John William Hertel [Parents] was born ^{1, 2} on 25 Jan 1897 in Grand Rapids, Kent County, Michigan, USA. He died ¹ on 1 Jan 1954 in Grand Rapids, Kent County, Michigan, USA. He was buried ³ on 5 Jan 1954 in Woodlawn Cemetery, Grand Rapids, Kent County, Michigan, USA. John married Anna van Tongeren on 17 May 1921.

John worked as Partner Hertel-Deyo Const.

A John William Hertel is listed as an Engineering student from Grand Rapids in a 1919 General Register from University of Michigan. WW I veteran. Member Fuller Ave CR Church. Died of heart attack.

Rev. George Gritter did his funeral. Estate value $191,315.

Rites for John Hertel held This Afternoon [Holland Evening Sentinel, The, Tuesday, January 05, 1954] GRAND RAPIDS:  

"Funeral services were to be held this afternoon for John W. Hertel, 56, of 1126 Iroquois Dr., S.E., who died of a heart attack last Thursday morning at Lakeworth, Fla., a day after he and his wife arrived here for a vacation.

"The Rev. George Gritter was to officiate at the rites and burial will be in Woodlawn cemetery.

"Mr. Hertei was a partner and co-founder of the Hertel-Deyo Construction Co.

"Surviving are the wife, five bothers, Benjamin, Joseph, George and William of Grand Rapids and Arnold of Holland; two sons, Jerry and Robert; two sisters, Mrs. William Goudberg of Phoenix, Ariz., and Mrs. Agnes Vermeer of Oakland, Calif., and five grandchildren."

Uncle John and Aunt Anne are buried next to their young grandson. My Dad and Uncle John were avid sportsmen and often went together on hunting and fishing trips. Years after both has passed away, a man (Joe Zoet) who had been on one of their hunting excursions in Upper Michigan related to me the following incident. He said, "One night heading back to camp we took a shortcut across the lake. Your Uncle John fell through the ice. The men in the party made a human chain and rescued him from a watery grave. When we returned to camp we built a fire, and had a prayer meeting. It was then that your Uncle realized his need to personally acknowledge Christ as his Savior, and he did." Knowing this, how fitting to read on his tombstone John ll:25, "I am the resurrection and the life, he that believeth in me, though he were head, yet shall he live." [THE HERTEL FAMILY HERITAGE by Leona Hertel]

Anna van Tongeren was born ^{1, 2} on 18 Dec 1898 in The Netherlands. She died ³ on 12 Jul 1976 in Grand Rapids, Kent County, Michigan, USA. She was buried ⁴ in Woodlawn Cemetery, Grand Rapids, Kent County, Michigan, USA. Anna married John William Hertel on 17 May 1921.

Anna immigrated ⁵ on 22 Oct 1907 to Ellis Island.

And next to Uncle John his dear wife, our Aunt Anne. I remember how beautiful she was-- lovely silver hair and always dressed in soft pastel colors. She was so faithful in visiting my Mom during her years of invalidism. Once when Mom expressed a desire for homemade apple pie (Which I didn't know how to make) Aunt Anne made one for her, and passed on the word to the rest of the family. In one week we had three. How sad that Aunt Anne too closed out her years with so many physical problems, until the Lord released her and promoted her to glory. Her verse on the marker describes her well: "Thou shalt guide me with thy counsel, and afterward receive me to glory" (Psalm 73:24). [THE HERTEL FAMILY HERITAGE by Leona Hertel]

Gerald Hertel [Parents] was born ¹ on 27 Sep 1922. He died ² on 6 May 2006 in Holland, Ottawa County, Michigan, USA. Gerald married ^{2, 3} Alice Talen on 19 Jun 1946.

Robert Bruce Hertel [Parents] was born ¹ on 19 Oct 1925 in Grand Rapids, Kent County, Michigan, USA. He died ^{1, 2, 3} on 29 Aug 2001 in Holland, Ottawa County, Michigan, USA. He was buried ⁴ in Woodlawn Cemetery, Grand Rapids, Kent County, Michigan, USA. Robert married Theressa Iwema "Terry". The marriage ended in divorce.

Other marriages:

DeNeff, Shirley Jean

Services are Saturday for Robert B. Hertel, 75. The Holland resident died Wednesday, Aug. 29, 2001, at Hospice House of Holland.

Born in Grand Rapids, he graduated from Grand Rapids Christian High School. He served in the U.S. Navy aboard the USS York Town during World War II.

Along with his brother, Jerry, he owned Hertel Construction, Holland Brick and Block and West Ottawa Golf Cub. He was a member of Fellowship Reformed Church.

He was preceded in death by his son, John W. Hertel II, in 1950.

He is survived by his wife, Shirley; children, Nancy Hertel of Chicago, Maryanne Hertel and Kevin Counihan of Wellesley, Mass., Robert and Lori Hertel of New Richmond, Thomas and Christy Hertel of Paris, Va.; four grandchildren; parents-in-law, Harry and Esther De Neff of Holland; brother, Jerry and Alice Hertel of Holland; in-laws, Judy and Lee Posma of Zeeland, Rick and Meb De Neff of Holland, Nancy and Jim Syphurs of Foley, Ala.; and several nieces and nephews.

A memorial service is at 11 a.m. Saturday at Fellowship Reformed Church, 300 N. 168th St., with the Revs. Jim Baar and Richard Rhem officiating.

Friends may greet the family following the service.

Burial will be in Woodlawn Cemetery in Grand Rapids.

Memorial contributions may be given to the Hospice of Holland or Holland Christian Schools.

Arrangements are by the Mulder Chapel, Dykstra Funeral Homes, 188 West 32nd St., Holland.

Grand Rapids Press, The (MI)
Date: August 31, 2001
Edition: 2
Page: L2

Robert Bruce Hertel [Parents] was born ¹ on 19 Oct 1925 in Grand Rapids, Kent County, Michigan, USA. He died ^{1, 2, 3} on 29 Aug 2001 in Holland, Ottawa County, Michigan, USA. He was buried ⁴ in Woodlawn Cemetery, Grand Rapids, Kent County, Michigan, USA. Robert married Shirley Jean DeNeff ⁵.

Other marriages:

Iwema, Theressa

Services are Saturday for Robert B. Hertel, 75. The Holland resident died Wednesday, Aug. 29, 2001, at Hospice House of Holland.

Born in Grand Rapids, he graduated from Grand Rapids Christian High School. He served in the U.S. Navy aboard the USS York Town during World War II.

Along with his brother, Jerry, he owned Hertel Construction, Holland Brick and Block and West Ottawa Golf Cub. He was a member of Fellowship Reformed Church.

He was preceded in death by his son, John W. Hertel II, in 1950.

He is survived by his wife, Shirley; children, Nancy Hertel of Chicago, Maryanne Hertel and Kevin Counihan of Wellesley, Mass., Robert and Lori Hertel of New Richmond, Thomas and Christy Hertel of Paris, Va.; four grandchildren; parents-in-law, Harry and Esther De Neff of Holland; brother, Jerry and Alice Hertel of Holland; in-laws, Judy and Lee Posma of Zeeland, Rick and Meb De Neff of Holland, Nancy and Jim Syphurs of Foley, Ala.; and several nieces and nephews.

A memorial service is at 11 a.m. Saturday at Fellowship Reformed Church, 300 N. 168th St., with the Revs. Jim Baar and Richard Rhem officiating.

Friends may greet the family following the service.

Burial will be in Woodlawn Cemetery in Grand Rapids.

Memorial contributions may be given to the Hospice of Holland or Holland Christian Schools.

Arrangements are by the Mulder Chapel, Dykstra Funeral Homes, 188 West 32nd St., Holland.

Grand Rapids Press, The (MI)
Date: August 31, 2001
Edition: 2
Page: L2

Shirley Jean DeNeff ¹ was born ² on 8 May 1940. She died ^{2, 3} on 4 Dec 2002 in Florida, USA. Shirley married Robert Bruce Hertel.

Grand Rapids Press, The (MI) - December 6, 2002
    Services are Saturday for Shirley Jean Hertel, 62. The Jupiter, Fla., resident, formerly of Holland, died Wednesday, Dec. 4, 2002.
    She was the past president, secretary and treasurer of the Palm Beach Women's' Tennis Association.
    She was a member of Christ Fellowship Church of Palm Beach Gardens in Florida.
    She was preceded in death by her husband, Robert, in 2001.
    She is survived by her son, Thomas and Christy Hertel of Waterford, Va.; stepchildren, Nancy Hertel of Chicago, Maryanne Hertel and Kevin Counihan of Wellesley, Mass., Robert and Lori Hertel of New Richmond, Mich.; four grandchildren; parents, Harris and Esther DeNeff of Holland; sisters, Judy and Lee Posma of Zeeland, Rick and Meb DeNeff of Holland, Nancy and Jim Syphurs of Foley, Ala.; and several nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles and cousins.
    Services are at 1 p.m. Saturday at Central Park Reformed Church, 614 Myrtle Ave., with the Rev. Richard Rhem officiating.
    Burial is at Woodlawn Cemetery.
    Memorial contributions may be made to the Hospice of Holland.

Gepko W. "George" Hertel [Parents] was born ¹ on 8 May 1899 in Grand Rapids, Kent County, Michigan, USA. He died on 8 Oct 1986 in Grand Rapids, Kent County, Michigan, USA. He was buried ² on 11 Oct 1986 in Woodlawn Cemetery, Grand Rapids, Kent County, Michigan, USA. George married Kathryn Buikema on 4 Aug 1920.

George worked as Salesman Bldr & Cont in 1930 in Grand Rapids, Kent County, Michigan, USA. In 1939 He lived at 1225 Fuller Ave NE; Grand Rapids, Kent County, Michigan, USA. He worked ³ as Building Contractor with Own Business in 1940 in Grand Rapids, Kent County, Michigan, USA.

Hertel, Geo; 1225 Fuller Ave NE, Grand Rapids / Michigan St; Year 1939.

Uncle George declares REJOICE AND BE GLAD. [THE HERTEL FAMILY HERITAGE by Leona Hertel]

Kathryn Buikema was born ^{1, 2} on 24 Jul 1895 in Michigan. She died ³ on 19 Dec 1987 in Grand Rapids, Kent County, Michigan, USA. Kathryn married Gepko W. Hertel "George" on 4 Aug 1920.

And Aunt Kitty declares THE GREATEST IS LOVE. [THE HERTEL FAMILY HERITAGE by Leona Hertel]

Dr. Alfred Glenn van Noord ¹ was born on 24 Jul 1920. He died ¹ on 24 Jan 1982 in Michigan. He was buried on 27 Jan 1982 in Lake Forest Cemetery, Grand Haven, Michigan. Alfred married Ruth Winifred Hertel.

Found as Glenn A. in the 1930 census data.

Ruth Winifred Hertel [Parents] was born ¹ on 25 Dec 1923. She died ² on 27 Jun 2001 in Holland, Ottawa County, Michigan, USA. She was buried ³ in Lake Forest Cemetery, Grand Haven, Michigan. Ruth married Dr. Alfred Glenn van Noord ³.

From
Web posted Friday, June 29, 2001 Ruth W. Van Noord, 77, of Holland, died Wednesday, June 27, 2001.
She was a member of Bethany Christian Reformed Church and Peace Presbyterian Church in Stuart, Fla. She was preceded in death by her husband, Dr. A. Glenn Van Noord, and by a son, Dr. Glenn R. Van Noord.
Surviving are her children, Barbara Van Noord of Grand Rapids, Linda and James Schippers of Holland, Kathleen Van Noord of Grand Haven, Rosemary and Richard Geertsma of Grand Haven, and Richard and Deborah Van Noord of Newberg, Ore.; 13 grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; brothers and sister, Ed and Dorothy Hertel of Cypress, Calif., Mary and Robert Hansen of Grand Rapids, and James and Dorothy Hertel of Holland.
A memorial service will be 7 p.m. Monday at Bethany Christian Reformed Church, 11 E. 32nd St., with the Rev. Richard Hertel officiating. Burial will be in Lake Forest Cemetery, Grand Haven.
Visiting is 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. today at Lakeshore Memorial Services, 11939 James St.
Memorials may be made to Christian Reformed World Relief Committee.

Dr. Glenn Richard van Noord [Parents] was born ¹ on 6 Mar 1947. He died ² on 15 Mar 1998 in Grand Rapids, Kent County, Michigan, USA. He was buried on 20 Mar 1998 in Lake Forest Cemetery, Grand Haven, Michigan. Glenn married ³ Barb in 1973.

    Glenn Van Noord was a family physician in Grand Rapids and a member of Thornapple Covenant Church from 1993 until 1998. He was raised in Battle Creek, MI, and attended Calvin College in the 1960s. After briefly considering going to seminary, he discovered a love for science, and wound up in medical school in Detroit. He lived in Detroit during the race riots in the early 1970s, and witnessed the very real effect poverty can have on a community.
    As a Christian, he sought ways to put his faith into action. Glenn loved rooting for the "underdog," loved hearing people's stories, and loved using his gifts to improve the lives of others. As a physician, he was known to go above and beyond to provide care for his patients - giving rides, finding jobs, listening to worries, lending money... learning to say “no” was tough for him.
    He liked the idea of continuing a legacy of his grandparents, who into their 80s volunteered at Degage Ministries in downtown Grand Rapids. He started a youth group trip each month to Degage, feeling it was important for his and other kids at Thornapple to be exposed to lifestyles and opinions and experiences which were different from their own. He also volunteered at the health clinic at Heartside in Grand Rapids' homeless community.
    At age 51, his love for adventure and new experience brought him to Central America, where he died suddenly of a heart attack. His wife, Barb, and kids Dave and Kate, feel so blessed that the Glenn Van Noord scholarship combines some of the things that made Glenn who he was: new experiences, serving the poor, love for teenagers and the gospel. We hope that the scholarship is one way that Thornapple youth can become part of what God is doing in the world, to "bring good news to the poor... proclaim release to the captives and recovery of sight to the blind, to let the oppressed go free, to proclaim the year of the Lord's favor" (Luke 4). [http://www.thornapple.org/media/7505/Glenn%20Van%20Noord%20brochure.pdf]