Robert J. DeWitt

1944 - 2017

Robert J. DeWitt obituary, 1944-2017, Zeeland, MI

BORN

1944

DIED

2017

FUNERAL HOME

Lakeshore Memorial Services

11939 James Street

Holland, Michigan

Robert DeWitt Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers on Dec. 3, 2017.

Robert Jay DeWitt, 73, went home to be with our loving Lord and Savior on Saturday, December 2, 2017, at Zeeland Community Hospital.

Robert faithfully worked at Herman Miller for 35 years. He loved to work out in the garage and tinker on his projects. He was always willing to help out his kids and grandchildren. He was a NASCAR fan who enjoyed watching races. Robert was loved and will be greatly missed.

He is survived by the love of life Twilla (Kooienga) to whom he was married for 53 years. Robert is also survived by his children Darlene (Larry) Lambert, Kim DeWitt-Jenkinson, David DeWitt (Angela Planck); by grandchildren Colt and Kelsey Engelsman, Devin Jenkinson, Miranda Diotalevi, Jared Diotalevi, Sara DeWitt and Andrew Meaney, Courtney Mann, Derek DeWitt, Rachel DeWitt; by step-grandchildren Joey Lambert, Maria Lambert and Laura Lambert; by great-grandchildren Athena Engelsman, Wyatt Engelsman, Oliva Jenkinson, August Mann, Jayceon Planck. He is also survived by brothers and sisters Jerry and Diane DeWitt, Ron and Frieda DeWitt, Edwin DeWitt, Ray DeWitt and Joanne DeWitt; brothers and sisters-in-law John and Gladys Kooienga, Arnold and Arlene Kooienga, Wayne Kooienga, Gerald and Dixie Kooienga, Elmer and Aletha Kooienga, Floyd and Mary Kooienga, Lloyd and Vicki Kooienga, Gerrietta VanKoevering, Marilyn Rennison, Marian Koster, Elma Meeusen, Lorraine Folkert, Pauline House, Joann Stoker, Lois and Stanley Dykstra; by his close friend Todd Lehnen, and many nieces and nephews.

A celebration of Robert's life will be 11 a.m. Friday, December 8 at First Baptist Church, 246 West Main St., Zeeland, Michigan. Visitation will be Thursday, December 7, from 2-4 p.m. and 6-8 p.m. at the church. Please visit www.lakeshorememorial.com to leave a message or memory for the DeWitt family.

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December 8, 2017

Vince Diotalevi

I was proud to have you as a father-in-law for many years. You made your family proud. Your in a better place now and I will see you again someday.

December 6, 2017

Lynn Lanting

Dear DeWitt Family, I'm very sorry for your loss. As a neighbor, he was always kind and would give a wave from his mower if I was out in the yard. Prayers for God's comfort and peace to carry you through this difficult time.

December 5, 2017

Karen Nykamp

To Bobs family
Sorry to read this, will be thinking & praying for you all, during this difficult time

Ward & Karen Nykamp

December 4, 2017

Elizabeth and chris Timmer

To darlene and dewitt family. Im a friend of darlene and larry. Im so sorry for your family loss. I know what its like to lose a father since i lost my own and i try to remember the memories i have of him and also of him and my daughter. Lean on each other in the coming days and the days to follow. Love you guys.

December 4, 2017

Dad, You are a great husband to mom, great Dad to all of us Kids. Always teaching us and showing your love in your own way. thank you for being a man of Faith!! We cherish every precious moment and memory we have with you. Thank you for all that you have done for us. Someday we will see each other again! love you so very much!

December 4, 2017

Family

Angela Planck

Posted by Angela Planck

December 4, 2017

Aldo (Al) Diotalevi

A man who loved his lord and his family. He was an inspiration to all. May his soul rest in peace.

December 4, 2017

Family

Molly Slaughter~Kooienga

I am so sorry for your loss, prayers for the entire family.

December 3, 2017

Family

Angela Planck

You are gonna be truly missed...thank you for making me and my kids and grandson like we belonged in the family...you are an amazing man...you will always be in my heart as my dad...I love you Robert always...

December 3, 2017

Grandchild

Kelsey Engelsman

Grandpa you will be missed dearly. I love all the fun memories we had together and they will be forever in my heart.

December 3, 2017

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Kelsey Engelsman

Posted by Kelsey Engelsman

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Memorial Events
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Dec

7

Visitation

2:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.

First Baptist Church

246 West Main St., Zeeland, MI

Dec

7

Visitation

6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.

First Baptist Church

246 West Main St., Zeeland, MI

Dec

8

Celebration of Life

11:00 a.m.

First Baptist Church

246 West Main St., Zeeland, MI

Funeral services provided by:

Lakeshore Memorial Services

11939 James Street, Holland, MI 49424

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