Jack Larink

Jack E. Larink, age 98, of Holland, passed away on Thursday, January 15, 2026. 

Jack proudly served his country in the United States Navy during World War II, enlisting at the age of 17 with the approval of his father, “Grandpa Buck.” He trained at Great Lakes Naval Station and served aboard the destroyer USS Schroeder, participating in the Battle of Okinawa, Japan, from April through June of 1945. Following his military service, Jack was employed with Allsburg Builders and later with Carpenter Paper Company.

He was preceded in death by his wife of 70 years, Carole Larink; brothers, Gordon Larink and Jim Larink.

He will be lovingly remembered by his children, Steven and Laura Larink, Lynn and Brian Morrell, David and Tammy Larink, Daniel and Kelly Velding-Larink; eight grandchildren; 10 great-grandchildren; sister-in-law, Barb Stevens; and his nieces and nephews.

Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. on Tuesday, January 20, at Matthysse Kuiper DeGraaf Funeral Home (Grandville) 4145 Chicago Dr. SW. Burial will take place at Rosedale Memorial Park. Relatives and friends may visit with the family on Monday, January 19, from 6-8 p.m. and on Tuesday from 10-10:45 a.m. at the funeral home.