Joel Frederick Botbyl's Obituary
Joel Frederick Botbyl, age 79, of Spring Lake passed away Tuesday, October 20, 2020, at Spectrum Health Fred and Lena Meijer Heart Center. He was born November 9, 1940, in Muskegon to Gerald James and Amelia (Hradsky) Botbyl.
Joel retired from Story & Clark Piano Factory in shipping and receiving. He enjoyed fishing and was an avid reader.
He is lovingly remembered by his brother, David Botbyl, two sisters, Linda (Randal) Jarosch and Tana Botbyl; two sisters-in-laws, Bernice Shannon and Marion Botbyl-Kulwich; and numerous nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents, and two brothers, Gary Shannon and Roger Botbyl, and his sister-in-law, Sonya Botbyl.
A memorial will be held in the spring of 2021. Arrangements entrusted to The Spring Lake Chapel of Sytsema Funeral & Cremation Service, 213 E. Savidge Street, Spring Lake, MI. 49456. Share memories with the family at their online guest book at www.sytsemafh.com.
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