Gerald "Lee" Veldman

Gerald "Lee" Veldman obituary, Hudsonville, MI

Gerald "Lee" Veldman

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Gerald Veldman Obituary

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Gerald "Lee" Veldman, age 96, of Hudsonville, went to be with his Lord and Savior on October 28, 2025. He was preceded in death by his wife, Thressa "Jeanne" Veldman; grandchildren, Joshua Polinskey and Hailey Polinskey. He is survived by his children, Kathy TerBeek, Linda and Steve Morris, James and Karen Veldman, Sheri and Tim Polinskey; 11 grandchildren; 12 great grandchildren; 2 great-great granddaughters; sister, Myrtle Huizinga; sister-in-law, Cornella Petroelje; many nieces, nephews and cousins. A memorial service for Lee will be held on Wednesday, November 19, at 11:00 at VanderLaan Funeral Home. Visitation will be held at VanderLaan Funeral Home on Wednesday, November 19 from 10 to 11 A.M. Memorial contributions may be made to Gentiva Hospice.
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My condolences to Lee's family. I am a cousin of Lee's. His mother was my dad's sister but I have not had any contact in a long while. I still remember the family reunions with watermelon cooling in the creek.

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VanderLaan Funeral Home

4917 32nd Avenue, Hudsonville, MI 49426

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Nov

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Service

11:00 a.m.

VanderLaan Funeral Home

4917 32nd Avenue, Hudsonville, MI 49426

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