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Remembering Richard Dennis Sundstrom

Richard Dennis Sundstrom, age 68, of Grand Rapids passed away on Tuesday, May 27, 2025. He was preceded in death by his parents, Emil and Violet Sundstrom; one brother and one sister. Dennis will be lovingly remembered by his wife of 39 years, Maxine; children, James Miller, and Crystal Lei Miller; grandchildren, Baylee Miller and Josh Hacker, Derrick and Selena Miller, Jerwarn Middleton; great-grandson, Devion Miller; daughter-in-law, Toni Miller; siblings, Nan and Joe Ciechanowski, Jim and Joyce Sundstrom;  countless nieces, nephews, extended family and friends. Dennis proudly served in the US Navy aboard the USS Kitty Hawk during the Vietnam War. He was a talented drywall installer, a huge Detroit Lions fan, and an even bigger fan of anything Superman. Relatives and friends may meet the family Friday, May 30, 2025 from 5-8 pm at  Matthysse Kuiper DeGraaf Funeral Home, 4031 Clyde Park Ave SW, Wyoming.

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You filled our hearts with wonderful memories that will always be cherished. Thank you for all the love, laughter and wisdom you shared with us all. I will forever keep my promise, I love you.

— Selena Miller

Oh and by the way, your great granddaughter’s name is Dexine Richi Miller. You didn’t get to meet her but she will definitely know you.

— Derrick Richard Miller

You were an amazing person and my heart is so broken and miss you terribly.I will always love you

— Maxine Sundstrom

Thank you, without you some of us would’ve been lost in this world. You were and always will be a light guiding us in the right direction. I love you old man.

— Derrick Richard Miller

He was a wonderful dad and I will greatly miss him . I love you dad

— Crystal Miller

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