Dale Bartelds

January 25, 1945 ~ June 1, 2022

Dale A. Bartelds, age 77, of Jenison, was called home to the loving arms of his Heavenly Father on Wednesday, June 1, 2022. He was born on January 25, 1945, in Grand Rapids, Michigan. Dale married the love of his life, Cynthia J. Dingman on November 18, 1966. He served his country in the United States Navy during the Vietnam War. Dale went on to work for Steelcase for over 30 years as a Tool and Die Maker and later as a Die Sensor Specialist. He later returned to work and worked for Grand Rapids Spring and Stamping (Gill Industries) before finally retiring at the age of 73. Dale enjoyed camping, traveling, backpacking, and was an avid coin collector. For many years he coached baseball for Covenant Christian High School and thoroughly enjoyed his time there. He was a dedicated, loving, husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather. Dale is survived by his wife, Cynthia Bartelds; children, Scott (Lori) Bartelds, Timothy (Heather) Bartelds, Elizabeth (Bryan) VanBaren, and Stephen Bartelds; 11 grandchildren; 2 great-grandchildren; sister, Sandra Howard; brother in-law, William (Rose Marie) Dingman; sister in-law, Sherri (Paul) Rhoades; and several nieces, nephews, and cousins. He was preceded in death by his brother, Roger Bartelds; and brother-in-law, Dwane Howard. Funeral services will be held on Tuesday, June 7, 2022, at 11 a.m. at Byron Center Protestant Reformed Church, 1945 84th St. SW, Byron Center, with Prof. Russell Dykstra officiating. The burial will take place at Woodlawn Cemetery. Relatives and friends may meet the family Monday, June 6, from 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. at Matthysse Kuiper DeGraaf Funeral Home (Grandville) 4145 Chicago Dr. SW and Tuesday from 10-10:45 a.m. at the church prior to the service. Those who wish may make memorial contributions to Covenant Christian High School.

Visitation
Monday, June 6
2:00pm - 4:00pm

MKD - Grandville
4145 Chicago Dr. SW
Grandville, MI 49418

Phone: (616) 534-8656

Visitation
Monday, June 6
6:00pm - 8:00pm

MKD - Grandville
4145 Chicago Dr. SW
Grandville, MI 49418

Phone: (616) 534-8656

Visitation
Tuesday, June 7
10:00am - 10:45am

Byron Center Protestant Reformed Church
1945 84th St. SW
Byron Center, MI 49315

Funeral Service
Tuesday, June 7
11:00am

Byron Center Protestant Reformed Church
1945 84th St. SW
Byron Center, MI 49315

Leave Your Tribute Message

June 24, 2022 12:25pm
So sorry to hear about Dale although I worked on a different schedule I talked to him often

- Michael Wood

June 06, 2022 10:12am
We didn't work together very long. Yet you were always kind to me. I trully appreciated you. RIP Sir. Sending prayers & hugs to those you left behind.

- Susan Slater




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