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Daniel W. Bandstra
SCHERERVILLE, IN - Daniel W. Bandstra, age 58, suddenly, of Schererville, IN, passed away Saturday, May 29, 2021. Loving father of Claire Bandstra and Julianne Bandstra.
Dear brother of James (Phyllis) Bandstra, Cheryl Bandstra, Sandra Reitsma, and Becky (Bill) Bultema; step-brother of Terrence, Stephen, David, and Michael Woodnorth. Kind uncle and great-uncle of many nieces and nephews. Former spouse of Christina Krider. Also, preceded in death by his parents Clarence Bandstra and Grace nee Leo-Bandstra (late Paul) Woodnorth.
Memorial visitation Thursday, June 3, 2021 from 3:00 - 8:00 p.m. at SMITS FUNERAL HOME 2121 Pleasant Springs Lane (Rt.30/Pleasant Springs Ln.) Dyer, IN.
For further information please contact 219-322-7300 or visit our online guestbook at www.SMITSFH.com
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Memories and Condolences
for Daniel Bandstra
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Joan Kieffer-Martinez
June 3, 2021
May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived. Praying for you and your family at this difficult time.
Jamie Aardema
June 3, 2021
Uncle Dan was such a fun uncle to us kids growing up! We will miss your silly antics and pranks and the whoopie cushions. You will be missed!
Linda & Wayne Hop
June 2, 2021
To my Double Cousins,
I can only imagine the grief you are feeling over the passing of Dan. He was always so special to me. I felt like he was my baby brother, too, since I never had one. Your mom probably got sick of me hanging around, hoping he would wake up when I was there, and I could get him up. Wayne and I are praying for you and your families. My mind keeps singing, " and the circle won't be broken, by and by Lord by and by".
Blessings to you all.
Linda and Wayne
You will be missed my dear baby brother.
June 2, 2021
You will be missed, my dear brother.
Colleen Bennett
May 31, 2021
Claire, Julianne and Chris — we are so deeply sorry for your loss and sending you our most heartfelt sympathies. We will keep you and your family in our thoughts during this difficult time.
Sincerely, Colleen Bennett & Jenny Krier
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