John Rietsma Jr. Obituary
With profound sadness, we say goodbye to John Rietsma Jr. of Zeeland, Michigan, whose vibrant spirit touched the lives of many. John left this world on January 12, 2026 at the age of 96, 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 John Rietsma Jr. to show support.
He was predeceased by: his parents, John Sr. Rietsma and Agnes Rietsma (Vander Woude); and his daughter Deb VandenBosch. He is survived by: his wife Doris Westveld; his children, Mike, Robin Rietsma, Tim, Jody Rietsma and Carrie VanDerKolk; his son-in-law Daryl VandenBosch; and his great grandchildren, Brandon VandenBosch, Darcey, Rod Weber, Drew, Tracy VandenBosch, Angie, Kyle Walters (Emily), Mitch, Kristina Rietsma (Kelley), Tanya, Greg Van Dyke, Troy Rietsma, Silas VanDerKolk and Abbie VanDerKolk.
Memorial contributions may be made to Gentiva Hospice or the National MS Society.
