Thelma Jean Dreyer

Thelma Jean Dreyer, age 94, of Grandville, went to be with her Lord and Savior on Friday, January 6, 2023. She was born January 1, 1929, in Grandville, to the late John and Addelyn Dykhouse. Thelma met her husband, Bobby, at the age of 13, they fell in love and were married. He predeceased her in 2017. She was also predeceased by her sons, Alan and David Dreyer; granddaughter, Sara; and six siblings. Thelma worked for Grandville School District for many years before retiring. She was a cub scout and girl scout leader for many years. Thelma played the bass drums in the marching band for Grandville High School. She was very active in her church. Thelma was a very talented artist, but her real pride and joy were her grandchildren, great-grandchildren, and great-great-grandchildren. The family would especially like to thank Thelma’s granddaughter, Jen, for her love and devotion taking care of her grandmother. She will be lovingly remembered by her children, Dan and Mary Dreyer, Vickey and Lee Kars, Bob Jr. and Dee Dreyer, Susie and Brian McDonald, Kathy and Brett Prince; two daughters-in-law, Darlene Dreyer, Dorothy and Steve Lemmon; 16 grandchildren; 24 great-grandchildren; and 2 great-great-grandchildren. Funeral services will be held on Tuesday, January 10, 2023, at 11:00 a.m. at Grandville Jenison Congregational Church, 3900 Henry St. SW, Grandville, with Lu Saenz officiating. The burial will take place at Grandville Cemetery. Relatives and friends may meet the family on Monday, January 9, from 6-8 p.m. at Matthysse Kuiper DeGraaf Funeral Home (Grandville) 4145 Chicago Drive SW and on Tuesday one hour prior to the service at the church. Those who wish may make memorial contributions to the Michigan M.S. Society.