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Richard “Rich” DeZeeuw, age 86 of Falmouth, passed away on Thursday, September 14, 2023 at his home surrounded by his family. Rich was born on January 31, 1937 in Clam Union Township to Peter and Tillie (Bolhuis) DeZeeuw. On October 24, 1958 Rich married Carolyn Brinks in Vogel Center.

Rich was a lifetime dairy farmer, and really enjoyed combining. Rich spent his spare time deer hunting, fishing in Canada, and camping. He was a lifetime member of the Prosper CRC, loved gardening, and especially loved time spent with his family.

Rich is survived by his wife; Carolyn DeZeeuw of Falmouth, children; Dave (Diane) DeZeeuw of Falmouth, Dan (Karla) DeZeeuw of McBain, Mary (Jon) Taylor of McBain, Mark (Karen) DeZeeuw of Falmouth, grandchildren; Randy (Amy) DeZeeuw of Falmouth, Steve DeZeeuw of Falmouth, Brenda (Ezequiel) Peña

of Marion, Jim (Abby) DeZeeuw of McBain, Kim and Jill DeZeeuw of McBain, Nathan and Michelle Taylor of McBain, Eric (Gabrielle) DeZeeuw of Falmouth, and Amanda DeZeeuw of Falmouth, as well as 11 great-grandchildren, in-laws; Janet Mulder of Hudsonville, Jerry (Sherry) Brinks of Rockford, Kerwin (Karen) Brinks of Belmont.

He is preceded in death by his parents, brothers; Peter (Lois) DeZeeuw, and Bill DeZeeuw, brother in-law Ernest Mulder, nephews; Kevin Mulder, and Terry DeZeeuw.

Funeral services will be held at 11:00 AM on Monday, September 18 at the Prosper Christian Reformed Church with Pastor’s Jim DeZeeuw and Dale Slings officiating. Visitation will be on Sunday from 6-8 PM at the Burkholder Family Funeral Home in McBain and one hour prior to the service on Monday. Burial will take place in the Prosper cemetery, a luncheon will follow the service at the church. Memorial contributions can be made out to Prosper CRC or St. Jude’s. The family is being served by the Burkholder Family Funeral Home in McBain, thoughts and prayers can be expressed to the family by viewing the online obituary at burkholderfunerals.com