Henry Triesenberg, Jr

TRIESENBERG Jr., Henry of Grand Rapids
formerly of Portage Passed away January 28, 2008 at Spectrum Health, Kent Community Campus in Grand Rapids. Henry was born May 17, 1935 in Portage, to the late Henry Sr. and Clara Newhouse Triesenberg. Henry was united in marriage to Brenda Wheeler on November 24, 1961 in Kalamazoo. Brenda survives. He served in the US Army from 1953 to 1955 until honorably discharged. Henry was a devoted husband, father and grandfather and was a member of the Fifth Reformed Church in Grand Rapids. He was active in the Multiple Sclerosis Society, helping others to cope with the disease for which he also had to cope. Among Henry's interests were, ice-fishing, bowling, summer barbeques and he truly loved his work at the Upjohn Company. He coached little league baseball, refereed high school football and basketball, and played Kalamazoo city baseball for KVP and Upjohn. Also surviving Henry are his children, Steven Mary Triesenberg of E. Grand Rapids, Richard C. Triesenberg of Kalamazoo and Tara Todd Julien of Grand Rapids; grandchildren, Stephanie, Max and Harry; nephews, Jeff Annette Brennan and Thomas Brennan Jr. Preceding him in death was a daughter, Denise Lynn Triesenberg and; sister, Ruth Brennan. Visitation will be held Thursday from 2-4:00pm and 6-8:00PM at the Langeland Family Funeral Homes, Westside Chapel, 3926 S. 9th St., Kalamazoo, Funeral services will take place Friday, 10:00am at Third Reformed Church, 2345 N. 10th St., Kalamazoo, Rev Dar VanderWal, officiating. Interment will immediately follow at Portage Central cemetery. Memorial donations may be directed to the National Multiple Sclerosis Society. www.langelands.com 343-1508