Lawrence E. Bleeker age 80, of Diamond Springs, went to be with his Lord on Good Friday, April 10, 2020.
He attended Diamond Springs Wesleyan Church and worked in various businesses retiring from Bosch in Grand Rapids. He enjoyed welding and mechanical work along with raising beef cattle for many years. He was a veteran of the United States Army, serving from 1960-1962.
Lawrence is survived by his wife of 58 years, Gayle; daughters, Kinda and Tim Loew of Hamilton, Kelli and Tom Rozema of Holland, Lynette Bleeker of Dallas, TX; 10 grandchildren, Abby and Andy Perdok, Aaron and Theresa Loew, Alyssa and James VanDyk, Andrea and Gabe Stille, Allison and Brandon Geurink, Jacob and Jessica Rozema, Jessica and Ryan Hulst, Molly Rozema, Megan and Shawn Kroll, Bailey and Hunter Verschoof; 10 great grandchildren; sisters, Lavina (Don) Barkel and Nellie Brower; in-laws Barb Bleeker, Hazel Polityka, Norma Punches, Dennis (Lois) Commons, Beverly (Max) Commons, Beverly (Bob) Commons; many nieces and nephews.
A family graveside service will be held on Thursday, April 16, 2020 in Bentheim Cemetery with Rev. Mark Inman officiating. Memorial contributions may be given to Diamond Springs Wesleyan Church, 3562 136th Ave. Hamilton, MI 49419. The family is being served by Langeland-Sterenberg Funeral Home. To leave a condolence, please visit
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