Kenneth DeRuiter's obituary , Passed away on May 6, 2026 in Falmouth, Michigan

Kenneth DeRuiter

October 16, 1950 - May 6, 2026 (75 years old)

Falmouth, Michigan

Kenneth DeRuiter's obituary , Passed away on May 6, 2026 in Falmouth, Michigan

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Peterson Funeral Home

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Kenneth DeRuiter

October 16, 1950 - May 6, 2026 (75 years old)

Falmouth, Michigan

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Kenneth DeRuiter Obituary

With profound sadness, we say goodbye to Kenneth DeRuiter of Falmouth, Michigan, whose vibrant spirit touched the lives of many. Kenneth left this world on May 6, 2026 at the age of 75, leaving a void in the lives of so many people. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of Kenneth DeRuiter to show support.

He was predeceased by: his parents, Gerald DeRuiter and Ida Mae DeRuiter (Herweyer); his in-laws, Percy and Esther Bierens; his stepfather Henry King; his brother Jay Bierens; his nephew Tim Brunner; his brothers-in-law, Jerry Workman and Keith Workman; his sister Kay; his siblings-in-law, Clif Klein and Betty King; his niece Tammie Beebe; and his nephew Kregg Schierbeek.

He is survived by: his wife Ellie Bierens; his children, Scott DeRuiter, Hollie Masten (Chazz) and Kelly Gunderman (Rich); his grandchildren, Morgan, Nicholas DeRuiter, Kainen Rose (Taylor), Rose, Mackenize Misher (Trey), Trace and Kennedy Gunderman; his great grandchildren, Owen, Henry Trey and Ellie Mae Mishler; his siblings, Jerry DeRuiter (Bev), Dave DeRuiter (Cindy), Bev Clover (Pete), Dawn Ebels (Mark), Diane DeZeeuw (Dave) and Bonnie Brinks (Dale); his siblings-in-law, Pat Bierens, Ann Workman and Sid King (Virginia); and his close friend Keith DeRuiter.

In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to Prosper CRC or Samaritians Purse.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Peterson Funeral Home



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May 11

Visitation

Prosper Christian Reformed Church
1975 E Prosper Rd, Falmouth, MI 49632

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May 12

Visitation

Prosper Christian Reformed Church
1975 E Prosper Rd, Falmouth, MI 49632

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May 12

Funeral service

Prosper Christian Reformed Church
1975 E Prosper Rd, Falmouth, MI 49632

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