Birth date: Feb 9, 1956 Death date: Jul 4, 2021
Bradley John Van Hemert passed away peacefully at home on July 4, 2021. He was born February 9, 1956, in Muskegon, Michigan to John J. and Dr. Ruth E. (Brondyk) Van Hemert. Brad retired from Herman Miller after many years as a tr Read Obituary
I am so sorry to hear of this passing. Brad was such a great person, always welcomed our Family, the passion for cars and just full of life.
He worked most of the time but tried to make it to events, connect and remembered all of us! A true shock to hear this news and condolences to the family. RIP my friend see you on the other side.
I met Brad at work through the internship program Herman Miller has for driving for the fleet. He and I hit it off. I found out he liked classic cars and was a bit of a motor head, our friendship developed and on a Friday or Saturday evening I would go over to his house and we would order a pizza and watch movies. We would talk about solving the worlds problems and how it used to be. I have no doubts knowing where Brad is because I know his faith in God is very strong and he let me know if it was his time he was ready. Brad you will be Strongly missed. I will be looking for you on the other side. To family and friends so sorry for the loss. G.Mai
The Harbor Point community will not be the same without Brad. He was so kind to stop as he was driving by (although always in a different car!). I will miss his waves and kind greetings. My Dad and the other neighbors were grateful for his offers to help and lend a hand. Such a good soul. He will be missed.
Brad. We miss you already. We liked when you would just come over and say “hi Unc”. Sometimes you brought dark chocolate seafoam from Muskegon. Jim always lived talking cars with you but was a little insulted when you called his new car a truck. 😊. But you did enjoy driving it when we went to GR. We are so happy we got to see you at our family reunion 2 weeks ago and will miss those times with you.
But there are many memories of years ago and Uncle Jim always considered you his little brother. There were many days when you were little and stayed with Grandma and Grandpa Brondyke and hung out with Uncle Dave and Uncle Jim. When Uncle Jim and Aunt Trynette started dating we also spent many Friday nights at your house with that little boy and his parents. When we had our boat you lived hiding in the front and of course when we went for rides you had to have a Pronto Pup.
Yes Brad, we will miss all those special times and most of all we will miss the caring and kind Brad. We love you Nephew. Aunt Trynette and Uncle Jim. ❤️
To Family, I was sorry to hear of Brad's passing, he was a kind, sharing and passionate man whom I met through his parents Ruth (my co-worker at MCC) and John. Although I had not seen/spoken to him since his mother's service, I would hear of some kind act he had done, either doing his carpet cleaning business or other instances. An "Angel" has arrived in heaven.
Minney Milton
Brad was so caring towards us cousins. I remember him bringing me, together with my sisters, to my very first movie many years ago. I also remember him taking us out on a boat when I was still a kid — it was exciting because he was a grown-up but yet one of us at the same time and drove the boat very much like a younger person. I still remember it bouncing on the waves:) He also always bought my kids candy and make a point of coming by when my family would visit from out of state. He will be very much missed. May he rest In peace.
I'll always remember how welcoming Brad was. At my wedding, Brad made a special point to welcome Jason to the family. We will miss him.
Brad, Tim, Bill and uncle Paul swimming.
Bill, Brad and Tim racing.
