Richard F. "Dick" Veurink's Obituary
Richard “Dick” Frank Veurink, age 72 of Norton Shores passed away February 29, 2020 in Muskegon after a brief illness. He was born March 11, 1947 to Frank Veurink and Doris (McQueen) Veurink. He was a life-long resident of the Muskegon area. He graduated from Muskegon High School in 1967. After graduation, he worked at Grants Department Store in the credit department then moved on to the former Lumberman’s Bank in the exciting field of repossessions, but he’s best known for calling out the winning combinations for several bingo halls in the Muskegon area. He was also involved for many years with the Miss Michigan Scholarship Program, serving as a member of the board of directors and the Sergeant at Arms. He also volunteered with East Muskegon Little League Baseball and the Muskegon Heights Optimist Club. Richard was a cool guy, who didn’t let his short stature caused by spina bifida get in the way of living life on his own terms. He loved to hunt and fish. He never met a dog or a cat he didn’t like. He could often fix his own cars. He had two sweet rides in his lifetime-a yellow Ford LTD convertible and a little red ’68 Corvette. Both caused him to rack up a few speeding tickets. We pray he’s now burning rubber on Heaven’s backroads. He was preceded in death by his parents and big sister, Virginia Lou Veurink-Winslow all of whom will shortly be going for a boat ride around the big lake in the sky.
He is survived by nephew, Larry Jr. (Jennifer) Winslow of Norton Shores, niece, Marjorie (John) Kulba of Granger, IN; great-nephew, Curtis Kulba, and great-niece, Cathlyn Kulba, both of Granger, IN; several special cousins, and countless friends, especially Jim Moser, Blair Bennitt, and Ken Osborn.
We will meet up at a later date to swap stories about Richard as part of a celebration of life service. Interment is taking place at Oakwood Cemetery in Muskegon. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be given to The Spina Bifida Association. Arrangements are entrusted to The Lee Chapel of Sytsema Funeral & Cremation Services, 6291 Harvey St, Norton Shores, MI 49444. Please sign the family’s online guestbook at www.sytsemafh.com.
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