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Henry Robert “Bob” Bruggema, age 91, of Grand Rapids, passed away peacefully at his home on Tuesday, December 22, 2020, and went to his heavenly home with Jesus. Bob had an over forty-year career at Keeler Brass. He started in production, became a supervisor, and ended his career in sales. He was preceded in death by his wife, Margaret, and son, Brian Bruggema. He will be lovingly remembered by his children, Robert J. Bruggema, Beverly and Robert Leestma; grandchildren, Annette and Matt DeVries, Jim Leestma; great-grandchildren, Grant DeVries, Cora DeVries; sister, Ann and Dave VanDyke; stepsister, Martha Douglas; several nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be held on Monday, December 28, 11 am at Matthysse Kuiper DeGraaf Funeral Home (Grandville) 4145 Chicago Dr. SW with Pastor Dave Brower officiating. Burial Chapel Hill Memorial Gardens. Relatives and friends may meet the family Sunday from 2-4 pm at Matthysse Kuiper DeGraaf Funeral Home (Grandville) 4145 Chicago Dr. SW.