Gertrude Brink age 92, of Holland, died Saturday, December 5, 2020 at an area care center.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Laurence in 2000 and sons, Brad in 2007 and Matthew in 1975, a granddaughter Allison Brink, and son-in-law James Lutzke in 1999.
Gertrude was a member of East Saugatuck Christian Reformed Church where she was active in many areas of congregational life. In her early years, she was an Elementary School Teacher and more recently was a seamstress. She was also involved in Crossroads Prison Ministries.
She is survived by her children, Pamela and Dale Tanis of Hamilton, Patti Lutzke of Dewitt, Keldon and Marcia Brink of Holland; daughter-in-law, Kathy Brink of Holland; grandchildren, Cara and Jim O’Brien, Josh Tanis, Kristin Caris, Eric Lutzke, Mitchell and Heather Brink, Charlene and Brandon Beck; 5 great grandchildren; sister, Eleanor Nyhof of Hamilton; in-laws, Evelyn Vander Kolk of East Saugatuck, Calvin and Darlene Brink of Holland; many nieces and nephews.
A private family graveside service will be held in East Saugatuck Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be given to Resthaven, Inc. or Hospice of Holland. To leave a condolence and more information, please visit www.langelandsterenberg.com. The family is being served by Langeland-Sterenberg Funeral Home.
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