Dennis A. Aalderink, age 74, passed away unexpectedly on Monday, August 10, 2026.
Denny had a deep love of Jesus, his Lord and Savior and served the church in many ways over the years including as elder and cadet leader. He enjoyed history so much so that he served the Heritage Center at Graafschap Christian Reformed Church. He worked as a carpenter for over 43 years and particularly enjoyed finish carpentry.
Over the years, Denny loved spending time at the cottage, visiting with family, friends, and shut-ins, his cats, raising farm animals, cutting wood, hunting and hosting deer camp, and rough housing with his grandkids. He was affectionately known as ‘Dennis the Menace’. He was loved and will be dearly missed.
He was preceded in death by parents, Harvey and Phyllis Aalderink from Holland, and stepson, Kyle Ritsema from Iowa- 01/23/1992
He is survived by his wife, Kathy Aalderink; children and grandchildren, Jennifer and John Tenpas (Hannah, Jordan, Michael) of Hamilton, MI, Kelli and Patrick Council (Haley, Anna, Devin, Josie) from Hamilton, MI, Tonya Osterhouse from Colorado, Kevin and Carolyn Ritsema (Kylee, Caleb, Cooper) from Ankeny, Iowa, Kurtis and Jenna Ritsema (Hannah, Ashley, Tyler, Lena) from Waupun, Wisconsin, Keith Ritsema from Zeeland, MI, Joy and Joe Kempen (Kyle, Isaac) from Pella, Iowa; brothers and sisters-in-law, and extended family members.
Visitation is 4:00 – 6:00 pm on Friday, August 14, 2026, at Langeland Sterenberg Funeral Home, 315 E. 16th St. Holland, MI 49423.
Memorial services are at 11:00 am on Saturday, August 15 at Graafschap Christian Reformed Church, 5973 Church St. Holland, MI 49423 preceded by a time of visitation with the family from 10:00-10:45 am also at the church.
Burial to take place in Riverside Cemetery in Hamilton, MI.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions in Denny’s honor may be given to Positive Options of Allegan at www.mypositiveoptions.org or by mail to 114 Chestnut, Allegan, MI 49010 or to Graafschap CRC Cadet Program at www.graafschapcrc.org/worship/online-giving or by mail to 5973 Church St Holland, MI 49423.
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