Theodore “Ted”  VanderPloeg

Theodore “Ted” S. VanderPloeg, age 84, of Grandville, went to be with his Lord on Friday, July 31, 2015. He taught Industrial Arts at Grandville High School and Driver’s Education for over 30 years. Ted also proudly served his country in the Air Force during the Korean War. He will be lovingly remembered by his children, David and Lori VanderPloeg, John and Judy VanderPloeg, Laura and Brian Nielsen, Mary and Brian Matthiessen; grandchildren, Kaitlyn, Randy, Karyn, and Alexandra VanderPloeg, Jonathan Nielsen, Hunter Wilbur, Andrew, and Sara Matthiessen; and sister, Grace Brower. Funeral services will be held on Wednesday 11 AM at Grandville United Methodist Church, 3140 Wilson Avenue SW, Grandville, with Rev. Tom Pier Fitzgerald officiating. Interment Floral View Cemetery. Relatives and friends may meet the family Wednesday from 9:30-11:00 AM at the church prior to the service. Those who wish may make memorial contributions to Grandville United Methodist Church.