In gratitude to Our Lord for His providence, we bid a loving farewell to Berend (Bernie) Klompmaker, 95 – husband, father, father-in-law, grandfather, great-grandfather, and uncle. He was welcomed into the loving arms of his Lord and savior Jesus on Friday, December 2, 2022. Born August 3,1927 in Laar, Germany to Evert and Aleida Klompmaker, he emigrated to the United States in May, 1954, newly wed to Dina Ten Brink.
Bernie enjoyed his life as a father, church member and leader, friend and neighbor. His work as an electrical and hydraulic engineer gave him great satisfaction. He took delight in a well-cared for yard and home, crypto puzzles, books and theological books and discussions. Teaching Catechism classes and participating in Bible studies added to his joy.
Bernie is survived by: his children, Rick (Beth) Klompmaker, John (Jan) Klompmaker, Gary (Dave) Klompmaker, Anita (Dave) VanDeBurg; nine grandchildren and ten great-grandchildren.
Bernie was preceded in death by: his wife, Dina; and eight of his brothers and sisters in Germany, the Netherlands, and Holland, Michigan.
Funeral services will be held at 9:30 am Saturday, December 10, at Central Ave. Christian Reformed Church with Pastor Jim Scholten officiating. Visitation will be at Lakeshore Memorial Services on Friday, December 9 from 6-8 pm
Memorial gifts may be made to Bibles for Mexico, a place Bernie loved to serve. Please visit www.lakeshorememorial.com to leave a message or memory for the Klompmaker family.
Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.lakeshorememorial.com for the Klompmaker family.
