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Zachary Kroll Obituary
He is survived by his parents, Keith and Lori Kroll of Zeeland; his brother and sister, Tyler Kroll and Morgan Kroll; grandparents, Allyn and Betty Kroll and Jerry and Karen De Jonge both of Zeeland; uncles, Kyle and Amy Kroll of Dorr, Kurt and Danielle Kroll of Zeeland and Chad and Karen De Jonge of Holland; his cousins, Shawn, Ellisa, Emerson, Aidan and Keaton Kroll and Erica and Carter De Jonge.
Zach was preceded in death by his great grandparents, Henry and Jennie Kroll, Marvin and Margaret Geurink, James and Orma Nyhof and Otto and Anna De Jonge.
Zach was a professing member of Haven Christian Reformed Church and active in the youth group. He was a sophomore at Zeeland East where he was in the drum line in the band and he also worked at Culvers.
Visitation will be held from 1-3 and 5-8 p.m. Wednesday at Yntema Funeral Home, 251 South State Street, Zeeland. A ceremony to celebrate the life of Zach will be held at 1 p.m. Thursday, February 5, 2015 at Haven Christian Reformed Church, 541 Alice Street, Zeeland. Pastor Art Van Wolde and John Cleveringa will officiate. Interment will be in Zeeland Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be given to Beautiful Gate Orphanage in Lesotho, Africa c/o Haven Christian Reformed Church. www.yntemafh.com
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Ray Haakonsen
February 1, 2018
Was privileged to be at Beautiful Gate today to remember Zak and stand with friends and his cousin Emerson Kroll, and remember Zak. Such a beautiful memory of his time with us back in 2007.
God bless the Kroll family
Ray
February 2, 2015
How shocked and saddened I am to hear of the untimely passing of Zac. My thoughts, prayers and hugs go with Keith Lori and children and all other famy and friends who were close to Him. God be with you all in a way only He can.
I have no words :-(
February 5, 2015
RIP dear Zach
niki heil
February 5, 2015
Our hearts ache for all of you who love this precious child of God. We pray you feel the same arms that hold him now also holding you. Sincerely Niki and Kevin Heil
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A Friend
February 4, 2015
He had a smile on his face everyday...he was so amazing
David Dalman
February 4, 2015
Keith and Lori, I weep with you and ask that you continue to look at the Cross . His love NEVER fails.
Max Delagarza
February 4, 2015
We never really understand the plans God has. We never really understand why bad things happen to good people like Zach. We do know that God always has a plan for everything that happens. He called one of his angels back home because he needed Zach to help continue the plan he has in store. It may not be the way we see it, but its the way God does, and God always knows why he does the things he does. As the days and weeks pass, and as you return to life's routine, may you continue to feel comforted by the love and support of family and friends.
"To my dearest family, some things I'd like to say...
but first of all, to let you know, that I arrived okay.
I'm writing this from heaven. Here I dwell with God above.
Here, there's no more tears of sadness; here is just eternal love.
Please do not be unhappy just because I'm out of sight.
Remember that I'm with you every morning, noon and night.
That day I had to leave you when my life on earth was through,
God picked me up and hugged me and He said, "I welcome you."
It's good to have you back again; you were missed while you were gone.
As for your dearest family, they'll be here later on.
I need you here badly; you're part of my plan.
There's so much that we have to do, to help our mortal man.
God gave me a list of things, that he wished for me to do.
And foremost on the list, was to watch and care for you.
And when you lie in bed at night, the day's chores put to flight.
God and I are closest to you....in the middle of the night.
When you think of my life on earth, and all those loving years
because you are only human, they are bound to bring you tears.
But do not be afraid to cry; it does relieve the pain.
Remember there would be no flowers, unless there was some rain.
I wish that I could tell you all that God has planned.
But if I were to tell you, you wouldn't understand.
But one thing is for certain, though my life on earth is o'er.
I'm closer to you now, than I ever was before.
There are many rocky roads ahead of you and many hills to climb;
but together we can do it by taking one day at a time.
It was always my philosophy and I'd like it for you too...
that as you give unto the world, the world will give to you.
If you can help somebody who's in sorrow and pain,
then you can say to God at night......"My day was not in vain."
And now I am contented....that my life has been worthwhile,
knowing as I passed along the way, I made somebody smile.
So if you meet somebody who is sad and feeling low,
just lend a hand to pick him up, as on your way you go.
When you're walking down the street, and you've got me on your mind;
I'm walking in your footsteps only half a step behind.
And when it's time for you to go.... from that body to be free,
remember you're not going.....you're coming here to me. "
Ruth Ann Mahaffey (author)
©Copyright 1998
Condolences to the Kroll Family.
Love you lots Zach!
May You Live Eternity With God!
1999-2015
Sharon Stob Mathews
February 3, 2015
May you find peace in your memories & Gods' love.
Christopher Maas
February 3, 2015
Dear Family of Zachary Kroll I had the privilege to get to know your son over the past few years of high school and I have had the most amazing privilege to be able to call him my friend. He sat next to me a class and we would work on projects together and he always had an amazing attitude. I am deeply sorry for your loss and send my deepest sympathies to all of his family as well as any of his other friends that he had, as he will be deeply missed.
-Christopher Maas
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