Jerome Van Tassel Obituary
It is with deep sorrow that we announce the death of Jerome Van Tassel (Kalamazoo, Michigan), who passed away on December 4, 2025, at the age of 85, leaving to mourn family and friends. Family and friends can send flowers and/or light a candle as a loving gesture for their loved one. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of Jerome Van Tassel to show support.
He was predeceased by: his mother Elaine. He is survived by: his brother Jim; his wife Mary Van Tassel; his sons, Bill Van Tassel (Kimberly Korteway) and Tom Van Tassel (Shelly); his grandchildren, Kyle Van Tassel (Ashlee), Katrina Van Tassel, Andrew Van Tassel and Katie Zinger (Mike); and his great grandchildren, Zoe Zinger, Dempsey Zinger and Chester Van Tassel.
Visitation will be held on Friday, December 12th 2025 from 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM at the Est Betzler Life Story Funeral Homes (6080 Stadium Dr, Kalamazoo, MI 49009). A funeral service will be held on Saturday, December 13th 2025 at 11:00 AM at the same location. A burial will be held on Saturday, December 13th 2025 at 2:00 PM at the Est Mt. Ever Rest Memorial Park (3941 S Westnedge Ave, Kalamazoo, MI 49008). For ten years, he volunteered as a docent at the Gilmore Car Museum until COVID shut everything down; he was honored with the Volunteer of the Year award.
