Frank Galen Nibbelink

August 29, 1940 ~
May 5, 2021

Frank Galen Nibbelink, age 80, of Grand Rapids, formerly of Orange City, Iowa, went home to be with his Lord and Savior on Wednesday, May 5, 2021. He will be lovingly remembered by his wife of 57 years, Jane; children (and grandchildren), Heidi and Brian Mitchell (Branson), Keith and Carol Anne Nibbelink (Elizabeth, Liam, Victoria); sister, Cynthia Nibbelink and Haja Worley; nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents, William and Josie Nibbelink and brother, Herm. Frank proudly served in the U.S. Air Force National Guard. He worked 40 years in the autobody industry and worked lead maintenance at Coventry Woods for 17 years. In retirement, he owned and managed rental properties. He was an active member and elder at Beverly Reformed Church for many years. Funeral services will be held 1 p.m. Wednesday, May 12, 2021 at Beverly Reformed Church, 2141 Porter St. SW, Wyoming, with Rev. Shane Floyd and Rev. Kevin Schutt officiating. Relatives and friends may meet the family Tuesday from 5-7 p.m. at Matthysse Kuiper DeGraaf Funeral Home, 4646 Kalamazoo Ave. SE, Kentwood. Due to gathering restrictions, there will be a limit on the number of people who may enter the building at a time. Burial will be held at Pine Hill Cemetery. Those who wish may make memorial contributions to Gideons International (https://www.gideons.org/donate).

Visitation
Tuesday, May 11
5:00pm - 7:00pm

MKD - Kentwood
4646 Kalamazoo Ave. SE
Kentwood, MI 49508
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Phone: (616) 455-1535

Service
Wednesday, May 12
1:00pm

Beverly Reformed Church
2141 Porter St. SW
Wyoming, MI 49519
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May 10, 2021 3:04pm
Jane and family: We were so sorry to hear about Frank's passing. We send our deepest sympathies, and pray that God will give you all strength and peace during the difficult days ahead. May it give you comfort knowing that Frank is now with our heavenly father and one day you will be seeing him again. God bless and keep you in his tender care.

- Reg and Linda Bruner

May 09, 2021 12:23am
Brian, Heidi, Branson and other family members. We are truly sorry for the loss of Mr. Frank Nibbelink. My deepest sympathy and prayers go out to you and your family. Praying and asking God to comfort and strengthen you and your family during this difficult time. To be absent from the body and to be present with the Lord, 2 Corinthians 5:8.

- Rita Mitchell




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