Nickolas Junior Ver Steeg

Nickolas was born on May 3, 1937 in Walden Township, Minnesota to Nick and Catherine Ver Steeg, one of three boys and nine girls.

On April 5, 1963, he wed Wijnanda den Hoed, and together they raised 5 children, 11 grandchildren, and 3 great grandchildren. Through all of this, they remained a wonderful example of marriage till the day he passed.

Nick was dedicated to working hard, as a mechanic, repairman, or any combination in between. He loved fishing, woodworking, and just fixing things. He was best known for his quiet disposition, making his few words count. He had strong convictions, mostly for his family, and his Christian faith. He loved his grandchildren dearly, and was often seen on the floor playing with them, or sharing his recliner. For those that got to know him, his smile and laugh were infectious, even through his last days, when his body struggled to move correctly, his smile would light up the darkest of rooms.

He is preceded in death by his parents Nick and Catherine, his brother Gerrit, and his sister Johanna. Nick is survived by his wife Wijnanda, children; Nik(Shelley)Utah, Kevin(Patti)Az., Nancy Reichert(Alex)Ca, Kenneth(Tami)Ca, Rodney(Donja)In;. grandchildren; River, Joshua, Madison, Nikolas, Krystal, Meagan, Matthew, Heidi, Victoria, Jordan, and Rashelle, great grandkids; Kennedy, Annabell, Addalynn. His brother Curtis, and sisters Jennie, Adriana, Clauzena, Nellie, Kathleen, Elsie, Gloria, and Beverly.

Visitation will be 5:00-7:00pm on Monday, February 15, 2016, at Miller Memorial.

Graveside service for family and close friends will be 11:00 on Tuesday, February 16, 2016 at Visalia Cemetery.

Memorial service will be 12:00pm Tuesday, February 16, 2016 at Trinity United Reformed Church in Visalia.

In lieu of flowers, the family has asked that any donations be made to the Nickolas Ver Steeg Memorial Fund.