Louis Marvin Dreese's Obituary
Louis Marvin Dreese, age 82, of Spring Lake passed away Friday, April 14, 2023, at Heartwood Lodge. He was born March 7, 1941, in Grand Haven, MI to Eugene W. and June L. (Loss) Dreese.
Louis served his country in the Navy and was a member of the Charles A. Conklin American Legion Post # 28 in Grand Haven. He worked as a refrigeration technician and boilermaker and retired from Herman Miller. He loved hunting, fishing, turtle trapping (Louis was known for his turtle trapping skills in the bayou by many) canoeing and was the consummate outdoorsman. Louis also enjoyed riding his motorcycle and most of all loved doting on his grandchildren.
He is lovingly remembered by his sons, Mark (Teresa) Dreese, Mike (Christy) Dreese and Monte Dreese; five grandchildren: Morgan, Alison, Luke, Kayla and Brenden; two great-grandchildren, Stormey and Vera; and his sister, Phyllis (Reynold) Pearce. He was preceded in death by his parents, and his sister, Kathy Buikema.
A memorial service will be held at 1:00 p.m. Friday, April 21, 2023, at the Charles A. Conklin American Legion Post # 28 in Grand Haven and military honors accorded by the Charles A. Conklin American Legion Post # 28 Honor Guard. Arrangements entrusted to The Spring Lake Chapel of Sytsema Funeral & Cremation Services 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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