Richard Terpstra Obituary
It is with sadness that the passing of Richard Terpstra (Coopersville, Michigan) is shared. Richard, born on December 18, 1958 in Hammond, Indiana, passed away on July 24, 2026. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Richard Terpstra to pay them a last tribute.
He was predeceased by: his father Richard Allen Terpstra; and his parents-in-law, Lance and Trena Van Dyke. He is survived by: his wife Iris Van Dyke; his children, Richard Allen III (Melissa), Aaron (Tracy), Joel (Lisa), Jacoba (Daniel), Lance (Sarah) and Andrew (Shelby); his mother Janet Terpstra; his grandchildren, Nora, Mercedes, James, Natalie, Noah, Lillian, Olivia, Duke, Kenadie, Lacie, Joelle, Adele, Arie, Lance Jr., Henry, Miles, Tessa, Emma, Quinnly, Ezra and Archie; his siblings, Russ Terpstra (Barb), Rochelle Kreykes (Ken), Rebecca Jongsma (Ken), Rae Huizinga, Ryan Terpstra (Nikki), Rhonda Ochoa (Oscar) and Robert Terpstra (Melissa); and his siblings-in-law, Linda Beckering (Jerry), Lori Miedema (Barry), Curtis Van Dyke (Beth), Kevin Van Dyke (Denise) and Arla Pronk (Jeff). He is also survived by nieces, nephews, cousins, and dear friends.
In lieu of flowers, memorials are suggested to: Unity Christian High School, Hudsonville Christian School, or Allendale Christian School.
