Wayne I. Schipper age 94, of Holland, died Friday, January 28, 2022, at an area care center.
Wayne owned and operated Schipper Eggs for many years and was involved in several community organizations. They included Western Theological Seminary, the Kellogg Farmers, Hamilton Farm Bureau, and the Overisel Fire Department. He was a lifelong member of Overisel Reformed Church where he served in many areas of church life. Wayne was known for having a generous heart.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Doris, second wife, Connie, and son, Karl.
Wayne is survived by his children, Connie and Bruce Wyckoff of Zeeland, Tim and Barb Schipper of Saugatuck, Cal and Laurie Schipper of Overisel; daughter-in-law, Joan Schipper of Zeeland; grandchildren and great-grandchildren; Wayne Wyckoff, Matthew, and Jennifer Holmes, Ross and Amanda Schipper, Heather and Brad Siegers, Jacob and Anne Schipper (Vera and Avery), Cara and Zach Weber, Emma Schipper, Caleb Schipper, Riley and Alyssa Schipper (Maisyn and Renna), Olivia Schipper, Elliott Schipper; in-laws, Bernice Ekema, Eugene Berens; many nieces and nephews.
Funeral services will be 11:00 a.m. Tuesday, February 8, 2022, at Overisel Reformed Church, A4706 142nd Ave. Holland with Pastor Ken Kleinheksel and Rev. Mike Pitsenberger officiating. Burial will be in Overisel Cemetery. Visitation will be 4-7 p.m. Monday, February 7, at Langeland-Sterenberg Funeral Home, 315 E. 16th St. Holland. Memorial contributions may be given to Overisel Reformed Church or Gideons International
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