Kenneth L. Green Jr.'s Obituary
Kenneth L. Green Jr., passed away Monday, October 7, 2024. He was born on December 23, 1952 in Muskegon to Kenneth and Alida (Kooi) Green, and was a life resident of the area. Ken worked as a Millwright at Eagle Ottawa Leather Company until its closure, after which he transitioned to Almond Products as a Maintenance Supervisor. He had a deep passion for the outdoors, enjoying both fishing and hunting. Ken also had a love for the water, whether he was crossing Lake Michigan twice in his speedboat or waterskiing. Above all, he cherished being a grandfather and treasured the time he spent with his grandsons. Ken married Patricia Deitz on March 1, 1974, and this past spring, they celebrated 50 years of marriage. He is survived by his wife Pat; three children, Matthew Green, Veronica Fox, and Valarie Green; three grandsons, Sam Rhead, Asher Fox and Sebastian Fox; three sisters, Laurie (Floyd) Shook, Jill Green, and Tracy (Steve) Groleau. Ken was preceded in death by his parents, Ken and Alida. Private Family Services will be held. Share memories with the family online at www.sytsemafh.com. Arrangements by The Lee Chapel of Sytsema Funeral & Cremation Services, 6291 S. Harvey St. Norton Shores, MI 49444 (231) 798-1100.
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