John VanderKam's obituary , Passed away on June 18, 2025 in Kerrville, Texas

John VanderKam

July 29, 1936 - June 18, 2025 (88 years old)

Kerrville, Texas

John VanderKam's obituary , Passed away on June 18, 2025 in Kerrville, Texas

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Grimes Funeral Chapels

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John VanderKam

July 29, 1936 - June 18, 2025 (88 years old)

Kerrville, Texas

John VanderKam Obituary

The memory of John VanderKam of Kerrville, Texas, who passed away on June 18, 2025 at the age of 88, will forever remain in the hearts of those touched by this precious presence in their lives. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of John VanderKam to pay them a last tribute.

He was predeceased by: his parents, Arend VanderKam and Anna VanderKam; his siblings, Jacque Farrell, Betty Sayers, Pete VanderKam and Arden Roy; and his grandson Brian LaDue.

He is survived by: his wife Gaylyn Dieringer; his children, John Eric VanderKam and Melinda LaDue (Jack LaDue); his stepsons, Derek Dieringer (Katie Dieringer) and Collin Dieringer (Linley Dieringer); his grandchildren, Brandon, Katelynn (Dylan Thompson Jackson), Maggie, Molly, Tucker and Harper; and his great grandchildren, Marissa Sell-LaDue, Landon LaDue, Owynn, Kash, Kennedy and Paisley Thompson.

Memorials may be given to the Hill Country Veteran's Center, 411 Meadow View Lane, Kerrville, Texas 78028, in memory of John VanderKam.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Grimes Funeral Chapels



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