William Hendrick DeBruyn, age 96, of Kentwood, went to be with his Lord on Monday, October 12, 2026, surrounded by his family after a prolonged illness. He was preceded in death by his wife of 39 years, Arlene; siblings, Johanna, Geraldine, Elizabeth, Arend, Peter, Paulina, Johannes, Alicia, Johanna, (and their spouses); and brother-in-law, Brian Buckel. He will be lovingly remembered by his children, Gayle DeBruyn, Wayne and Laura DeBruyn; grandchildren, Kyle and Melissa DeBruyn, Emily and Brad Jeter; sister-in-law, Zenita Buckel; many nieces, nephews, and extended family and friends. Bill proudly served in the US Army in Korea with the 116th Combat Engineer Battalion building roads from January to December 1952. He retired from Steelcase after 40 years of faithful service. Bill enjoyed being outside working in his garden, or being on the water boating and fishing. He was a great handyman and always willing to help how he could. Above all, he enjoyed spending time with his grandchildren and family. He will be dearly missed. Funeral services will be held 11 am on Monday, October 19, at MKD Funeral Home, 4646 Kalamazoo Ave. SE, Kentwood, with Rev. Mike Desotell officiating.  Burial will be held at Rest Lawn Memorial Park.  Relatives and friends may meet the family before the service at the funeral home on Monday from 10:00 - 10:45 am. Those who wish may make memorial contributions to Trinity United Methodist Church, 1100 Lake Dr. SE, Grand Rapids, 49546 where he was a member for 72 years.