HENRIETTA – Passed away February  5, 2021. – Raised in Dowagiac, Michigan, he went on to play the trumpet in the Air Force (which he loved to share stories about).  After his time in service, he met his loving wife of 58 years, Janet; raised two children Derek (Sandra) and Cheryl; grandchildren, Kyle and Chad (Kass).

Van was a great father and husband. He owned his own business. He loved hunting, golfing and snowmobiling with his son, and was overjoyed every time he was able to visit with his daughter. He will be missed by many.

No service is planned at this time. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to UR Medicine Cardiac Care Gift Fund.