William “Bill” Bakker

BAKKER – William “Bill” Bakker, aged 89 of Grand Rapids was peacefully called home to be with his Lord and Savior on Wednesday, January 20, 2016. He was born in Ulrum, The Netherlands on October 16, 1926. He served in the Dutch Army. Bill retired from Keeler Brass after 30 years of service. He was preceded in death by his loving wife, Corry in 1991 and baby daughter. Bill is survived by his children, Bill and Louise Bakker, Wendy and Jeff Wilterink; grandchildren, Sara and Garret DeNolf, Ashley and Jake Jolman, Brian Bakker, Nicole and Jessica Wilterink; great-grandchildren, Elias Jolman and Leona DeNolf; sister, Dina Geersinga in the Netherlands and two nephews. Funeral services will be held Saturday at 11:00 am at 7^th Reformed Church, 950 Leonard NW with Rev. Thomas Vanden Heuvel officiating. Interment in Washington Park Cemetery. Members of the family will receive relatives and friends at the church from 10 am until the time of the service. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Gentiva Hospice.