Dennis Gebben, 81, of Zeeland, passed away peacefully on Sunday, March 16, 2025.
Dennis was born August 24, 1943, in Zeeland, Michigan, to Albert and Kathryn (Nagelkirk) Gebben. He graduated from Holland Christian High School, Grand Valley State College, and Western Michigan University. He married Nancy Ver Hulst in 1967. Dennis was an environmental geologist and worked most of his professional career at Williams and Works Engineering. Later in life he worked in real estate, specializing in farmland, and did some environmental consulting.
Dennis was strong in his faith and was a member of Third Reformed Church where he served as an elder and deacon. He served as a Zeeland City Council member and later on the Holland Township Planning Commission for several years. Dennis also served his country for four years in the U.S. Air Force in the 1960’s.
He is survived by his wife of 56 years, Nancy, their children and grandchildren, Dan Gebben, Katie and Dayne Jarvis (Josie, Stella, Addy, Gabe), Kristin and Duncan Jackson (Lily), Kara and John Green (Penny, Lucy, Owen), siblings: Barb Schmidt, Ruth and Ron Grassmid, John and Jan Gebben, Steve and Bev Gebben; sister-in-law Helen Ver Hulst, and many extended family members.
A memorial service will be held at 10:00 am, Saturday, March 22, 2025, at Third Reformed Church, 111 W. 13th Street, Holland MI 49423. Visiting hours will be 5:00-8:00 PM, Friday, March 21, also at Third Reformed Church. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Third Reformed Church, Resthaven, or NPR Blue Lake 88.9 FM.
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