John Frederick TenCate

November 3, 1936 – October 17, 2022

John Frederick TenCate, 85, passed away peacefully on October 17, 2022.

John was born in Holland on November 3, 1936 to Benjamin & Jeanette TenCate. He served in the United States Army (Korean War) from 1953 – 1956. He married his wife, Marjorie Bronkhorst, in Holland on June 22, 1956 and they returned to Texas to finish his military service. After the miliary, they moved back to Holland where John worked as a mechanic for VandenBerg Buick before joining the Holland Post Office where he loved delivering mail to his many commercial and residential stops. An accidental fall on the ice shortened his career but he always talked about the great friends and animals on his route. John faced many challenges during his lifetime and eventually found a passion for woodworking and camping. Many friends and family have his woodworking accomplishments in their homes/yards. When not at home, John and Marge were “on the road” with their motorhome.

John was preceded in death by his parents (Ben & Jeanette), wife (Marjorie), and son (John Allen). He is survived by his children David (Barb) TenCate of Holland, James (Brenda) TenCate of Gustavus, Alaska, Carol(Mark) Schoenborn of Holland, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren.

No services are planned, as he requested, and burial will be in Lakewood Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, please send memorial contributions in John’s memory to a charity of your choice.

The family wishes to thank Riley’s Grove in Zeeland and Corsocare Hospice for taking such great care of their dad, grandpa, and great grandpa.

Please visit www.lakeshorememorial.com for further information.