Henry Edwin Posthumus

POSTHUMUS, Henry ?Hank?
Of Portage Henry Edwin Posthumus was born February 14, 1921, in Portage, Michigan, the son of Sam and Anna Schuring Posthumus and went home to be with his Lord on January 27, 2011, in Portage, Michigan. He was a lifelong Portage resident who served his country in the U.S Army overseas during World War II, from 1942-45. For over 40 years he could be found working at Clark & Biek Men?s Wear, first as a salesman and eventually becoming owner. In later years he worked with VanderSalm?s Florist for several years, retiring in 1983. Hank was an active member of First Reformed Church of Portage for over 50 years, where he had served in many capacities including many times on the church consistory. Family was a very important part of Hank?s life, especially being able to follow the many activities of his children and grandchildren. On February 4, 1949, he was united in marriage to the former Bettijean Koster, who survives. Also surviving are three sons, Douglas Brenda Posthumus of Mishawaka, IN, Dale Kathy Brown Posthumus of Portage and William Delanne Posthumus of Portage; ten grandchildren, eleven great-grandchildren; a brother, George Joan Posthumus; sisters-in-law, Jean P. Posthumus, Ann Posthumus, Jean B. Posthumus and several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents and three brothers, Robert, Thomas and Claus Posthumus. The family will receive friends on Sunday from 2-4 PM at Langeland Family Funeral Homes, Portage Chapel, 411 E. Centre Ave. A service to celebrate Hank?s life will be held 11:00 AM Monday at First Reformed Church of Portage 7905 S. Westnedge Ave. with Pastors Norman Swier and Ed Martin officiating. A private family interment with full military honors will be held in Ft. Custer National Cemetery. Memorials in Hank?s memory may be directed to First Reformed Church of Portage Memorial Fund or a charity of your choice. Please visit www.langelands.com for online guestbook, memories and condolences for the family.