Alfred C. Tillema Obituary

With solemn hearts, we announce the passing of Alfred C. Tillema of Beaver Dam, Wisconsin, whose presence will be deeply missed, having departed on October 15, 2025 at the age of 88. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Alfred C. Tillema to pay them a last tribute.

He was predeceased by: his parents, Albert Tillema and Dorothy Sytsma Tillema; his in-laws, Peter and Gertrude Dykstra; his daughter Amy Marie; his brothers, Donald Tillema (Barbara) and Arnold Tillema (Mary); his sister-in-law Sharon Tillema; and his son-in-law John Shattuck.

He is survived by: his wife Winifred "Wink" Tillema; his children, Dale Tillema and Beth Benton (Mark); his grandchildren, Alyse Giacolone (Adam), Whitney Rataczak (Jacob), Jared Holwerda (Jordan), Chad Holwerda (Jillian Vande Zande) and Christopher Shattuck; his great grandchildren, Autumn, Asher, Ryker, Alarik, Silas and Wylder; and his brother Gerald Tillema. He is also survived by nieces, nephews, relatives, and friends.

Memorials can be directed to St. Vincent de Paul in Beaver Dam.