Michael Groeneveld

12/11/1946 - 08/18/2025

Michael D. Groeneveld, age 78, passed away Monday, August 18, 2025. He was born December 11, 1946, in Muskegon to Zager and Irma (Derby) Groeneveld. Mike was a graduate of Muskegon High School Class of 1965. He received his Bachelor of Arts degree from Western Michigan University in 1969. In the summer of 1967, Mike spent 2 months in France on a summer study tour. After graduating from WMU, Mike taught French and Spanish at Reeths-Puffer High School. He then entered the U.S. Army in 1970 and served in Germany during the Vietnam War. Mike continued his studies at Thunderbird Graduate School of International Management where he earned his Master of International Management degree in 1972. Mike worked over 40 years as an international sales representative in industrial and commercial sales and retired back to Muskegon in 2012. He was a member of Samuel Lutheran Church where he volunteered as a lector and on the counting team. He enjoyed traveling in his retirement years. Survivors include his sister, Mary Bisson; 3 nephews and 1 niece, Richard, Angela, Vincent, Paul Bisson; his great-nieces, Chelsea, Britney, Jasmyn, Cameron, Kyle; and his great-great-nieces and nephews, Amelia, Silas, Jaylee, Ryleigh, Braelynn, and Mason. He was preceded in death by his parents, Zager and Irma Groeneveld. A Memorial Service will be held 11:00 AM Friday, August 29, 2025, at Samuel Lutheran Church, 540 Houston Avenue, Muskegon, MI 49441. Interment will take place at Lakeside Cemetery. Memorial Contributions may be made to Samuel Lutheran Church. Arrangements handled by The Walburn Chapel of Sytsema Funeral & Cremation Services, 1547 W. Sherman Blvd., Muskegon, MI 49441. Sign the online guestbook at www.sytsemafh.com