1938
Richard
2015
Richard A. Van Antwerp
August 27, 1938 — December 17, 2015
VAN ANTWERP, Richard A.
Age 77, passed away peacefully on December 17, 2015, with his family by his side. Richard was born on August 27, 1938 in Chicago, IL, to the late Russell and Vivian (Revore) Van Antwerp. He was a veteran of the United States Army, having served during the Korean Conflict, and was a life member of the American Legion. He retired after 30 ¾ years from James River. Richard was a people person, he never met a stranger. He loved riding his motorcycle and family time was a priority for him. Richard was a good husband and father and will be greatly missed by his wife, Patricia Van Antwerp; his children, Sandy (Roger) Evink of Otsego, Randy Van Antwerp of Rogers, AR, Jodie Zimmerman of Grand Rapids, Richard Van Antwerp, Jr. of Kalamazoo, Rodney (Kimberly) Van Antwerp of Kalamazoo, Wendy Smith of Indiana, and Sara (Jimmy) Payne of Kalamazoo; 19 grandchildren; and several great-grandchildren. Also surviving are Richard's siblings, Coral (Harold) Dunlap of Allegan, Barb (Bernie) Prat of Plainwell, Erna (Lonnie) Vincent of Kalamazoo, and Russell (Lucille) Van Antwerp of Rogers, AR. Richard was preceded in death by his brother, Robert Van Antwerp. A funeral service will be held on Monday, December 21st, at 1:00 pm at the Langeland Family Funeral Homes, Westside Chapel, 3926 S. 9th Street. A visitation will be held Sunday, December 20th, from 3-6 pm at the chapel. Interment will follow in Robinson Cemetery.
3926 S. 9th St.
Kalamazoo, MI, US, 49009
3926 S. 9th St.
Kalamazoo, MI, US, 49009
Gobles, MI, US, 49026
Age 77, passed away peacefully on December 17, 2015, with his family by his side. Richard was born on August 27, 1938 in Chicago, IL, to the late Russell and Vivian (Revore) Van Antwerp. He was a veteran of the United States Army, having served during the Korean Conflict, and was a life member of the American Legion. He retired after 30 ¾ years from James River. Richard was a people person, he never met a stranger. He loved riding his motorcycle and family time was a priority for him. Richard was a good husband and father and will be greatly missed by his wife, Patricia Van Antwerp; his children, Sandy (Roger) Evink of Otsego, Randy Van Antwerp of Rogers, AR, Jodie Zimmerman of Grand Rapids, Richard Van Antwerp, Jr. of Kalamazoo, Rodney (Kimberly) Van Antwerp of Kalamazoo, Wendy Smith of Indiana, and Sara (Jimmy) Payne of Kalamazoo; 19 grandchildren; and several great-grandchildren. Also surviving are Richard's siblings, Coral (Harold) Dunlap of Allegan, Barb (Bernie) Prat of Plainwell, Erna (Lonnie) Vincent of Kalamazoo, and Russell (Lucille) Van Antwerp of Rogers, AR. Richard was preceded in death by his brother, Robert Van Antwerp. A funeral service will be held on Monday, December 21st, at 1:00 pm at the Langeland Family Funeral Homes, Westside Chapel, 3926 S. 9th Street. A visitation will be held Sunday, December 20th, from 3-6 pm at the chapel. Interment will follow in Robinson Cemetery.
Visitation
DEC 20. 03:00 PM - 06:00 PM
Langeland Family Funeral Homes - Westside Chapel3926 S. 9th St.
Kalamazoo, MI, US, 49009
Service
DEC 21. 01:00 PM
Langeland Family Funeral Homes - Westside Chapel3926 S. 9th St.
Kalamazoo, MI, US, 49009
Interment
DEC 21
Robinson CemeteryGobles, MI, US, 49026
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