Terry Ploeg

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Terry Lee Ploeg, age 75, of Grandville went to be with his Lord on Sunday, November 13, 2022. He was preceded in death by his son, Bobby; mother, Louise; sister-in-law, Debby Allen. Terry will be lovingly remembered by his wife of 23 years, MaryLynne; children, Cheri and David Burian, Mary and Jerry Pell, Matt and Vonda Ploeg, Crystal and John Bowyer, Samuel Ploeg and Ross Hanley, Sarah Ploeg and Harlee Davis, Sandra Ploeg; fifteen grandchildren; fifteen great-grandchildren with two more on the way; sisters-in-law and brothers-in-law, Kathy and Dan Burgess, Gary and Darlene Allen; special cousin, Harold Ploeg; many nieces, nephews, cousins and extended family and friends as well. Terry worked for Caledonia Tractor, Keizer Equipment, Modern Power, Tractor Supply and Michigan Caterpillar as a heavy equipment mechanic for 22 years. Terry was proud to be a life-long farmer and owned and operated Ploeg Farms with his “hay gal”, Lynne. The family wishes to thank the staff at Trinity Health Grand Rapids and the staff at Trillium Woods with a special thanks to Jules for their love and concern shown to Terry and his family. Cremation has taken place and a memorial service will be held at 10:30 am on Friday, November 18, 2022 at Parkwood Presbyterian Church, 7998 28th Ave, Jenison with Rev. Sarah Juist officiating. A private service will be held at Ridgeview Memorial Gardens at a later date. Relatives and friends may meet the family Thursday from 4-8 pm at Matthysse Kuiper DeGraaf Funeral Home (Grandville) 4145 Chicago Dr. SW. In lieu of flowers, those who wish may make memorial contributions to Parkwood Presbyterian Church or Faith Hospice Trillium Woods.