On March 21, 2019, Larry H. Raterink, age 78, of Jenison, took the hand of Jesus and entered heaven. Larry was preceded in death by a newborn baby daughter; parents, Marv and Marie Raterink; father and mother-in-law, Walt and Ruth Kronemeyer; sister, Carol Timmer. He leaves behind his wife and best friend, Faith, “his Faithie”, his wonderful daughters, Kim and Paul Fye, Karen and Dave Moore; his precious grandchildren, Jourdan Moore and fiance Thomas Steensma, Michael Moore, Jason and Samantha Fye; special great-granddaughter, Evarly Fye; brother, Rick and Luann Raterink; brother-in-law, Dale and Sally Kronemeyer; sisters-in-law, Mary and Jim Baird, Martha Antisdel; as well as many nieces and nephews. Larry loved barbering in Grandville for many years. He considered his clients as friends. Everyone who knew Larry enjoyed his made up words, his favorite being “Hoko Moko”. Larry loved the Lord and knew that for Christ followers, ”it’s not goodbye, it’s ‘til we meet again.” Funeral services will be held on Monday, March 25, 2019, at 11 am at Jenison Bible Church, 6360 14th Ave, Hudsonville, 49426, with Pastor Lee Buer officiating. Interment Georgetown Township Cemetery. Relatives and friends may meet the family Sunday from 1 to 4 pm at Matthysse-Kuiper-DeGraaf Funeral Home (Grandville) 4145 Chicago Dr. SW.,and from 10 to 10:45 am at church on Monday. Those who wish may make memorial contributions to Jenison Bible Church Mission Fund.
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April 02, 2019 7:48pm
So shocked to hear about your great loss. May God wrap His loving arms around you and hold you close.
- John and Marlene Jackson
March 31, 2019 4:16am
Dear Faith & Family,
I just want to express my sympathy to you on the passing of Larry. Sorry I wasn't able to get to the funeral home as I didn't see the obituary in time.
- Marilyn Pfeiffer
March 25, 2019 6:49am
Dear Faith-
You and your family are very much in our thoughts and prayers in Larry's passing. I am recalling in this day of his funeral the many holidays the Mast family shared with Aunt Marie and Uncle Marv, Carol, Larry and Rick. May God hold you close in these difficult days.
Gregg and Vicki Mast
- Gregg A. Mast
March 25, 2019 6:36am
My sincere condolences to Larry's family. I knew this fine man when I retired in 1990 as his barber shop was close to where we lived. I remember he had a sign that said "friendly service." How true that was! He was always the professional barber and he knew how I liked my hair cut - can't find a barber to cut it the way I like it since he retired. Larry was always a gentleman. As time moved along in he and I would talk about any number of things - one thing I recall was that he remembered cutting my father's hair (my father was then living in Mecosta but had come to Grandville for a short visit). I was impressed that he would remember a one-time visit such as my dad's (that visit would have been in 1991).
My very best wishes to the family of this fine man. God give them peace as they recall and enjoy the many life experiences with Larry.
- Carl Underhill
March 24, 2019 1:08pm
Dear Faith and family,
Sorry to learn about the passing of Larry. We were classmates at Grandville High and I believe we went to Zion Ref. Church together when we were young.
Dvae Zwart
- Dave Zwart
March 24, 2019 10:20am
Our thoughts and prayers are with you. Many good memories at the lake.
- Wayne and Marlene Hinken
March 23, 2019 2:31pm
Dear Faith, Kim & Karen,
I am so very, very sorry. I will always have wonderful childhood memories of him and his barbershop. My heart is so sad.
- Sue Robach
March 23, 2019 7:45am
Dear Faith and family, Dale & Sally So sorry to hear of Larry's passing. He was always so upbeat and giving. May God graciously comfort you and give you strength. Love Julia
- JULIA kRONEMEYER
March 22, 2019 9:46pm
Dear Faith, Kim, Karen & Family,
So sorry for your great loss 😢 I have many great memories of Larry and the wonderful man he was. May God comfort you during this difficult time and surround you with love. Praying for your family 🙏
Love,
Kim Beemer
- Kim Beemer
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