Rudell Kleinheksel, age 97, entered into the arms of his Lord and Savior on April 4.
Rudy was born on April 2, 1928 to Gerald and Ruth Kleinheksel. Rudy was a chicken farmer for many years and then worked for Semco energy for 20years. He was a member of Central Wesleyan church.
He was a gentle, kind man who loved his family, was a friend to all he met and always willing to give a helping hand to anyone. He loved to fish.
He was preceded in death by his wife of 74 years, Hennie, son -in- law, Rick Kraker, brother, Norman Kleinheksel, sister Marilyn (Don) Brower, in-laws Ray and Gert Mokma, Ivan and Reka DeJonge, Russ and Dorothy Borgman.
Rudy is survived by his son, Larry (Lin) Kleinheksel, daughters Judy (Ron) Frego, Carla (Ed) Kraker/Bricker, 11 grandchildren and 25 great grandchildren . Also survived by in laws, Norma Kleinheksel and Jim and Mary Rozeboom.
A celebration of Rudy’s life will be held at the Dykstra Funeral Home-Mulder Chapel at a later date.
In lieu of flowers, please consider making a donation to Upward Bound or Emmanuel Hospice. The family would like to thank the staff and residents of Resthaven Maplewoods for the care and love they showed Rudy.
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