3926 South 9th Street
Kalamazoo, Michigan
Nedervelt, Kenneth P. Kenneth passed away Wednesday, April 17, 2015 at the age of 86. He was born January 13, 1929 to the late Matthew and Laurena (Alman) Nedervelt. He met the love of his life, Evelyn Mae Tuinstra through Christian Endeavor at Camp Geneva in Holland, MI, and was united in marriage to her on May 3, 1952. His life's goal was to make her happy. Evelyn passed away on October 10, 2005. Kenneth served in the U.S. Army until honorably discharged. He started his career in sales at KVP Sutherland, later Brown Company. After that, he served 14 years as elected Supervisor of Oshtemo Township. He retired after 14 years at Kalamazoo Equalization Department as assessor. He was a member of North Park Reformed Church in Kalamazoo and then at First Assembly. He served as Elder for both churches. He served as a Gideon until his death. He was a mentor and wise counsel for many. Among his interests were swimming, fishing and canoeing at Gravel Lake, south of Paw Paw. Kenneth is survived by his children, Linda (CB) Batts, Paul (Suzette) Nedervelt and Mark (Debra) Nedervelt; 7 grandchildren, Nick Batts, Jenni (Joe) Pant, Ashley Nedervelt, Nicole Nedervelt, Cassandra (Heath) Mikel, Keirston (Keith) Wechsler and Christopher Nedervelt; and 2 great grandchildren, Jackson Pant and Brendon Nedervelt. He was preceded in death by his brother, Wesley Nedervelt. The family will greet friends on Tuesday April 21, 2015, from 12 1:30pm at the Kalamazoo First Assembly, 5550 Oakland Dr., Portage, where a funeral service will take place at 1:30pm., Pastor Dave Barringer officiating. Burial will follow at Genesee Prairie Cemetery. Arrangements by the Langeland Family Funeral Homes, Westside Chapel, 3926 S. 9th Street. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be directed to First Assembly or to Gideon's. For obituary and condolences, please see Kenneth's personalized page at www.langelands.com.
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I am sorry I couldn't attend Ken's service-Evelyn was a dear friend and I still miss her early morning visits after she would drop Ken off to work-at Evelyn's visitation I met a relative who did the family tree----Ken;s Mother was an Allman AS WAS MY Mother-in-law's Mother-----Margaret Bateman-nee Van Daff was my Mother-in-law-please accept my condolences------Rose Marie Greene
Rose Greene
April 23, 2015
Ken will always be remembered as a faithful Christian, and a loyal and trusted friend with a wonderful family.
JoAnn Crank
April 20, 2015
Love and prayers to the family. Love, Duane and Kay Nedervelt and family. Kernersville, NC
April 19, 2015
Please accept my sincerest condolences at the passing of Mr. Nedervelt. Ken was the first person to welcome us as new neighbors back in 1971, and over the years we often shared car and bus rides to work in Kalamazoo. Ken was a highly trusted, well respected, and hard working member of the community and township board. He will be dearly missed by all. God bless his lovely family.
Steve Humphrey
April 19, 2015
Jack & Dorothy Welborn, Cooper Township
April 19, 2015
I fondly remember Ken as a faithful Christian and a capable board member. My condolences to his family. May God be with you.
Oliver Dalaba
April 19, 2015
Ken was a great brother-in-law as well as a true Christian. I'll remember all the good times we had with him and Evelyn!
Helen Tuinstra
April 18, 2015
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