Jerry Essenburg

December 19, 1941 ~
December 4, 2025

Jerry Allen Essenburg, age 83, of Jenison, was received into the arms of Jesus on Thursday December 4, 2025. Jerry was an active member and volunteer at Baldwin Street Christian Reformed Church. He was preceded in death by his son-in-law, Curt Timmerman; and brother-in-law, Ken Haveman. He will be lovingly remembered by his wife of 61 years, Carol Essenburg; children, Douglas Essenburg, Joy Timmerman, Julie and David Miedema; grandchildren and great-grandchildren, Ashley and John Hanrahan (Lucie, Henry, Elodie); Richard and Cobie Miedema (Rory), Mitchell and Anna Miedema (Alice, Millie), Trenton Miedema; sisters and brother, Ruth and Jim Sikkema, Arlyn and Bev Essenburg, Isla Haveman; many nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. on Tuesday, December 9, at  Baldwin Street Christian Reformed Church, 2101 Baldwin St., Jenison, with Rev. Ron Baker officiating. The burial will take place at Georgetown Township Cemetery. Relatives and friends may visit with the family on Monday from 5-7 p.m. at Matthysse Kuiper DeGraaf Funeral Home (Grandville) 4145 Chicago Dr. SW and on Tuesday from 10-10:45 a.m. at the church prior to the service. Those who wish may make memorial contributions to Jenison Christian School

 

Visitation
Monday, December 8
5:00pm - 7:00pm

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4145 Chicago Dr. SW
Grandville, MI 49418
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Visitation
Tuesday, December 9
10:00am - 10:45am

Baldwin St. Christian Reformed Church
2101 Baldwin St.
Jenison, MI 49428
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Funeral Service
Tuesday, December 9
11:00am

Baldwin St. Christian Reformed Church
2101 Baldwin St.
Jenison, MI 49428
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December 09, 2025 8:35am
Carol, we are so sorry to hear the news of your loss. Jerry will be greatly missed and was a very close friend of the family. Our hearts are very heavy. Thoughts and prayers ❤️

- Roger Warmelink

December 06, 2025 9:29am
Dear Carol and family Bruce and I are so sorry. Jerry was the best. Our times in Florida together will always be remembered. Good times and good laughs. We are so sorry we cannot attend the service. We are in Florida this week. We touch base Carol when we return home. Deepest sympathies to your family 💔

- Bruce and Sheryl Talsma

December 05, 2025 8:18pm
So sorry to learn of your loss. Rog always thought a lot of him and I know he’ll be missed.

- Nancy Barense

December 05, 2025 5:16pm
Jerry always had a great sense of humor. He puts a smile on my face just thinking of the things he did. We always had to watch our backs. He will be greatly missed at the shop. Jerry will be always remembered.

- Joel Hanenburg




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