Milton Reeths' Obituary
Mr. Milton Reeths, age 94, of Grand Haven passed away Tuesday, January 3, 2016. He was born August 11, 1922 in Robinson Township to Charles and Helen (Formitag) Reeths. In 1944 he married Mildred Cook and she preceded him in death on November 4, 1993.
He served his country in the US Army in WWII.
He survived by three children: Charlotte (Ron) Hovingh of Allendale, Milton, Jr. (Judy) Reeths of Grand Haven and Gayle (John) Van Dyke of Allendale; eight grandchildren: Michelle (Matt) Jurgensen, John Van Dyke, Joel (Kim) Van Dyke, Eric (Jenna) Van Dyke, Jereme (Melissa) Reeths, Matthew Hovingh, Sara (Cody) Tiner, and Micah (Arinn) Hovingh; ten great-grandchildren: Kinsey, Alena, Hudson, Wyatt, Brody, Jasper, Owen, Cale, Colton and Quintin. He is also survived by three sisters: Sarah Isacksen, Jean (Joe) Bruneau, Helen Christen. He is preceded in death by two brothers and one sister.
A private service has taken place. Interment in Lakeshore Cemetery. Memorial contributions in memory of Milton may be given to Special Olympics of Michigan – Area 12, (SOMI Area 12, C/O Mark Dalman, 590 Huizenga Ave, Zeeland, MI 49464) Please sign the family’s online guestbook at www.sytsemafh.com.
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