Donald Eugene Ryerson

Donald Eugene Ryerson, age 96, passed peacefully into the arms of Jesus on Monday, February 11, 2019. He was born January 21, 1923, to Russell and Alice Ryerson. Donald was the embodiment of the Greatest Generation: Steadfast, loyal, hardworking and faithful. He was a quiet veteran of WWII who worked for many years at Wheeler-Van Label Co. Donald and his wife, Marjorie, celebrated 71 years of marriage on October 9, 2018. His life was a testament to his faith in Christ, his values and his family will cherish the memories made during his incredible 96 years. Donald was preceded in death by his parents, Russell and Alice Ryerson; and sister, Elinor (Gerald) Wierda. He will be lovingly remembered by his wife, Marjorie (Ritsema) Ryerson; children, Nancy (Larry) Ruster, Denise (Adrian) VanDonkelaar, James (Jane) Ryerson; grandchildren, Matthew (Julie) Ruster, Dan (fiancee Jennifer Engvall), Angie (Derrick) Murph, Jill Ruster, Katherine (Ryan) Chisum, Melissa (Troy) Widener, Elizabeth (Harrison) Townsley, Anna (fiance Kyle Shattuck) Ryerson; great grandchildren, Jade, Alexa, Colton, Kendall, Carley, Lydia, Ethan; and sister, Verna (Jay) Van Sweden. Funeral services will be held 11 a.m. Thursday, February 21, 2019, at Matthysse Kuiper DeGraaf Funeral Home (Grandville), 4145 Chicago Drive SW, with Pastor Shane Floyd officiating. Interment Chapel Hill Memorial Gardens. Relatives and friends may meet the family Thursday from 10-11 a.m. at the funeral home prior to the service. Those who wish may make memorial contributions to Sunset Legacy Foundation.