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Eugene Compagner Obituary
Joe was born February 11, 1926, in Overisel, Michigan, to Arthur and Jennie Compagner. In 1950 Joe married the love of his life, Ruth, who he was married to for 65 years until her death in 2016. Joe and Ruth raised their family in Zeeland and were charter members of Faith Reformed Church where he served as elder and deacon. Joe retired from the Ottawa County Road Commission after 34 years and in his retirement he worked part time for Lamb Automotive.
Joe is survived by his children: Vicki and Bob Kotman of Fennville, Terry and Lori Compagner of Zeeland, grandchildren: Matt Kotman, Tara and Josh Rex, Ginger Popma, Andy and Jamie Compagner, Grace Compagner; seven great-grandchildren; sister Laura Vander Poppen; brothers and sisters-in-law: Dale and Luella Overbeek, Joyce Dozeman, Ronald and Nancy Overbeek, Calvin Overbeek many nieces, nephews and extended family.
Visitation will be 5-8 pm, Tuesday, January 15, 2019 at the Yntema Funeral Home, 251 S. State Street, Zeeland. The funeral service will be 10 a.m. Wednesday, January 16, 2019 at Faith Reformed Church, 220 West Central Avenue, Zeeland. Interment will be in Zeeland Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to Faith Reformed Church. www.yntemafh.com
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January 15, 2019
Offering our sincere condolences. May the God of love comfort your heart and make you firm in your time of grief. 2 Thessalonians 2:16,17.
Carol & Lyle Vander Haar
January 14, 2019
So many wonderful memories of Jo and Ruth. And now they have the same address again. What a wonderful peace and joy to know he is warmly welcomed into a beautiful new mansion in Heaven. Specifically prepared for him by Jesus himself.
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