Don was preceded in death by his preceded in death by his beloved wife of almost 74 years, Henrietta DeKoster: siblings, Bernice and Jim De Ridder, Gerald De Koster, and Esther and Jack De Vries.
He is survived by his sister, Sandra and Clint Meyering; nieces and nephews: Kim and David Blaker, and Nancy and Gregg Deters; his sister-in-law, Shirley De Koster and several other nieces, nephews and great nieces and nephews.
Don was a member 14th Street Christian Reformed Church and former member of Montello Park Christian Reformed Church where he served as elder and deacon. He worked as an electrician for the H.J. Heinz Co., and for Herman Miller. He was a veteran of the Army, serving during the Korean War.
An avid fisherman, Don and Henrietta enjoyed camping trips to Glen Lake and spending time in Branson, MO.
Funeral services with military honors will be 12 noon on Tuesday, March 11, 2025 at Langeland-Sterenberg Funeral Home, 315 E. 16th St. Holland with Rev. Benj Petroelje officiating. Burial will be in Pilgrim Home Cemetery. Visitation will be one hour prior to the service on Tuesday. Memorial contributions may be given to 14th St. CRC.
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