Nathan Brechlin, age 77, of Jenison, went to be with the Lord on Thursday, February 9, 2017.  He was preceded in death by his parents, Russell Arnold Franklin Brechlin and Irene Evelyn (Dissmore) Brechlin. He will be lovingly remembered by his wife of 15 years, Peggy Brechlin; children, Carla and Rick Pollard, Sharon and Virgil Wethy, Phyllis and Robert Huff, Paula and Rick Brown, Linda and Paul Blue, Russell and Pauline Brechlin; stepchildren, Eric and Kristina Duffy, Brian Duffy, Jeremy and Lisa Duffy; 25 grandchildren; 14 great grandchildren; sisters, Nancy and Ron Einspahr, Edith and Daniel Fox; and many nieces, nephews, extended family members, and friends. Funeral services will be held on Thursday, February 16, 2017 at 11 AM at Matthysse-Kuiper-DeGraaf Funeral Home (Grandville) 4145 Chicago Drive SW with brother workers, Mark Peters and Jason McInally officiating.  Interment Georgetown Township Cemetery. Relatives and friends may meet the family Wednesday from 5-8 PM at the funeral home.  Those who wish may make memorial contributions to the Fred and Lena Meijer Heart Center.