Raymond J. Vlietstra Obituary
Raymond J. Vlietstra, born on March 23, 1941, passed away on July 12, 2026. Raymond leaves behind family members and others who acknowledge this loss. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Raymond J. Vlietstra to pay them a last tribute.
He was predeceased by: his parents, John H. Vlietstra and Jessie Vlietstra (Westerhof); his wife Linda Kay Terpstra; his siblings, Harold Vlietstra (Doris), Glenn Vlietstra, Donald Vlietstra, Clarence Vlietstra (Joanne) and Betty Leep (Donald); and his sister-in-law Mary Vlietstra.
He is survived by: his children, Kevin Vlietstra (Kim), Brian Vlietstra (Sarah), Rhonda Gregory and Cheryl Yonkers (Andrew); his grandchildren, Kyle Vlietstra (Karly), Katelyn DeFouw (Tyler), Kaleb Vlietstra, Kadin Vlietstra, Lukas Vlietstra, Peyton Vlietstra, Brendan Gregory, Diana Gregory, Noah Yonkers and Lizzie Yonkers; his siblings, Paul Vlietstra (Phyllis), Janice VanDenBerg (Dennis) and Allen Vlietstra (Robin); and his sisters-in-law, Nel Vlietstra and Betty Vlietstra. He is also survived by many nieces, nephews, extended family members, and dear friends.
Memorial contributions may be directed to Prairie Edge Christian Reformed Church, Kalamazoo Christian Schools Association, or The Singing Crusaders. The family has chosen to send donations to Kalamazoo Chrisian School AssociationDonate Now (https://kcsa.org). Donate to Charity Prairie Edge Christian Reformed Church9316 Oakland Drive, Portage, MI 49024 Donate to Charity The family has chosen to send donations to The Singing CrusadersDonate Now (https://www.thesingingcrusaders.com).
