Gerald Jay Wilterink

Gerald J. Wilterink, age 65, went home to be with his Lord and Savior on Wednesday, November 22, 2017. Jerry was a good man, with a kind heart. He loved his Lord and Savior, and he loved his family. He lived his life in Cascade and Ada, and some may remember seeing the custom license plate on his Jeep, combining the names of the two towns. He was a member, and faithful servant, at Thornapple Evangelical Covenant Church in Cascade. He sold real estate for twenty-five years with Greenridge Realty and Keller Williams Realty, and before that, he worked for Country Fresh Dairy. Jerry survived more than one serious medical problem in the course of his life, and it gave him perspective. He knew to cherish every day and live it to the fullest, and he lived with gratitude in his heart. His understanding of those with health problems also led him to serve with the Pediatric Oncology Resource Team (PORT), on the board of directors, and as a respite volunteer. Jerry was preceded in death by his father, Judson Wilterink, and is survived by his mother, Jean Wilterink. He is lovingly remembered by Wendy, his wife of twenty-six years, his children, Jodi (Chris) Bast, Jennifer (Bill) Loveless, Jeremy (Kara) Wilterink, his step-children, Frank (Regina) Bednarsky and Holly Bednarsky, his six siblings, and his eleven grandchildren. Funeral services will be held on Saturday, November 25, 2017 at Thornapple Evangelical Covenant Church, 6595 Cascade Rd. SE, Grand Rapids. Relatives and friends may meet the family Saturday from 12-2 pm prior to the service at the church. Those who wish to make memorial contributions may do so to Helen DeVos Children’s Hospital/Pediatric Oncology Resource Team (PORT).