Randall Lee Branderhorst

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Randall Lee Branderhorst, Sr., age 61, went home to be with his Lord and Savior on September 9, 2021 following a brief illness. Randy is survived by his loving wife of 42 years, Kim (Biesbrock); his four children, Tracy and Jesus Cravioto, Angela Branderhorst and Mike Ritz, Randy Jr. and Mandy Branderhorst, Melissa Branderhorst and Christie Lyn Camacho; three grandchildren, Ellis Ritz, Truett and Judah Branderhorst; five sisters, Donna and Gary Hoezee, Bonnie DeYoung, Sandy and Dan VanWyk, Nancy and Thomas Johnson, Vicky and David Smedley; sisters-in-law, Kathleen DeWildt, Karen Blackport; brother-in-law, Everett and Julie Biesbrock; many nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles, and cousins. Randy was preceded in death by his parents, Roger and Firdene Branderhorst; his in-laws, Everett and Shirley Biesbrock; and his brothers-in-law, Gary DeYoung, Nick Biesbrock, Steve DeWildt, and Glen Blackport. Randy enjoyed nothing more than spending time with his family, whether it was camping up north or just playing cards and games at home. He will be missed by his many friends at Howard Miller Clock Company where he was employed for nearly 43 years. In his spare time, he enjoyed researching his genealogy, studying history, hunting (especially with his son), and fishing. Randy was a devoted member of Forest Grove Reformed Church where he was currently serving as an Elder. Funeral services will be held on Thursday, September 16, 2021 at 11am with a gathering from 10-11am at Forest Grove Reformed Church, 1630 32nd Ave, Hudsonville, with Pastor Doug Hoeve and Pastor Dan DeVries officiating. Burial will take place at Jamestown Township Cemetery. Relatives and friends may meet the family Wednesday from 5-8 pm at Matthysse Kuiper DeGraaf Funeral Home (Grandville) 4145 Chicago Dr. SW. In lieu of flowers, please consider a gift to Positive Options (Lakeshore Pregnancy Center) 339 S. River Ave, Holland, MI 49423.