James Peter "Jim" Ritsema
James Peter "Jim" Ritsema
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He had worked at Herman Millers as a machine operator for many years. He enjoyed hunting, trapping turtles and river fishing.
He is survived by his sons; Jacob (Crystal) Ritsema and Dustin (Courtney) Ritsema both of Allegan. His mother; Lois Ritsema of Zeeland, special friend; Shirley Parsell of Marion, grandchildren; Marshall Ritsema, Jess Ritsema, Alexis Ritsema, Kaylee Ritsema, Evan Ritsema and Dylan Ritsema, siblings; Pete Ritsema of Big Rapids and Joanie Yonkers of Allegan.
He was preceded in death by his father; Peter Ritsema.
No services are being planned and funeral arrangements were made by the Burkholder Family Funeral Home in McBain and thoughts and prayers may be made at www.burkholderfunerals.com
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fred Ritsema
July 16, 2024
My prayers and sympathy to the family. I am the cousin of his father, Peter. Lois, my prayers especially for your comfort from God.
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