Ronald Lee Avink, 73, of Zeeland, passed away suddenly on Saturday, February 5, 2022, at his home.
Ron was born June 6, 1948, in Zeeland, to Elmer & Evelyn (Haverdink) Avink. Ron graduated from Hudsonville High School and worked for Herman Miller for 27 years before his retirement. He married Karen Oppewall in 1970 and they raised their children in Zeeland and were members of Third Christian Reformed Church. Ron enjoyed singing in the church choir with his oldest daughter in the 1980’s. Ron enjoyed spending his free time going to auctions, car shows, and steam & gas shows. He and Karen loved camping and taking bus trips. In the recent past, he attended the Evergreen Commons Day Center. He was preceded in death by his parents, and his brother Jerry Avink.
He is survived by his wife of 51 years, Karen, children: Brenda & Mike Adams, Tom Avink & Barb Marsh, Mari-jo & Travis Zinger; grandchildren: Jayger, Jerzie, and Jaycie Zinger, god-grandchildren: Kansas and Dakota Suykerbuyk; siblings: Henry & Sandy Avink, Alvin & Judy Avink, Ruth Timmer; in-laws: Delores Avink, Bonnie & Doug Shupe, Dan & Ann Marie Meyaard, Linda & Juan Becerril, Pam & Nelson Vandermeer; and many extended family members.
A funeral service will be held at 11:00 am, Thursday, February 10, 2022, at Third Christian Reformed Church, 10 W. Central Ave., Zeeland MI 49464. Visitation will be 5-8 pm, Wednesday at the Yntema Funeral Home, 251 S. State Street, Zeeland, MI 49464. Interment will be at the Zeeland Felch Street Cemetery. Memorials may be made to Third CRC or Evergreen Commons Day Center. www.yntemafh.com
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