Andrew J. VanderMeulen, 83, of Grand Rapids, went to be with his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on Thursday, May 17, 2018. He was born on April 19, 1935 to Andrew and Wilma VanderMeulen. Andy was married to Janice (Goudzwaard) VanderMeulen for 53 years. He is survived by his children, Ken (Karen) VanderMeulen, Chuck (Karen) VanderMeulen, and Laurie (Lee) Winkler; by grandchildren, Rebecca (Jason) Brinks, Jennifer VanderMeulen, Michael (Tabitha) VanderMeulen, Steve (Kandi Walls) Winkler, Matt (Hanah) VanderMeulen, Liz (Tyler) Katt and Danielle Winkler; and by great-grandchildren, Alexis, Sadie, Michelle, Tyler, Adelyn, Jack and Emma. He is also survived by his sisters Jean (Don) Kalkofen, Elaine Lett, and brothers-in- law, Larry (Grace) Goudzwaard, Ron (Patti) Goudzwaard, and many nieces and nephews. Andy was preceded in death by his parents, Andrew and Wilma, wife Janice, and sister Izzie VanderMeulen. Andy retired from Northview Public Schools. He spent many years supporting local food pantries, in his words, “The best job I never got paid for.” Visitation for Andy will be Sunday, May 20, 2018 from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. at Reyers North Valley Chapel Funeral Home. Funeral services will be held Monday, May 21, at Blythefield Christian Reformed Church, 6350 Kuttshill Drive NE, Rockford, Michigan 49341, with visitation at 10 a.m. until the time of service at 11 a.m. To honor Andrew, donations may be made to North Kent Connect or North End Community Ministry.
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