Albert Herman "Bert" Vanderheyden

Albert Herman "Bert" Vanderheyden obituary, Cookeville, TN

Albert Herman "Bert" Vanderheyden

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Albert Vanderheyden Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Crest Lawn Funeral Home & Cremation Center - Cookeville on Dec. 22, 2025.
Albert (Bert) Herman Vanderheyden, 83, of Cookeville, Tennessee, passed away on Saturday, December 20, 2025 at Life Care Center of Sparta.

Bert was born Thursday, January 29, 1942 in the Netherlands, to the late Herman and Louisa (Jilisen) Vanderheyden.

Bert is survived by his wife of 62 years, Lynda Vanderheyden; 2 Daughters, Patty Rodgers, and her husband, John, and Susy Beasley and her husband, John; 2 Grandchildren, Christopher Beasley and his wife, Jalisa, and Megan Richards and her husband, Pierre;

He is also survived by his 5 Brothers, Pete, Bill, Lou, Cor, and Henny Vanderheyden; 3 Sisters, Joanne Baxter, Fieny McDougall, and Betty McInnis; A host of nieces and nephews.

In addition to his parents, Bert was preceded in death by, 5 Siblings, John, Tony, Mary, Antonia, and Matthew.

Memorial Service for Bert Vanderheyden will be held Saturday, January 3, 2026 at 2:00 pm at the Kingdom Hall of Jehovah's Witnesses, 3850 Gainesboro Grade, Cookeville, Tennessee, 38501.

To sign the online guestbook and send the family a message please visit www.crestlawnmemorial.com

Arrangements entrusted to Crest Lawn Funeral Home - Cremation Center.

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Upcoming Events

Jan

3

Memorial service

3:00 p.m.

Kingdom Hall of Jehovah's Witnesses

3850 Gainesboro Grade, Cookeville, TN

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