Rena R. Seitz

Rena R. Seitz, age 73, of Caledonia was called home by her Lord on Friday, February 7, 2025. She was born October 21, 1951 to the late Stanley and Irma Chandler. She was preceded in death by two brothers, Terry and Jim Chandler.

She will be lovingly remembered by her husband of 36 years, Joe whom she married May 12, 1989, and who survives. Also surviving are two daughters, Laura Sigg (Jeffery Kinell), Alison (John) Sorensen; two sons, Joseph (Heidi) Seitz, Lucas (Jessica) Seitz; along with six grandchildren, Kelsey, Nathan, Maximillian, Mya, Alexander and Bryce. She is also survived by a sister, Bonnie (George) Grippen.

Rena really liked to travel throughout the United States and the Caribbean and that filled many vacations during her rewarding career as a Human Resource Professional and Manager. After retirement Rena would enjoy time planning and cooking meals for those she loved. Spending her winters on the gulf coast in Florida and summers in western Michigan. She enjoyed many hours relaxing with her husband on her deck, or in her lanai, watching beautiful sunsets, listening to music, and sipping a glass of wine. Rena also enjoyed talking with, swapping recipes with, and just spending time with family, friends, and neighbors. She was always ready to watch the grandchildren’s sporting activities, do an occasional walk, go for a golf outing, or enjoy college football or basketball as long as one of the teams were the Wisconsin Badgers or the Michigan Wolverines. Rena also enjoyed watching professional football, but only if it involved the Green Bay Packers and they were winning. 

A memorial visitation in celebration of Rena’s life will be held from 2-4 and 6-8 pm on Monday, February 24, 2025 at Matthysse Kuiper DeGraaf Funeral Home, 616 E. Main St, SE, Caledonia. Those who wish to make memorial contributions in Rena’s name may do so to the Kent County Animal Shelter.