1946
Richard
2014
Richard L. Triemstra
April 7, 1946 — June 2, 2014
TRIEMSTRA, Richard L.
Of Portage Passed away Monday evening, June 2, 2014 at the Rose Arbor Hospice Residence. Richard was born April 7, 1946 in Kalamazoo to the late Thomas and Henrietta Zuidema Triemstra. He was a veteran, serving in the U.S. Army from 1966-1968. Prior to his retirement he was employed for over 38 years with the Upjohn Company as a chemical operator. Richard enjoyed training dogs in obedience and agility with the Third Leg Club, fishing, watching Detroit Tigers baseball and NASCAR. On December 20, 1966 he was united in marriage to his loving wife, Jean, who survives. Also surviving are 2 daughters, Micki Steve Rossio of Parchment, Debbie Rob Hanson of Overland Park, KS; 2 grandchildren, Hayley and Iain; brothers and sister, Ron Linda Triemstra, Duane Charla Smith Triemstra, Sharon Jim Modderman; and several nieces and nephews. Richard was preceded in death by his step-mother, Marva; and a step-brother David Triemstra. There will be no visitation. A private graveside will be held in Ft. Custer National Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be directed to the Third Leg Club or Hospice Services of Southwest Michigan. Arrangements by Langeland Family Funeral Homes, Memorial Chapel, 622 S. Burdick.
Of Portage Passed away Monday evening, June 2, 2014 at the Rose Arbor Hospice Residence. Richard was born April 7, 1946 in Kalamazoo to the late Thomas and Henrietta Zuidema Triemstra. He was a veteran, serving in the U.S. Army from 1966-1968. Prior to his retirement he was employed for over 38 years with the Upjohn Company as a chemical operator. Richard enjoyed training dogs in obedience and agility with the Third Leg Club, fishing, watching Detroit Tigers baseball and NASCAR. On December 20, 1966 he was united in marriage to his loving wife, Jean, who survives. Also surviving are 2 daughters, Micki Steve Rossio of Parchment, Debbie Rob Hanson of Overland Park, KS; 2 grandchildren, Hayley and Iain; brothers and sister, Ron Linda Triemstra, Duane Charla Smith Triemstra, Sharon Jim Modderman; and several nieces and nephews. Richard was preceded in death by his step-mother, Marva; and a step-brother David Triemstra. There will be no visitation. A private graveside will be held in Ft. Custer National Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be directed to the Third Leg Club or Hospice Services of Southwest Michigan. Arrangements by Langeland Family Funeral Homes, Memorial Chapel, 622 S. Burdick.
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