Gordon Spalenka

April 6, 1931 ~
January 30, 2021

Rev. Gordon E. Spalenka, age 89, of Wyoming, passed away peacefully on Saturday, January 30, 2021. Gordon was a loving husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather. He was a retired United Methodist pastor and served at many United Methodist churches in West Michigan. He loved to sing and be a part of the church choir. Gordon also loved spending time with his family and looking for rocks wherever he traveled. Gordon was a member of the Indian Mounds Rock and Mineral Club. He proudly served in the U.S. Navy from 1948-1952. He was preceded in death by his brother, Rudolph “Rudy” J. Spalenka Jr. He is survived by his wife of 65 years, Nancy (Comstock) Spalenka; children, Peter and Lyn Spalenka, and Joy Martin; grandchildren, Andrew and Lisseth Spalenka, Christina and Matt Nelson, Jonathan Martin, Timothy and Sarah Martin; great-granddaughter, Celeste Olivia Spalenka. A private memorial service will be held on Wednesday, February 10, 2021, at 3:00 p.m. at Matthysse Kuiper DeGraaf Funeral Home (Grandville) 4145 Chicago Dr. SW with Rev. Dean Prentiss officiating. The service will be live streamed and can be viewed on the funeral home website by clicking on the live streams and recordings tab. The burial will take place at Rosedale Memorial Park. Those who wish may make memorial contributions to Wesley Park United Methodist Church.

Memorial Service
Wednesday, February 10
3:00pm

MKD - Grandville
4145 Chicago Dr. SW
Grandville, MI 49418

Phone: (616) 534-8656

Leave Your Tribute Message

February 09, 2021 3:34pm
Dear Nancy When reading the obituary column in the Press last Sunday I noticed a familiar name. The name Gordon Spalenka rang a bell. My name is Lynette Daugherty Dietiker. My Mom, Harold and Jean Daugherty, were good friends of your Mom and Dad. I remember your beautiful backyard wedding as well as the family of pheasants your Father raised. My husband Chuck and I send our sincere sympathy. May beautiful memories bring you comfort during this time of loss.

- Lynette Daugherty Dietiker

February 05, 2021 11:52am
Gordon was a happy soul! One of the great ones!open

- Rev Dan Minor

February 05, 2021 9:37am
Dear Nancy, you and Gordon were always a team as you served in a variety of locations. I particularly remember you from Gordon's appointment to Mulliken and Sebewa Center, when I was your D.S. Gordon was a faithful and dedicated pastor and you were a faithful and dedicated partner in his ministry. May you find peace and comfort in the love and support of family and friends and in the promises of our Christian Faith. Grace & Peace! - Ed Perkins

- Rev. Ed Perkins

February 04, 2021 6:56pm
Dear Nancxy. if you need anything call. Gordon was good friend. I will miss our chats. The world has lost. but heaven has gain.If Gordon knew i wrote this he would laugh.

- Gary Hodges

February 04, 2021 4:36pm
Dear Nancy, Please accept my deepest sympathy on the death of Gordan. I was always glad to be in a class at church where he also attended. He had such good comments to add. I certainly know how you feel having lost Earl after 55 years of marriage. I will keep you in my prayers. Sincerely, Sally

- Sally Morrow

February 04, 2021 3:30pm
Gordon was always a happy person. He loved singing the hymns. Nancy just know we are sending you our love and hugs.

- Pat Danny Blooner

February 04, 2021 10:30am
Gordon always had a smile and words of wisdom. Thank you to God for the time that he was on earth.

- Kathy Carruthers




Order flowers for Gordon's service.

Designer’s Choice Grand Vase Arrangement

White Wonder

Thinking of You Basket

Tender Touch

Stargazer Garden

Stargazer Easel Spray

Sincere Sympathy Garden

Seasonal Potted Plant (mum, poinsettia, cyclamen, etc.)

Remembrance Easel Spray

Natures Glory

Loving Embrace

Gerbera Greetings

Colorful Memories Wreath

Classic Sympathy

Blooming Duo

Bells of Beauty

Beautiful Memories

Beautiful Blessings Wreath

Floral arrangements provided by Love Knots Floral.

 

Keola Stress Less Gummies

Relieve stress and anxiety with Keola Stress Less Gummies.

Keola Pain Relief Balm

Ease aches, and sooth sore joints with Keola Pain Relief Balm.