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Rolf Beerhorst

Male 1925 - 2017  (91 years)


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  • Name Rolf Beerhorst 
    Born 29 Jul 1925 
    Gender Male 
    Died 12 Apr 2017 
    Notes 
    • Grand Rapids Press, April 13, 2017
      Rolf Beerhorst (Picture included)
      7/29/1925 ? 4/12/2017

      Rolf Hendrik Beerhorst age 91 of Caledonia, formerly of Kentwood, passed away Wednesday, April 12, 2017. Rolf was born July 29, 1925 to Rolf H. and Margaretha (Roorda) Beerhorst in Sassenheim, The Netherlands. After WWII, Rolf immigrated to Grand Rapids, MI and soon after became a proud citizen of the United States. He married Althea Bassett, who preceded him in death in 1970. He later married Roberta Borst on June 23, 1972.Rolf retired as a Regional Credit Manager for Erb Lumber Company in 1998 after 20 years of service. He was a member of the Grand Rapids International Fellowship where he previously served on their board. Rolf enjoyed reading, daily walks, listening to music and doing yard work at his home. He was a devoted husband and father who worked tirelessly to make the best life possible for his family. Rolf was a great conversationalist and will be remembered for the advice he shared often "Do all things with excellence". Rolf will be lovingly remembered by his wife of 44 years, Roberta; daughters, Marian (Donald) Kidd, Linda (Rodney) Breyer, Laura (Brian) Hyde, Lisa (William) Marshall; sons, Raymond (Sally) Beerhorst, Richard (Brenda) Beerhorst, Lee (Kathryn) Borst; 37 grandchildren; 20 great-grandchildren; sisters, Annie Beerhorst, Margaret Wijers, Leny Beerhorst; brother, Theodore (Riet) Beerhorst; sister-in-law, Elly Beerhorst. He was preceded in death by his sisters, Henrietta Wilkerson, Betsy Smid, Hennie DeJager, Cathy Muller and brothers, Andrew, Adrian and John Beerhorst. The funeral service for Rolf will be 11:00 am Saturday, April 15, 2017 at Grand Rapids International Fellowship with Dr. Craig Dillman and Dr. Branson Roberts, Sr. officiating. Interment will be in Chapel Hill Memorial Gardens. Relatives and friends may visit with the family from 2:00-4:00 and 6:00-8:00 pm Friday, April 14, 2017 at Zaagman Memorial Chapel, 2800 Burton St. SE Grand Rapids, MI and one hour prior to the service at the church. Memorial contributions may be made to Kindred Hospice or GRIF Compassionate Ministries. Please visit www.klaassenfuneralhome.com to sign Rolf's online guest book.
    Person ID I18321  14B Jean Besset of Quebec
    Last Modified 20 Apr 2017 

    Family Althea Bassett 
    Last Modified 20 Apr 2017 
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