Merlin Zuiderveen

ZUIDERVEEN - Merlin "Merl" Zuiderveen, age 81, passed away Wednesday, July 11, 2018. Merl was preceded in death by his parents, Jacob and Helen Zuiderveen; son, Tim Rounds; sisters, Harriet Zuiderveen, Eleanor Zuiderveen; brothers, Karl James Zuiderveen and Bob (Carlene) Zuiderveen. Merl is survived by his wife of 42 years, Marlene "Marty" Zuiderveen; children, Charlie Rounds, Doug (Karla) Rounds, Randy (Lynette) Zuiderveen, Greg (Tina) Rounds, Rick (Lori) Zuiderveen, Richelle (David) McKinney, Sue (Ray) Burrows; 24 grandchildren; 20 great grandchildren; brother, Roger (Judy) Zuiderveen; sister, Phylllis (Michael) Phillips, brother-in-law, Lloyd (Sharon) Kamp; sister-in-law, Shirley (Jack) Klinge; faithful buddy and companion, Rusty, a chocolate lab . Merl owned and operated Merl's Towing for over 30 years providing service to Grand Rapids and the West Michigan area. The pinnacle of his career was being selected to provide towing and recovery services for the 1980 winter Olympics in Lake Placid, NY. Merl enjoyed several years of retirement by spending time with his wife, children, grandchildren, great grandchildren, and friends. His infectious smile and sense of humor will be missed by many. A Celebration of Life will be held at noon on Thursday, July 19 at Plainfield Christian, 7255 Pine Island Drive NE, Comstock Park. Merl's family will receive visitors 1:00 to 3:00 PM and 5:00 to 8:00 PM Wednesday, July 18 at Stegenga Funeral Chapel, 1601 Post Drive NE, Belmont and 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM Thursday at the church. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Faith Hospice. To share a memory, photo, and sign the family's online guestbook please visit www.stegengafuneralchapel.com To send flowers or a memorial gift to the family of Merlin "Merl" Zuiderveen please visit our Sympathy Store.