Kenneth Oosterbaan, age 91 of Holland, passed away Wednesday, August 18, 2021, at the American House in Holland.
Ken was born in Holland Twp. September 5, 1929 to Gerrit and Josephine (Veldman) Oosterbaan. He graduated from Holland High School and was a veteran of the United States Army. Ken enjoyed spending time with his 3 sons. He coached football, was a Boy Scout Leader, and a West Ottawa High School Athletic Booster. The family camped frequently in a tent camper that Ken built. He loved woodworking, hunting, fishing, golfing, helping at church, and winters in Arizona. Ken was a member of Redeemer Presbyterian Church.
He was preceded in death by his parents; sister Shirley Busscher; and sister-in-law Lois Smith; and a brother-in-law Leonard Smith.
Ken is survived by his wife Eleanor of 72 years; sons Dennis (Kimberly) Oosterbaan of Holland, Douglas (Cindy) Oosterbaan of Cadillac, Donald Oosterbaan; grandchildren Aaron (Valerie) Oosterbaan and Michael (Ashley) Oosterbaan; great-grandchildren Spencer Oosterbaan, Aubrie Oosterbaan, Carter Oosterbaan, and Cameron Oosterbaan; brother-in-law Raymond Busscher; sisters-in-law Betty (Stanley) Raak and Judy (Glenn) Timmer; many extended family and friends.
A funeral service to celebrate Ken’s life will be 11:00 a.m. Friday, August 20, 2021, at Lakeshore Memorial Services, 11939 James St., Holland. Officiating will be the Rev. Chip Byrd. Burial will be in Restlawn Memorial Gardens.
Visitation will be Friday from 10:00 a.m. until the time of the service at Lakeshore Memorial.
Memorial contributions may be made to Redeemer Presbyterian Church.
The family would like to give a special thank you to the staff and members of Redeemer Presbyterian Church, and the kind and gracious staff of American House in Holland.
Please visit www.lakeshorememorial.com to leave a message or memory for the Oosterbaan family.
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