Wayne Anthon Vander Klippe

December 2, 1930 ~ August 11, 2024

Wayne Anthon Vander Klippe, age 93, went peacefully to be with his Lord on Sunday, August 11, 2024. He served his country proudly in the United States Navy. Wayne was preceded in death by his wife of 68 years, Shirley (Zoodsma) Vander Klippe. He is survived by his children, Marcia and Dan Bouwman, Ron Vander Klippe, Luanne and Terry Barnes; eight grandchildren and their spouses; twenty-eight great-grandchildren and four great-great grandchildren. Wayne’s funeral service will be held on Wednesday, August 14, 2024, 12 p.m., at Raybrook Manor Chapel (2121 Raybrook St., Grand Rapids) with Rev. Steven Poelman officiating. Interment will take place at Fairplains Cemetery. Relatives and friends may greet the family one hour prior to the service from 11 a.m.-12 p.m. on Wednesday at Raybrook Manor Chapel. For those who wish to give a memorial contribution in Wayne’s name, please consider The Pregnancy Resource Center (415 Cherry St. SE Grand Rapids).

Visitation
Wednesday, August 14
11:00am - 12:00pm

Holland Home Raybrook Manor Chapel
2121 Raybrook SE
Grand Rapids, MI 49546
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Funeral Service
Wednesday, August 14
12:00pm

Holland Home Raybrook Manor Chapel
2121 Raybrook SE
Grand Rapids, MI 49546
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August 14, 2024 8:15pm
I have known Van since the early 70's after starting my first job after college. He was an amazing person and always available for advice. I will miss our commiserating lunches.

- Roger Christianson

August 14, 2024 7:14pm
As above

- Bill Hankinson

August 14, 2024 7:12pm
It was a very sad moment when I saw the obituary of Wayne in the GR Press, We have been friends for 60 years and worked together at more than one employer. A more Christian and good man would be hard to find. He will be missed by all who knew him and I extend our sympathy to the family

- Bill Hankinson




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