David F. Folkert's Obituary
Mr. David F. Folkert, age 62, went to be with his Lord and Savior Thursday afternoon, September 23, 2010, in Muskegon. David was born January 14, 1948 in Holland, Michigan to Floyd and Janet (Sneller) Folkert; and was raised in Ohio and Michigan. He resided in Spring Lake the last 37 years. David was a graduate of Western Michigan Christian High School, Hope College and Valparaiso University’s School of Law. After practicing law, David served as in-house council for and Vice-President of Westran Corporation. For the past 25 years, David was the owner of Harbor Steel. David was a man of creativity and vision; and had a compassionate heart that enabled him to encourage others and give generously to many community, cultural and educational organizations. On June 12, 1970, he married the former Carol Rycenga and she survives him along with his devoted children, Cindy (Brad) Haverkamp of Grand Rapids and Todd (Abbey) Folkert of East Grand Rapids; his loving grandchildren, Olivia, Caroline and Maria Haverkamp and Christian and Lucia Folkert; one sister, Carole (John) Whittemore of Belmont, MA; his father-in-law, Louis Rycenga of Grand Haven; sisters and brother-in-law, Mary (Ron) Retsema of Grand Haven, Sharon (Rod) Pell of Spring Lake, Barbara (Bruce) VanHeukelem of Oak Park, IL and John (Marie) Rycenga of Grand Haven. He will also be sadly missed by several aunts and uncles; and by many nieces, nephews and cousins. FUNERAL SERVICES for David will be 11 AM Monday, September 27, 2010, at First Presbyterian Church of Grand Haven (508 Franklin Avenue) with the Reverend Dr. Thomas Cook and the Reverend Patricia Locke officiating. Private interment will be in Spring Lake Twp. Cemetery. VISITATION with David’s family will be 2-4 and 6-8PM Sunday at The Lee Chapel Sytsema Funeral Homes, Inc. 6291 S. Harvey Street Norton Shores, MI 49444 231-798-1100 To continue his work and for a more lasting memorial, you are asked to consider “No More Sidelines”, 514 Second Street, North Muskegon, MI 49445, whose Mission Statement is “No More Sidelines is committed to its mission of helping children and young adults with special needs become accepted members of our community and to reach beyond the limits set by society. We provide them with the opportunity to participate in sports and community events year round that nurture friendship.”
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