Carmen Longsdorf

Carmen Elizabeth Longsdorf, age 92, of Grandville, passed away peacefully to be with her Lord on Saturday, March 26, 2022. She was preceded in death by her brother and sister-in-law, Richard and Yvonne Dowson; brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law, Carol (Longsdorf) and Albert Scott, George and Bette Longsdorf, Doris (Longsdorf) and Sam Levandowski. She will be lovingly remembered by her husband of 63 years, Willard “Stub” Longsdorf; children, Susan and Dave Roberts, Amy and Bob Storrer; grandchildren, Libbie and Matt Rauhauser, Emily and Jay Roane, Katie and Aaron Laatsch, Natalie Storrer and fiancé, Scott Dion, Madeleine and Jared Ridge; great-grandchildren, Henry Willard Roane, and Blakely Elizabeth Rauhauser; many nieces, nephews, and extended family and friends. Carmen was a beloved wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother; she considered her greatest accomplishment to be her loving family. Her children and grandchildren were proud to call her Mom and Grandma. Carmen enjoyed spending time reading and working in her yard, but her priority was spending time with her family. A life-long lover of books, Carmen was a librarian for Grandville Public Schools for over 25 years. Stub and Carmen created a legacy of love and family that will continue on forever. The family wishes to thank the caregivers of Grand Village Assisted Living for their kindness and loving care. Funeral services will be held on Wednesday, March 30, 2022, at 11:00 a.m. at Grandville United Methodist Church, 3140 Wilson Ave. SW, Grandville, with Rev. Ryan Wieland officiating. The burial will take place at Grandville Cemetery. Relatives and friends may meet the family Tuesday, March 29, from 6-8 p.m. at Matthysse Kuiper DeGraaf Funeral Home (Grandville) 4145 Chicago Dr. SW and Wednesday from 10-10:45 a.m. at the church prior to the service. Those who wish may make memorial contributions to the Kent District Library - Grandville Branch kdl.org.