Arnold Bartels' Obituary
BARTELS, MR.
ARNOLD
Widower of Harriet
Muskegon Heights
Mr. Arnold Bartels, age 85, died Tuesday evening, February 14, 2006. He was born September 18, 1920 in Muskegon to Herman and Clara (Zwemer) Bartels and had been a life resident. Mr. Bartels was a U.S. Army Air Corp Veteran of WWII. He was a city accessor for the City of Muskegon Heights for 18 years and had also worked for Bartels and Brothers Construction. Mr. Bartels was a member of Calvin Christian Reformed Church. He married the former Harriet Wyn, and she preceded him in death on April 30, 1995. SURVIVORS include 2 children, Arnette (John) Kraus of Grand Rapids, John (Kathy) Bartels of Kalamazoo; 5 grandchildren, Paul, Michael and Andrew Kraus of Grand Rapids, David, Karyn Bartels of Kalamazoo; sisters-in-law, Ruth Carlisle,Mary Bartels, and Nancy Bartels, all of Muskegon; brother-in-law, John (Yvonne) Wyn of Muskegon; and several nieces and nephews. He was also preceded in death by 5 brothers, Rudy, Cornell, Cliff, Herbert, and Les; and a sister, Marie. SERVICES will be 11:00 AM Friday at Calvin Christian Reformed Church with Rev. John Rop officiating. Burial will be in Mona View Cemetery. VISITATION will be from 2-4 & 6-8 PM Thursday at
The Walburn Chapel
Sytsema Funeral Homes, Inc.
1547 W. Sherman Blvd.
(231) 759-8565
and one hour prior to the service at the church. MEMORIALS to Calvin Christian Reformed Church or Hospice of Muskegon/Oceana will be appreciated. Share memories with the family at their On-line Guest Book at www.sytsemafh.com
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