He is survived by his wife of 50 years, Sally; his children and grandchildren: Theo and Heather Kok (Jacqueline), Ben and Leslie Kok (Carsten), and Abby and Chris Wolters (Cole, and Mia); his siblings: Dia and Paul Kik, Winnie Arends, and Mike and Jill Kok; his brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law: Jack and Mary Kalmink, and Nancy and Paul Vryhof; and his beloved dog Buddy.
Carl’s family immigrated from The Netherlands when he was 3. He was raised in Holland and graduated from Holland Christian High School in 1971. Carl founded Kok’s Woodgoods in 1985 with his wife Sally, and he retired in 2007. In retirement Carl enjoyed spending time in his woodworking shop at home, building boats. Most recently he and Sally bought and remodeled a cottage on Upper Silver Lake where he loved spending time with his kids and grandkids. He dearly loved his kids, and grandkids.
Visitation will be 2-4 and 6-8 pm Wednesday, February 5, 2025 at Yntema Funeral Home, 251 South State Street, Zeeland and also from 12-12:45 pm Thursday prior to the funeral service which starts at 1 pm. Interment will be in Pilgrim Home Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be given to the American Cancer Society. www.yntemafh.com
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