Joe Vlietstra

Mr. Vlietstra was preceded in death by his parents, Jake and Etta Vlietstra; and brother Andrew.

Joe is survived by his wife of 55 years Eleanor Rietberg; children, Calvin Barb Vlietstra, Joellyn Overbeek, Marc Deb Vlietstra; grandchildren, Jeff and Eric Robinson, Jake, Justine, Judd and Michael Vlietstra. Also surviving are two sisters, Lena Plooster and Cathy Roger Tuinstra; one brother Adrian June Vlietstra; two brothers-in-law, Roger Evelyn Rietberg, Warren Lois Rietberg; one sister-in-law Verna Magnuson; and several nieces and nephews.

The funeral service will be held Friday 1 p.m. at 8th Reformed Church 841 Burton St. SW, Wyoming with Pastor Evert Fikse officiating.

Interment Grandville Cemetery.

The family will meet with relatives and friends Wednesday 7 to 9 p.m. and Thursday 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. from the Cook Funeral Home, Grandville 4235 Prairie St. SW - west building.

In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to Hospice of Holland Home.

Those unable to attend the service or visitation are encouraged to sign the family’s Memory Book at www.cookfuneralhome.com.

Visitation February 27, 2002 7:00 PM to 9:00 PM Cook Funeral Home, Inc. - Grandville Chapel 4235 Prairie St. SW Grandville, MI (616) 534-7619

Funeral Service March 01, 2002 1:00 PM Eighth Reformed Church 841 Burton St SW Wyoming, MI (616) 452-9417

Interment March 01, 2002 3:30 PM Grandville Cemetery - Grandville 3570 Prairie Street SW Grandville, MI (616) 530-4985

Funeral Home Service Cook Funeral Home, Inc. - Grandville Chapel 4235 Prairie St. SW Grandville, MI (616) 534-7619