Rev. Robert D. Ritsema's obituary , Passed away on October 29, 2024 in Cedar Lake, Indiana

Rev. Robert D. Ritsema

July 27, 1944 - October 29, 2024 (80 years old)

Cedar Lake, Indiana

Rev. Robert D. Ritsema's obituary , Passed away on October 29, 2024 in Cedar Lake, Indiana

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Smits Funeral Homes Ltd

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Rev. Robert D. Ritsema

July 27, 1944 - October 29, 2024 (80 years old)

Cedar Lake, Indiana

Robert D. Ritsema Obituary

With profound sadness, we say goodbye to Robert D. Ritsema of Cedar Lake, Indiana, whose vibrant spirit touched the lives of many. Robert left this world on October 29, 2024 at the age of 80, leaving a void in the lives of so many people. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of Robert D. Ritsema to show support.

He was predeceased by: his brother Calvin Ritsema (Ruth); his parents, James E. Ritsema and Jane Ritsema; and his parents-in-law, Warren and Lou Van Til.

He is survived by: his wife Cheryl Ritsema; his children, Robert M. Ritsema (Lisa) and Laura Schreiber (Gary); his grandchildren, Austin Ritsema (Shianne), Seth Ritsema, Makenzie Ritsema, Margot Schreiber (Evan Elmore), Amanda Schreiber, Garret Schreiber and Benjamin Schreiber; his great grandchildren, Brooklyn and Knox Ritsema; his brothers, Dr. James A. Ritsema (Esther), Gordon Ritsema (Drynda) and Rev. John Ritsema (Cindy); and his siblings-in-law, Rick Van Til (Barb), Elaine Baker (Mitch), Kathy Alderink and Karen Slopsema.

Visitation will be held on Sunday, November 3rd 2024 from 2:00 PM to 5:00 PM at the Smits Funeral Home (2121 Pleasant Springs Ln, Dyer, IN 46311). A memorial service will be held on Saturday, November 16th 2024 at 1:00 PM at the Graafschap Christian Reformed Church (5973 Church St, Holland, MI 49423).

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be given to Rehoboth Christian School (http://www.rcsnm.org.) or to the family.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Smits Funeral Homes Ltd



Sun

Nov 03

Visitation

2:00 PM - 5:00 PM

Smits Funeral Home
2121 Pleasant Springs Ln, Dyer, IN 46311

Sat

Nov 16

Memorial service

1:00 PM

Graafschap Christian Reformed Church
5973 Church St, Holland, MI 49423

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