equal measure of care, feigned gruffness, and teasing, but always with a gleam in his eye. I can still remember how proud he was when Steve and I showed up at one of his conveyor conventions in Chicago when we road-tripped there at barely 16 years of age! I pray that all of you experience the grace, peace, and mercy of our Heavenly Father as you mourn the passing of your earthly father.

- Curtis Taylor

April 07, 2023 8:32am
So sorry to hear of Don’s passing…I worked with him at Ermanco for many years and am proud to say that Don was huge mentor of mine…you are all in our thoughts and prayers! Mark & Diane Aamodt

- Mark Aamodt

April 06, 2023 12:14pm
To the Kloosterhouse and Bronkema Families. You all are in our thoughts and prayers. We have been neighbors of Mary and Don for over 30 years. We have shared our trails, access to our properties and helped each other as needed. Don has a Rat Rod that means, (Outside of his Family) the world to him. He has done a wonderful job creating it, and has received many awards. We had to be very careful, when we were out and about not to go by, unless we had plenty of time. We were always "invited" in to see the new and " improved "restorations. Mary was always ready to ride in the parades and other events Don was a participant in. He was so proud of that Rat Rod and did not understand that I was not a fan! So, when he left to show the beauty of it to others, he would always "rev" it up for us to enjoy and again when he came back! We are going to miss that. Don and Mary, rest in peace in the love of God and your own. With Love and Sadness, Jack & Peggy Kline

- Jack & Peggy Kline




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