Stephen John Hetzel's Obituary
Stephen John Hetzel, age 53 of Grand Haven passed away Monday, June 15, 2015, at home. He was born December 26, 1961, in Arlington Heights, IL to Robert John and June (Weber) Hetzel.
Stephen graduated from Brother Rice High School in 1980. Steve loved music, Detroit Tigers baseball, Michigan State athletics, and gardening, especially tomatoes.
He is lovingly remembered by his daughter, Emily June Hetzel of San Jose, CA; his mother, June Hetzel of Deland, FL; former wife, Sandy Hetzel of Tahoma, CA; five sisters: Barbara Allen of Suwannee, GA, Mary (John) Silady of Suwanee, GA, Margaret Minneman of Arlington, VA, Susan Nyquist of Grand Haven, Theresa Hetzel of Boston, MA; two brothers, Robert (Doris) Hetzel of Allen Park and Joseph (Maria) Hetzel of Atlanta, GA; fourteen nieces and nephews; and thirteen great nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his father, Robert John Hetzel on August 8, 2003; and his brother-in-law, William Minneman.
A private family service will be held. In memory of Stephen please pay it forward with a random act of kindness in Steve’s honor. Share memories with the family at their online guest book at www.vbkfuneralhome.com.
The family is being served by VanZantwick Bartels Kammeraad Funeral Home of Grand Haven.
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