Jerry Wayne Ryzenga

Jerry Wayne Ryzenga, 66, born November 6, 1950, passed away on Saturday, July 29, 2017, at Faith Hospice at Trillium Woods in Bryon Center, Michigan. Jerry served his country in the U.S. Army. He was an electrician by trade and was an excellent handyman who could fix anything. Jerry loved to fish with his longtime friend Lane Knoll, travel, and was a passionate NASCAR fan. He was loved by many and will be greatly missed!

Jerry was preceded in death by his parents, Edwin and Lorena Ryzenga, and parents-in-law Leo and Johanna Inderbitzen. He is survived by his loving wife and caregiver, Lisa; children Chad Lawson and Cheyenne Ryzenga, and his beloved dog Sadie; sisters and brother Sharon Folkert, Dawn (Barry) Van Dyke, Mark Ryzenga, and Brenda (Phill Carr) Ryzenga; Sisters and brother-in-law Linda Adams, Forrest (Beverly) Inderbitzen, Rita Wilkerson, and by many nieces, nephews, aunts and uncles.

A private graveside service is planned. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Evergreen Day Center, 55 West 16th Street, Holland. Please visit www.lakeshorememorial.com to leave a message or memory for the Ryzenga family.