Phillip Edward Kramer, age 59, of Hudsonville, finished his race on Sunday, April 9, 2017 and is now with his Savior. He was a faithful husband, loving father of 6, and grandpa of 11. He will be lovingly remembered by his wife of 34 years, Beth Kramer; children and grandchildren, Laura and Aaron Batts (Benjamin, Andrew, Lydia, Emma, Levi), Cheryl and Steve LaRoy (Daniel, Bethany, Nathan, Jared), Michael and Erin Kramer (Liesje), Melissa and Terry Bredeweg, Rachel and Ryan Vande Griend (Julia), Ryan Kramer; brother, Mark Kramer; sister, Diane and Johannes Wolfart; mother-in-law, Mary Ter Keurst; brother-in-law, Daniel and Kristy Ter Keurst. He was preceded in death by his parents, John and Donna Kramer and his father-in-law, Maynard Ter Keurst. Funeral services will be held on Thursday, April 13, 2017 at 11 a.m. at Cornerstone United Reformed Church, 6442 36th Avenue, Hudsonville, with Rev. Philip Vos and Rev. James Admiraal officiating. Interment Georgetown Township Cemetery. Relatives and friends may meet the family Wednesday from 2-4 and 6-9 p.m. at Matthysse-Kuiper-DeGraaf Funeral Home (Grandville) 4145 Chicago Drive SW and Thursday from 10-10:45 a.m. prior to the service at the church. Those who wish may make memorial contributions to Centre de Sante Lumiere – Cayes Haiti, 2886 Clydon Ave SW, Wyoming MI 49519.
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April 13, 2017 12:12pm
We are out of the state but we are praying for the family at this trying time. Praying for God's special grace.
- Duwayne Newenhouse
April 12, 2017 11:10am
So sorry for Phil to move on earlier than most. Will not forget what a positive presence he was in a room, and the difference he made in those around him.
- Phil Morse
April 11, 2017 2:06pm
Our deepest condolences to you and your family. May our God and Father give you the grace for each day.
- Arlen @ Ruth Ter Avest
April 10, 2017 5:35pm
You have my sincerest condolences, may you feel His presence and His arms wrapped around you and your family.
- Sue Van Koevering Clement