Harlen Orie Baldus' Obituary
Harlen Orie Baldus, age 94, of Spring Lake passed away Friday, May 13, 2022, at Mercy Hospital in Muskegon. He was born August 20, 1927, in Crockery Township to Charlie and Mable (Edwards) Baldus, and married Virginia Nietering on December 20, 1947, in Newaygo, MI. Virginia preceded him in death on May 23, 2015.
Harlen served his country in the merchant marines during WWII. He worked as a truck driver for Midwest Pipe and retired from Lamar Pipe in 1989. Harlen was a member of Spring Lake Presbyterian Church and helped with the youth group, member of the American Legion Charles A. Conklin Post # 28 in Grand Haven, and Boy Scouts. He was known as a “handyman” who loved woodworking and gardening.
He is lovingly remembered by his daughter, Sheryl Baldus; two grandchildren, Rebecca (George) Eastling and Bethany (Dave) Stowers; great-grandchild, Matthew Stowers; and many nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by a son, Dennis Baldus, five sisters, and four brothers.
A memorial visitation will be held from 5 – 8 p.m. on Monday, May 23, 2022, at The Spring Lake Chapel of Sytsema Funeral & Cremation Services 213 E. Savidge St., Spring Lake, MI 49456 with a graveside service at 1:00 p.m. on Tuesday, May 24, at Spring Lake Cemetery with Rev. Dan Anderson and full military honors accorded Harlen by the American Legion Charles A. Conklin Post # 28 Honor Guard. Memorials to the American Legion Charles A. Conklin Post # 28 are appreciated. Share memories with the family at their online guest book at www.sytsemafh.com.
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