J. Roger Diekevers

Roger Diekevers, age 80, of Grandville, went home to be with his Lord on Thursday, February 16, 2017. He was preceded in death by 4 sisters and 2 brothers.  He will be lovingly remembered by his wife of 58 years, Lillian; children, Rick and Margaret Diekevers, Susan and David Laninga, Roger Diekevers, Ron Diekevers; three grandsons, David and Kambra Laninga, Benjamin (friend Charee) Laninga, Kirk Debri;  2 great granddaughters, Lillian and Linnea; sister, Sharon and Nelson Morren; brothers, John and Delores Diekevers, Bernie and Carol Diekevers, Dennis and Dee Diekevers; brothers-in-law, Harry and Pat Hoezee, John Helder; sisters-in-law, Nina VanSolkema, Pearl Diekevers, Gaylene Hoezee, Betty Hoezee, Marilyn Diekevers; and many special nieces and nephews.  Roger proudly served our country as a member of the United States Navy. A memorial service will be held on Monday 2 pm at Matthysse-Kuiper-DeGraaf Funeral Home (Grandville) 4145 Chicago Dr. SW., with Pastor Nelson Morren officiating.  Relatives and friends may meet the family one hour prior to the service. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests memorial contributions be made to The Evangelistic Center Jesus Outreach.