Chester Haveman, 83, of Hudsonville, passed away on Sunday, August 23, 2026.
Chester “Chet” was born October 10, 1942, in Blendon Township, to Arnold and Hattie (Holstege) Haveman. Chet graduated from Unity Christian High School and served his country in the U.S. Army. After his military service, Chet worked in concrete construction at Ted Miedema Concrete for 50 years until he retired. On June 19, 1969, Chet married Sharon Prince. Chet and Sharon raised their children in Hudsonville, and Chet was a lifelong member of Hudsonville Protestant Reformed Church.
Chet is survived by his wife of 57 years: Sharon, their children: Janna & Joel Huisken of Grandville, Michael & Heidi Haveman of Jenison; grandchildren and great-grandchildren: Trevor & Kaitlin Huisken (Elise), Mitchell & Leah Huisken (expecting in February), Kelly Huisken, Emily Huisken, Ethan & Olivia Haveman (Edison), Darcie & Carson Lehmann; siblings: Will and Sue Haveman, Vern and Mary Haveman, Ruth and Dale Kraker; in-laws Douglas and Mary Jane Prince, and many extended family members. He was preceded in death by his sister Betty Haveman.
A funeral service will be held at 11:00 am, Friday, August 28, 2026, at Hudsonville Protestant Reformed Church, 5101 Beechtree Ave., Hudsonville MI 49426. Visitation will be 5:00-8:00 PM, Thursday, also at Hudsonville Protestant Reformed Church. Private interment will be in Blendon Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to Protestant Reformed Special Education.
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