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1939
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2014
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Harold Diemer Obituary
Harold was born March 8, 1939, in Borculo, to Abraham and Julia (Spoelma) Diemer. He attended Borculo School and Zeeland High School. At 16, he began his career in woodworking. Harold worked for nearly 30 years at H.L. Hubbell, and later for Haworth prior to his retirement.
Harold met the love of his life, Naomi Jones, and they married in 1960. They raised their family in Zeeland and were members of First Assembly of God, and they now attend Central Wesleyan Church.
Harold was preceded in death by his parents; daughter, Mary Ann Brink in 1991; and siblings, Al, Cathryn, Dorothy, Russ, Richard Sr., Marvin and Robert.
He is survived by his wife of 54 years, Naomi; children, Beverlee Kirberg of Zeeland, Bruce (Kim) Diemer of Zeeland; grandchildren, Stacie (Eric) Doyan, Bryan Brink, Aja Kirberg, Makenzie Lubbers, Emily Diemer, Connor Diemer; great-grandchildren, Jazlyn Kirberg, Ryland Hoek, Kyrah Hoek, Jaylynn Lubbers; brother, Calvin (Jeanette) Diemer; sister, Margaret Parmelee; in-laws, Geneva Diemer, Ruth Diemer, James Jones, Nathan (Martha) Dykgraff, Amos (Wanda) Jones, Joseph Jones.
The Diemer family is very grateful for the love and attentive care given to them by the Oak Crest staff on Harold's life journey.
The funeral service will be at 1:00 p.m. Wednesday, November 12, at Yntema Funeral Home, 251 S. State Street, Zeeland. Visiting hours are 5-7 p.m. Tuesday at the funeral home. Interment Zeeland Cemetery.
Memorials to Alzheimer's Association. www.yntemafh.com
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November 13, 2014
To Naomi and the family.So sorry about the loss of Harold. He was such a nice man. We all have such wonderful memories of him. We the Hibma's knew him from the Holland Assembly of God so many years ago. You all will miss Him, but God always knows the perfect time. So sorry for your loss. To all of your extended family also. Sincerely Linda(Hibma) Heady and now Stoody
Renee Hibma
November 12, 2014
I am so sorry to hear about Harold. He was a precious man. My heart goes out to you in this time of loss. God's peace and comfort be with you.
Melanie Hibma Hoover
November 12, 2014
Dear Naomi and kids, my heart is with you today and our prayers for your comfort. God be with you.
Rick Horn
November 10, 2014
Our deepest sympathy.
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