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Donald J. Koster, age 89, of Coopersville, passed away at home on Monday, September 14, 2015. He was preceded in death by his wife, Annette; and his brother and best friend, Herb Koster. He is survived by his son, Mike and Deb Koster; grandson, Jonathan Koster; nieces and nephews; and dear friend, Glen Haney. Don proudly served his country during WWII as a member of the U.S. Army as a tank commander. He served valiantly during the Battle of the Bulge where he was wounded, and then served as a guard at the Nuremberg Trials. Funeral services will be held on Friday 4:00 PM at Matthysse-Kuiper-DeGraaf Funeral Home (Grandville) 4145 Chicago Drive SW with Rev. Mark Bennink officiating. Military honors will be offered by the Kent County Veterans Honor Guard. Interment Rosedale Memorial Park. Relatives and friends may meet the family Friday from 3-4 PM prior to the service at the funeral home. Those who wish may make memorial contributions to Worldwide Christian Schools or Degage Ministries.
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October 27, 2015 10:09am
My great-uncle Don was a fantastic man. I just loved him dearly. I remember the times he'd come to my grandparents (Herb and Ruth Koster) to visit. His laugh was contagious. I too wish I would've found out earlier on this so I could've attended his funeral. I hope all the fond memories that built over time has helped you through the difficult days. I too hope my grandpa Herb and Uncle Don are doing some fishing in heaven. God bless the family and close friends.
- Pat and Dorothy Hendricks
October 23, 2015 7:47pm
Mike and Deb: it was so sad to hear of Uncle Don's passing. We are both truly sorry to hear this. I wish we could have been notified so we could have attended his funeral. He was such a wonderful man. He and my father, Herb were the best of friends and they even dressed and looked so much alike. He always had a kind word for everyone and he always was smiling and joking when we would visit him. He was an awesome gardener and always shared his vegetables with us. I hope he and Dad are up in heaven fishing away and enjoying the good life.
- Mrs Amy Koster Lamberts
September 18, 2015 10:55am
We are Don's Neighbors across the street from him. So sorry for you loss, he was such a nice guy and a great neighbor. I grew up next to Don for 25+ years. I always admired his yard and how he kept it up. Also loved how he always got out and rode his bike and used to fish everyday.. always waved and always smiled.. he will be missed by his neighbors. If you should ever need anything give a call we are right across the street. 616-813-7138. God Bless.
Joe Kluting.
- Joe and Tammy Kluting
September 18, 2015 4:46am
Mike and family:
On behalf of everyone here at Worldwide Christian Schools, our thoughts and prayers are with you. May you find God's grace and peace in abundance in the midst of your grief.
Dale Dieleman
- Dale Dieleman
September 17, 2015 7:08am
Mike, Deb and Jonathan Our Love and thoughts are with you. Uncle Don was such a great guy!!! Always a smile and a laugh. He will be so missed! And never forgotten!
- MJ and Max Freeman
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