Nicholas R VanKuiken
Nicholas R VanKuiken
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Nicholas was a graduate of Greenville High School, Class of 1976. He worked in sales all his life selling farm, construction equipment and motor sports equipment. He enjoyed fishing and was a lifelong fan of the Detroit Lions, Tigers and Pistons.
He is survived by his children Theodore (Krista) VanKuiken of Saranac, Resa (Timothy) Hofmann of Florida, Abbey (Cody) Raymond of Sanford, and Owen VanKuiken of Sanford. Seven grandchildren, Harrison, Alana, Sawyer, Theodore Jr, Andrew and Ainsley,. Brothers, Larry (Deborah) VanKuiken of Fremont and Raymond (Todd) Nelson of Alabama. Sister, Mary Beth (Michael) Bradford of Spring Lake and stepmother, Marilyn.
Nicholas was preceded in death by his parents.
Cremation has taken place, services will be at a later date. Arrangements in care of Lake Funeral Home. Online condolences can be made at www.lakefuneralhomes.com
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