Joseph Herman Dykstra

August 22, 1960 ~
May 26, 2022

Joe (Joseph) Herman Dykstra, age 61, of Grand Rapids, was taken to his heavenly home on Thursday, May 26, 2022. He was preceded in death by his brothers, Ron, and Ray Dykstra and sister, Judy Kornoely. Joe will be lovingly remembered by his wife of 40 years, Reen; his son, Riley (Mary) Dykstra, and grandchildren, Jordan, Logan, and Madison; his daughter, LaRaye (Micah) Schrotenboer, and grandchildren, Jonathan, Abigail, EmmaRae, and Luke; his daughter, Laura Dykstra. Sisters, Jan (Jim) Terpstra, Carol (Jim) Schimmel, Kathy Sue Musser and Randy Ditmar; brother, Rich Dykstra and Sandy Bewell; sister-in-law; Carole Dykstra; brother-in-law, Dutch Kornoely; several nieces, nephews, and cousins; as well as many Kamps and DeMeester extended family members. A Celebration of Life service will be held at 12 pm on Tuesday, May 31, 2022, at Matthysse Kuiper DeGraaf Funeral Home (Allendale) 6651 Scott St. with Pastor Dean Vander Mey officiating. Burial Allendale Township Cemetery. Relatives and friends may meet the family Tuesday from 10 to 12 pm at the funeral home. Joe’s family would like to thank the staff of Faith Hospice of Trillium Woods for their wonderful care of Joe and his family. Those who wish may make memorial contributions in memory of Joe to Faith Hospice of Trillium Woods.

Visitation
Tuesday, May 31
10:00am - 12:00pm

MKD - Allendale
6651 Scott St.
Allendale, MI 49401
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Phone: (616) 895-4400

Funeral Service
Tuesday, May 31
12:00pm

MKD - Allendale
6651 Scott St.
Allendale, MI 49401
Get Directions

Phone: (616) 895-4400

Leave Your Tribute Message

June 12, 2022 8:28am
I remember playing cards with Joe at Jim and Jan's, it was so much fun. Good to remember the fun stuff. Rest in peace, Joe. My thoughts and prayers to the family, remember the fun times.

- Loretta Terpstra

May 30, 2022 7:25pm
To the family. I am so sorry for the loss of your loved one. May God give comfort to each of you.You are in my prayers. Clare

- Clare Van Heuvelen




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