Allen “Al” R. Groendyke

Allen “Al” R. Groendyke, age 75, passed away unexpectedly on Friday, November 18, 2016. He was preceded in death by his parents, Allen and Eleanor (Elwell) Groendyke; and his sister, Gay Strohpaul. He will be lovingly remembered by his wife Marcia (Koetje) Groendyke; children and grandchildren, Tanya and Bryon McGill (Abby Chatterson), Scott and Jenn Groendyke (Zach and Luke); inseparable fur baby, Max; and several nieces and nephews. Al was the owner of Fun Buggies Unlimited for over 40 years. He was famous for his mashed potatoes and popcorn. Funeral services will be held on Tuesday, November 22, 2016 at 1 PM at Fellowship Reformed Church, 6610 36th Ave., Hudsonville.  Interment Winchester Cemetery.  Relatives and friends may meet the family Monday from 5-8 PM at Matthysse-Kuiper-DeGraaf Funeral Home (Grandville) 4145 Chicago Drive SW and Tuesday from 12-1 PM at church prior to the service.  In lieu of flowers, those who wish may make memorial contributions to The American Diabetes Association (1550 E. Beltline SE, Suite 250, Grand Rapids, MI 49506) or to The Muskegon Humane Society and Animal Rescue (2640 Marquette Ave, Muskegon, MI 49442).