Arthur J. Vanderlaan's Obituary
Arthur J. Vanderlaan, age 82, passed away Monday, June 29, 2020. He was born February 14, 1938 in Rotterdam, The Netherlands to Frans and Adriana (Teekens) Vanderlaan. Arthur was a U.S. Navy Veteran and on December 2, 1961 married the former Lois Gould in Muskegon. He worked for Sealed Power/Dana Corporation for 42 years and retired as the European Marketing Director. Arthur is survived by his wife, Lois of Norton Shores; 2 daughters: Kathryn (Ronald) Knepp of Colorado, Valarie (Lee) Olyniec of Virginia; 4 grandchildren: Nicholas (Lindsay) Knepp, Nichole Knepp, Savannah Olyniec, and Michael Olyniec; sister, Johanna Konning of Muskegon; and his favorite cousin, David (Linda) Vanderlaan of Fennville, MI. He was preceded in death by a brother, Leendert Vanderlaan. According to his wishes, there will be no services. MEMORIALS to the USS Silversides Submarine Museum or the Harbor Hospice Foundation will be appreciated. Share memories with the family at their On-line Guest Book at www.sytsemafh.com Arrangements by The Walburn Chapel of Sytsema Funeral and Cremation Services, 1547 W. Sherman Blvd., Muskegon, MI 49441 (231) 759-8565
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