Paul Calvin Brouwer, 81, of Zeeland, passed away on Sunday, November 2, 2025.
Paul was born December 14, 1943, in Drenthe, Michigan to Clarence and Juella (Van Dam) Brouwer. He graduated from Zeeland High School in 1962. Paul worked for many years at Herman Miller and after retiring he worked part time at Family Fare in Zeeland. On May 7, 1971, Paul married Nellie Helder and they raised their daughter and son in Zeeland. Paul and Nellie were members of Covenant Presbyterian Church for several years. Nellie preceded Paul in death in 2022.
He is survived by his daughter Dawn and Matt Harsevoort, son Dan Brouwer, grandchildren: Jarod Harsevoort, Jordyn and Kaden Shook, Jaylyn Harsevoort; brothers: Maurice and Shirley Brouwer, Lynn and Betty Brouwer, and many nieces, nephews, and cousins. He was also preceded in death by Mary Brouwer, Art and Marcia Broekhuis, and Gavin Broekhuis.
A funeral service will be held at 11:00 am, Friday, November 7, 2025, at Covenant Presbyterian Church (PCA), 1015 E. 32nd Street, Holland MI 49423. Visitation will be 5:00-7:00 pm, Thursday, at the Yntema Funeral Home, 251 S. State Street, Zeeland MI 49464. Interment will be in West Drenthe Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to Gateway Mission.
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