Kenneth W. Vander Molen

Kenneth Wesley Vander Molen, age 93, of Grand Rapids, went to be with his Lord on Friday, June 26, 2020. He was preceded in death by his wife, Jeanne; daughter in law, Gayla Vander Molen, and two grandchildren. Ken is survived by his children, Kenneth J (Trudy) Vander Molen of Grandville, David J (Ruth) Vander Molen of Grand Rapids, Andrew J Vander Molen of Grandville, Doris K (Rev Evan) Heerema of Cutlerville, Karla K (Rev Bill) Zeilstra of Grand Rapids, Susan K (Nico) Damsteegt of Kentwood; 18 grandchildren, and their spouses; 25 great grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews. Ken proudly served his country in the 182nd Infantry Regiment  Americal Division during WWII. He was a charter member of Plymouth Heights Christian Reformed Church, where he served as a Elder and Deacon. A private, family only graveside service with military honors will be held on Thursday 10 am, July 2, at Rosedale Memorial Park (50 Lake Michigan Dr., Grand Rapids), with Rev. Evan Heerema officiating.  Relatives and friends may meet the family Wednesday 6-8 pm at Matthysse Kuiper DeGraaf Funeral Home (Kentwood) 4646 Kalamazoo Avenue SE. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions to Plymouth Heights CRC Endowment Fund or the Holland Home Foundation Fund.