Arlene M. Wagenmaker's Obituary
Arlene M. Wagenmaker, age 83, longtime resident of North Muskegon, passed away peacefully November 16th, 2021. She was married to the love of her life and best friend, Jerry Wagenmaker for 64 loving years. She was born in Muskegon, Michigan, daughter of Clarence and Isabelle Vanderlinde. Loving and supporting her husband and family was her life’s focus. She loved being with Jerry, particularly golfing. She adored her grandchildren and was affectionately tagged “Honey” by them because she thought they were all her honeys. She loved her children and encouraged them to be their best selves, and most importantly, love their families. She was a can-do-it woman with no task impossible, with a special love of cutting acres of lawn on a riding mower. Arlene grew up near the lakes, enjoying time at the local beaches with her family. Arlene is survived by her loving husband, Jerry Wagenmaker; her children, Richard (Lynne) Wagenmaker, Susan (Troy) Dehne, and Jane (Todd) Crummel; her sibling, Jeanne Hickman, and her grandchildren, Nicholas Wagenmaker, Travis (Jenny) Dehne, Jenna Dehne (Ryan Park), Andrew (Ashley) Crummel, and Erin (Dean) Griffin. She was preceded in death by her parents, Clarence and Isabelle Vanderlinde and in-laws Rich and Agnes Wagenmaker; siblings Janice Miller and Richard Vanderlinde. A celebration of Arlene’s life will be held 11:00 AM Monday, November 22, 2021 at Fifth Reformed Church with Pastor Scott VanArendonk officiating. Visitation with the family will be one hour prior to the service. Burial will take place in Sunrise Memorial Gardens. In lieu of flowers the family would appreciate memorial contributions to Special Olympics of Michigan, somi.org. Share memories with the family at their online Guest Book at www.sytsemafh.com Arrangements by The Lee Chapel of Sytsema Funeral and Cremation Services, 6291 S. Harvey St., Norton Shores, MI 49444 (231) 798-1100
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