Jean Kaiserlian

August 23, 1929 ~ April 2, 2021

Jean Kaiserlian ( DeYoung), age 91, passed away Friday, April 2, 2021. Jean is survived by her husband of 69 years, Charles Kaiserlian; children, Bruce (Debbie) Kaiserlian, Craig (Vicki) Kaiserlian, Raette Kaiserlian, Daniel Kaiserlian, Sheri (David) Cochrum; 9 grandchildren; 8 great grandchildren; sister-in-law, Kay DeYoung; first cousin and best friend, Nancy Haverkamp.

Jean had a passion for golf, bowling, and baking. She enjoyed camping in the Upper Peninsula with “Chuck” and most of all, spending time with her grandchildren and great grandchildren. Jean was an avid reader and would enjoy doing crossword puzzles. She will be greatly missed by her family and the family dog, Missy. Per Jean’s wishes, cremation has taken place and a memorial service will be held at a later date.

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July 06, 2021

My condolences to Jean’s family.
Dear Jean, I wrote you a letter that probably has not arrived, or arrived just after you passed away. I still want to tell you that you look so Dutch, just like my mother Leny and my mother’s sister Nel, same hair,same lovely smile, probably bright blue eyes and blond hair before it turned grey. It must be the Dutch roots from the past. It is a bit weird perhaps, telling you this, and I’m really sorry we never had the chance to talk to each other. Did you ever go to The Netherlands, did you ever visited the house in Wierum where your father lived before he emigrated tot Grand Rapids? I think from the obituary that you had a happy life. I really hope so. Goodbye Jean.

- Jantine van der Knaap