Jacob Van Bruggen Obituary
The passing of Jacob Van Bruggen in Grand Rapids, Michigan occurred on June 9, 2026. Jacob, born on April 28, 1931, shared life with family, friends, and community. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of Jacob Van Bruggen to show support.
Jacob touched many lives and will be remembered fondly for the moments shared and the memories created. Family, friends, and colleagues extend their love and support during this time. While Jacob’s presence will be missed, the influence he had on others will remain. Those who knew him will carry forward memories that reflect his character and spirit.
He was loved and cherished by many people including: his parents, John A. Van Bruggen and Johanna Brink Van Bruggen; his wife Arlene Carlett Van Bruggen; and his children, Sara Murray (Arik) of Howard City and Jon Van Bruggen (Ricki) of Gaithersburg, Maryland..
In lieu of flowers, the family would appreciate that donations be made to Faith Hospice or Holland Home. The family has chosen to send donations to Holland Home FoundationDonate Now (https://hollandhome.org).
