Rodger Dale DeVries, age 88, of Jenison, a believer in Jesus Christ, was taken home to his Lord and Savior on Tuesday, October 20, 2026. Born and raised in Jenison, Rodger remained deeply connected to the community throughout his life. He worked for many years as a builder and developer, taking great pride in his work and the community he helped shape. Rodger was a devoted family man whose faith in Jesus was at the center of his life. He was a strong supporter of Christian education and was grateful to see his children and grandchildren receive a Christ-centered education. Above all, he treasured time spent with his family and especially enjoyed the many memories they made together at the cottage. Rodger will be remembered for his steadfast faith, his devotion to his family, and a life lived in service to the Lord and those he loved.

He will be lovingly remembered by his wife of 69 years, Phyllis; children, Denise and Rev. Ed Marcusse, Dale and Judy DeVries, Dawn and John Van Koevering, Duane and Lynda DeVries, Don and Carol DeVries; 18 grandchildren; 34 great-grandchildren; sisters, Cheryl Van Regenmorter, Marva and Bob VanDyke, Lora Nickelson; many nieces, nephews, and dear friends. 

Funeral services will be held at 11 am on Tuesday, October 27, 2026, at Bethel United Reformed Church, 8360 Cottonwood Dr., Jenison with Rev. Jason Tuinstra officiating. Burial will take place at Georgetown Township Cemetery. Relatives and friends may visit with the family on Monday, October 26 from 2-4 pm and 6-8 pm at Matthysse Kuiper DeGraaf Funeral Home (Grandville) 4145 Chicago Dr. SW.