Epke-Vander Berg-Obituary

Epke Vander Berg

Grand Rapids, Michigan

Feb 19, 1942 – Feb 27, 2026 (Age 84)

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BORN
February 19, 1942
DIED
February 27, 2026
AGE
84
LOCATION
Grand Rapids, Michigan

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Epke Vander Berg, age 84, passed away peacefully surrounded by his family on February 27, 2026. He was born on February 19, 1942, to parents Alfred and Wilma Vander Berg, at home in Harkema, Opeinde, Friesland, the Netherlands. The family immigrated to Grand Rapids, MI in 1949 after WWII. His...

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The Vander Bergs were instrumental for our family emigrating from Harkema to GrandRapids in 1955. Most helpful and kind after our family of seven arrived. I was fortunate to talk with Epke weekly discussing the wellbeing of our families at his Forest Hills morning coffee. Even practiced speaking Frisian with him. We both enjoyed this brief time together for many years. Grateful to him and to the Vander Berg family for their support and friendship. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all.

Our condolences to the entire Vander Berg family. May Ed rest in peace!

I remember "Eddie" coming to Baldwin Christian School in 5th grade when he and his family first arrived in the States. In those days, we did not have "Dutch" or "English" immersion classes and he came right into the school, sat in class and learn English that way. Sympathy and prayer for his family in these days of sadness.

In our thoughts and prayers.

Thank you for your service Sir