Richard Roeters

Richard, and those that remain behind him, I am Henry Edward Roeters, grandson of Berend Roeters, son of Henry sr., both builders in GR. His last project in GR was the Planetarium at the old GR Public Museum. I was born in Ludington while they built the Mason county Jail, followed 10 months later by my brother Richard, my close pal through childhood. I interviewed your Richard when I first came to GR area in 1983 to see if there be any connection in our families. I detected none in...

My deepest condolences on the passing of your Richard. I too have a brother named Richard Mark Roeters, who passed on January 20th of 2017, at the age of 56. We were 10 months apart in age, me the elder. I saw to his last rights, as he was alone in Myrtle Beach, SC, a talented upholsterer, running his own shop and apprentices. My father was Henry, grandfather Berend, who moved to GR from Hoogkerk, Province Gronegan, NL in 1923, and he began Roeters Construction upon arrival here with 4...

Dear Joan and family:

When Gerene and I heard of Dick's passing we were saddened.We were reminded of Adalai Stevenson's comment: "It is not the years in a life that count; it is the life in the years." Dick's life of service will be long remembered. From befriending a Canadian kid in a class at Calvin College in 1961 to his many years of finding homes for adopted children for Bethany, Dick exemplified a life of compassion. He was a dedicated, caring, supportive and courageous...

Oh so sorry, Joan. Brian and I will have you in our prayers as you walk through this deep valley. Dick was a wonderful man. Ever since traveling with you to Albania I have admired his care for the orphan. May the God of all comfort bring you and your family comfort.

Sending love to the Roeters family! Sue Ellen and Carmen, Love you!

Our deepest sympathy to your family and prayers for God's comfort. We have wonderful memories of you and your children at Creston Christian.

Our sympathy to you Joan and your family with the passing of Dick. May the Lord give you strength and comfort for today and in the months ahead. Our love to you.

My sympathies to you and your family, Joan. May you find comfort from those close to you and from the memories of your life together with Dick.

Joan and family, we were so saddened to learn in the GR Press of Dick's passing. We had just arrived at Debbie's in W. Lafayette and are so sorry we cannot attend Dick's celebration of life service. We have so many fond memories of both of you and your family of times spent at CRCG. May the God of all comfort wrap his loving arms around you and give His you his peace. All of you were wonderful care givers, Dick was blessed to have you in his life as you were greatly blessed to have him in...