John Herman Bekker Obituary
The passing of John Herman Bekker of Newaygo, Michigan occurred on July 9, 2026. John Herman, born on February 18, 1930, is remembered by those who knew him. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.
He was predeceased by: his parents, Herman Bekker and Hazel Bekker (Anderson); his mother-in-law Carol Crampton; his wife Carol Louise Bekker; his children, Margaret Schmidt and John Bekker; his grandson Kevin Schmidt; and his sister Margaret Olson.
He is survived by: his children, Mary Rekucki (Terrance), Robert Bekker (Susan Danley), William Bekker and James Bekker; his son-in-law Thomas Schmidt; his grandchildren, Danielle Storey-Roberts (Chad), Angela Marinoff (James), Thomas Schmidt Jr., Katie Fairchild (Douglas) and Kristin Rekucki; his great grandchildren, Madison Storey, Taylor Storey, Thomas Marinoff, Samantha Marinoff, Stanley Fairchild and Rose Fairchild; his nephew Thomas Olson; and his niece Sue Jones.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Heartland Hospice 695 Kenmoor Avenue SE, Suite B, Grand Rapids, MI 49546 or the Newaygo County Commission on Aging 93 S Gibbs, PO Box 885, White Cloud, MI 49349. The family has chosen to send donations to Newaygo County Commission on AgingDonate Now (https://www.newaygocountymi.gov).
