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1948
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2020
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Ron Nienhuis Obituary
He was a lifelong farmer, member of Faith United Reformed Church, and enjoyed serving as a Gideon. He enjoyed spending time with his family and grandchildren through farming, watching sporting events, camping, and playing card games with his grandkids.
Ron was preceded in death by his grandson Noah Nienhuis and his parents Alvin and Henrietta Nienhuis.
He is survived by his wife of 51 years, Loie; his children: Amy (Ken) Koetsier, Todd (Dana) Nienhuis, Tim (Michelle) Nienhuis, and Nate (Kelly) Nienhuis; his grandchildren: Katlyn, Marissa and Sam Koetsier; Isaac, Jordan, Cassie and Levi Nienhuis; Brett and Caden Nienhuis and Kennedy, Emmersyn, Jager and Ella Nienhuis; his siblings: Audrey (John) Leja, Dale (Marla) Nienhuis, Dwayne (Darlene) Nienhuis, Mike Nienhuis, Steve (Mary) Nienhuis, Gary (Carol) Nienhuis and Al (LuAnn) Nienhuis; his sisters-in-law: Marcia (Don) Geers, Darla (Ron) Kooienga and Donna (Steve) Scholma.
Private services are planned. Interment will be in Port Sheldon Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be given to the Gideons International. www.yntemafh.com
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Sherwin Brower
June 2, 2020
Sympathy to your family. Have good memories of high school again class with Ron. Always good to see him at fairs, etc.
Ken and Diana Timmerman
June 1, 2020
Loie, Tim and Family, We are very sorry to here of Ron's sudden passing. Please know that you are all in our thoughts and prayers during the difficult time.
Larry Van Dam
May 31, 2020
Sending you our deepest sympathy, thoughts and prayers in the passing of Ron.
Deb Elzinga
May 31, 2020
Our sincere sympathy thoughts and prayers are with each of you. I also showed my dad (Ron Hulst) the special video. He also sends his sympathy to you and was reminiscing of good memories ~ sincerely, Dann and Deb Elzinga
Kim Atallah
May 30, 2020
Dear Aunt Loie and Family, So sorry to hear of the loss of Uncle Ron. He will be greatly missed. May the Lord give you peace and comfort during this difficult time. We are praying for all of you. With much sympathy, Kim, Elie, and Zoe
Arvin Boersema
May 30, 2020
Arvin and Joan want all of the Nienhuis families to know we share in your grief in Ron's passing. We are praying for all of you
Douglas Fauble
May 30, 2020
We're praying for all of you and we'll miss Ron at the grandkids' school and sporting events.
Jim and Marcia Lyons
May 28, 2020
Our Christian sympathy, thoughts and prayers.
Vern and Glynda VanderZwaag
May 28, 2020
Loie and Family, We are so sorry to here of Ron's passing. You will all be in our thoughts and prayers during the very difficult days and weeks ahead.
Marlin Brandsen
May 28, 2020
Loie and family you have my deepest sympathy and I will be praying for you as you go through this difficult time. I will miss Ron's smile and wave every time he passed by the house and saw me outside.
Nanc VanTil
May 28, 2020
Our deepest sympathy to you Loie and family. Prayers for the days ahead.
Love Phil and Nanc Vantil
The Bowling's
May 28, 2020
I know Ron is now standing next to Jesus and is finally able to get answers to all those questions he kept telling me he has in his note book. Trust me he knows you are all in good hands. Carol & I will miss his everlasting smile. God bless you all and we love you.
MaeLee NYKERK
May 28, 2020
So sorry for your loss. Thoughts and prayers for you and family.
Steve and Kirstin Lubben
May 28, 2020
So sorry for your loss. Ron will truly be missed. Hugs and prayers to the entire family.
Doug & Connie Ritsema
May 28, 2020
Our deepest sympathy to you Loie and your family in the loss of your husband and father of your children.Our thoughts and prayer are with you as you go thru this difficult time.
Rog and Sandy Headley
May 28, 2020
Dear Loie and Family, We are covering your family with our prayers. May you feel the love of God at this time.
Sincerely, Rog and Sandy Headley
Machielas and Sterks
May 28, 2020
Our deep sympathy to Loie, Tim, Michelle, Brett, Caden and all of the family. May you feel God especially close at this difficult time.
Les and Bev Boersema
May 28, 2020
Loie and family, so sorry to hear of Rons passing, He will be missed by all.You have our sympathy.
Linda F Rottschafer
May 28, 2020
Ron was blessed with a fun, loving family his entire life. My deepest sympathy to each one of you. May you always cherish your memories of Ron with a smile in your heart, I have a special memory of our high school day's. Thank you Lord for Ron.
Pete and Connie Guillory
May 28, 2020
We are very sorry for your lost. Our sympathy goes out to your Family.
Julie Mireles
May 28, 2020
I am so sad to hear of Ron's passing. He was always such a joy to work with at FSA. My coworkers and I looked forward to his visits. He loved to tell us about his grandchildren. I offer my deepest condolences. He will be missed very much.
Carmen Dahlhoff-Ashley
May 28, 2020
Our thoughts and prayers are with you during your loss, while still rejoicing in an all knowing heavenlyfather. Don and Csrmen Ashley
Bart Den Boer
May 28, 2020
I am so sorry to hear of your loss. The South Olive community grieves with you.
Ed VanderZwaag
May 27, 2020
I was so shocked and saddened to hear Ron passed. Ron had a big heart for his family and for farming. He played a big part in my life while working there in my high school years. My prayers and sympathies go out to Loie and the rest of the family.
MarkKellie Scholma
May 27, 2020
We will miss you, Uncle Ron, and thankful you are enjoying Glory forevermore! We are praying for you Aunt Loie and family. Love, Mark, Kellie, Parker, Frankie, and Dominick.
Kristi Bouwman
May 27, 2020
Ron's family,you have my sympathy .Ron was always a really nice guy.Kristi Bouwman
Betty & Jim DeVisser
May 27, 2020
So sorry for your loss . Praying for God's Comfort.
Preston and Barbara Boomstra
May 27, 2020
To the families of Ron Nienhuis, immediate and extended, you have our deepest sympathies.
Karin Meeuwsen
May 27, 2020
Aunt Loie and family-our hearts are aching for you with this sudden loss. We love you and are praying for peace. Love-Karin & mine
Michelle Schrotenboer
May 27, 2020
So sorry for your loss, keeping you all in our prayers!
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