John Slendebroek

John Slendebroek, age 84, of Hudsonville, went to his heavenly home on Thursday, July 19, 2018. He was preceded in death by his first wife of 54 years, Harriet; his parents, Tom and Dena; son, Thomas; sisters, Fran Visser, Elsie DeWall; brothers, John and Albert. John will be lovingly remembered by his wife of 3 1/2 years, Rika; children, Deb and Wayne Lechman, Barb and Doug Koetje, Kathy and Don VanTil, Sandy and Brad Wilde, Johnny Slendebroek, Marilyn Sanders, Angie Slendebroek, Dr. Matt and Jodi Slendebroek, Luke and Ameeta Slendebroek, Joshua Slendebroek, Maria Zavala; several stepchildren; many, many grandchildren and great grandchildren; sisters Janet Hoekstra, Wilma Osenga, Hennie DeJager, Grace and Jim Adrianse, Arlene and Don Storteboom. He was a loving, wise and generous husband, father and grandfather. John loved telling jokes and entertaining friends and family. He was an avid golfer and loved raisin buns and cheese, chocolate and shrimp. Most of all, John was devoted to his Savior, Jesus Christ, and his family.  John valiantly served his country in the U.S. Army during the Korean War. Funeral services will be held 4:00 p.m. Tuesday, July 24, 2018, at Rosewood Reformed Church, 2795 Rosewood, Jenison, with Rev. Howard Moths officiating. Interment Blendon Township Cemetery. Relatives and friends may meet the family on Monday, July 23, from 5-8 p.m. and Tuesday, one hour prior to the service at the church. Those who wish may make memorial contributions to Parkview Adult Foster Care.