Alan Dreyer

Alan Jay Dreyer, age 70, of Grandville, went to be with the Lord on Wednesday, July 1, 2020. He was preceded in death by his father, Bobby Dreyer; and brother, David Dreyer. He will be lovingly remembered by his wife of 50 years, Darlene Dreyer; children, Alan Dreyer Jr., Gary and Catherine Dreyer; grandchildren, Evangalene, Madison, and Elizabeth; step grandchildren, Autumn and Alex; mother, Thelma Dreyer; siblings, Dorothy and Steve Lemmon, Daniel and Mary Dreyer, Vickey and Lee Kars, Bob Junior and Dee Dreyer, Susan and Brian McDonald, Kathy and Brett Prince; many brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law; several nieces, nephews, cousins, many fire service brothers and sisters, and dear friends.  Al valiantly served his country in the Marine Corps.  He worked for over 40 years for the Grandville Fire Department.  Al was a caring, loving husband, father, and grandfather.  He was involved in his community his entire life and even took the E-Unit home with him so he could respond to calls at night.  Al enjoyed helping people, being with family and friends, camping and hunting, and especially enjoyed cruising with Darlene.  He was appointed to serve on the Governor’s EMS Committee, was a Cub and Boy Scout Leader, and loved to garden.  A private funeral service for family only will be held on Monday, July 6, 2020, at 1:00 p.m. at Grandville Jenison Congregational Church, 3900 Henry St. SW, Grandville, with Rev. Peter Kooreman officiating.  The burial will take place at Fort Custer National Cemetery.  Relatives and friends may meet the family Monday from 10:00 a.m. to 12:45 p.m. at the church prior to the service. Due to gathering restrictions, the number of people allowed to enter at one time will be limited.  Those who wish may make memorial contributions to the Michigan State Firemen's Memorial or Grandville Jenison Congregational Church.