Andre K. deWaardt's Obituary
Andre K. deWaardt, age 44, passed away unexpectedly on Monday, May 11, 2015. He was born on December 11, 1970 to Bert and Dicky (Leeuwis) deWaardt in Gouda, The Netherlands. Andre has lived in West Michigan since 1997. Andre owned and operated de Stoel Upholstery and was a firefighter for the Ferrysburg Fire Department. He is survived by his mother, Dicky deWaardt-Leeuwis; his sister, Ariette; his brother-in-law, Mark Maree; nephew, Max Maree; niece, Pippi Maree; step-daughter, Christa; and other family members: Pat Fohlbrook, Kerri Bennett and Kurt Manley; and best friends: Chris Bunda, Ronald vanVegten and William Koster. Andre was preceded in death by his father, Bert deWaardt. FUNERAL SERVICES will be held at 3 PM, Wednesday, May 20, 2015 at The Lee Chapel 6291 S. Harvey St., Norton Shores, MI 49444 (231-798-1100) with Pastor Dan Anderson officiating. VISITATION with the family will be 4-7 P.M. Tuesday, May 19, 2015 at the funeral home. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests supporting Ferrysburg Fire Department in Andre’s name. Please make checks payable to the City of Ferrysburg.
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