Karen Joy Schra

1938 - 2019

Karen Joy Schra obituary, 1938-2019, Holland, MI

Karen Joy Schra

1938 - 2019

BORN

1938

DIED

2019

Karen Schra Obituary

Published by Langeland-Sterenberg Funeral Home on Aug. 13, 2019.
Karen Joy Schra, age 80, of Holland, passed away Tuesday, August 13, 2019 at Zeeland Hospital. Karen was a graduate of Zeeland High School, Hope College (BA) and the University of Michigan (Masters Degree) and taught at Fennville Public Schools for 20 years. She was a member of First Reformed Church of Holland. Karen was preceded in death by her parents, Clarence and Margaret Schamper; and in-laws, Nancy Schamper, Hester and Charles Volkers, Lois and Jim Dykhuis, Myrtle Dubbink, and Harris Nyboer. Karen is survived by her: Husband of 61 years, Robert Schra Children Kathy and Michael Dubay of Hudsonville Mary and Rev. Kevin Kleinheksel of Zeeland Grand Children and Great Grand Children Mary and Francis Granados (Irene, Ramona, Penelope, Amelia, Matilda, Jacob) Amy and Elvis Sarak (Meliha, Adem) Megan and Jacob Hassevoort (Cora) Benjamin and Megan Kleinheksel (Carter, Jailyn) Katelyn Kleinheksel Siblings Gary Schamper of Grand Haven Judy and Keith Boonstra of Holland John and Paule Schamper of Paris, France Russ and Elaine Schamper of Tennessee In-laws Mildred Zoerhof of Zeeland Ted Dubbink of Zeeland Gene and Marilyn Schra of Holland Funeral services are scheduled for 2:00pm Saturday, August 17 at First Reformed Church, 630 S State St., Holland, with Rev. John Zwyghuizen officiating. Burial will be in Riverside Cemetery in Hamilton. Visitation will be 6:00-8:00pm Friday, August 16 at Langeland-Sterenberg Funeral Home, 315 E 16th St., Holland. In lieu of flowers memorial contibutions may be made to Holland Rescue Mission. Condolences may be left online at www.langelandsterenberg.com.

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Bernie Steffes

November 1, 2019

My sympathies to Bob and family.

Lynnelle Pierce

August 31, 2019

We just want to send our love and sympathy to you, Bob and of course your girls. We rejoice in the promise that it isn't "good bye"..... because of our glorious future in the most perfect "home". Tom and Lynnelle Pierce

Robin Nyland-Mayer

August 17, 2019

Kathy and Karen, so sorry to hear about your Mom's passing. My thoughts and prayers are with you. Say hello to your Dad, too.

Danielle Geldersma

August 15, 2019

So sorry for your family's loss, Mike. Will be keeping you in my thoughts. Danni Geldersma

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