Albert H. Medendorp

Albert H. Medendorp, age 82, of Shelbyville, went to be with his Lord, Friday, March 3, 2017, in the comfort of his home, surrounded by his family.  He was preceded in death by his parents, Ray and Reka Medendorp; his siblings, Evelyn Culver, Raymond “Butch” Medendorp.  Albert will be lovingly remembered by his wife of 57 years, Linda Medendorp (Luyk); his daughters, Debra and Allan Edwards, Sherry and Mike Steffen, Evelyn and Jim Jarosch, Jean and David Mejeur; his grandchildren, Nicole Edwards, Heather Edwards, Matthew Steffen, Andrew Steffen, Shannon and Greg Herrema, Danelle Jarosch, Kenneth Mejeur, Jennifer Mejeur; his great-grandchildren, Jaxon Radke, Ryder Radke, Nicholas Steffen, Jadyn Jarosch, Teagan Herrema; his siblings, Gale Jameson, Karen and Roland Zwerger, Hilbert and Reggie Medendorp, Cornelius “Bill” and Gloria Medendorp; and many nieces, nephews, relatives and friends. 

Albert loved spending time with family and friends, especially his grandkids and great-grandkids.  Albert served in the US Army.  He was considered the best celery farmer in West Michigan, working for Van Solkema Farms, DeBruyn Farms, and Cnossen Farms.  He enjoyed fishing and hunting with family and friends. 

Visitation will be held from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 PM Tuesday at Kubiak-Cook Funeral Services in Wayland, 312 N. Main St.  Funeral services will be held 11 AM Wednesday, March 8, at Dorr Christian Reformed Church, 4220 18th St.  Interment will be at East Martin Cemetery.  In honor of Albert, contributions may be made to Project Hope – Annetta Jansen Ministries.  The family welcomes memories and messages in their guestbook online at www.kubiakcook.com.  

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