Gerald R. Van Prooyen Obituary
With heavy hearts, we announce the death of Gerald R. Van Prooyen of Schererville, Indiana, who passed away on January 22, 2021 at the age of 90. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Gerald R. Van Prooyen to pay them a last tribute.
He was predeceased by: his siblings, George Van Prooyen (late Terri), Glen Van Prooyen (Dianne) and Mary Ellen Van Prooyen; and his parents, Bert Prooyen and Ella Van Prooyen.
He is survived by: his wife Mildred Van Prooyen; his children, Tom Van Prooyen (Barb), Mariellen Boomsma (Brian), Diane Saxsma (Ed) and Gary Van Prooyen (Karen); his grandchildren, Ryan Van Prooyen, Jordan Van Prooyen, Janelle Lindemulder (Pete), Brandon Boomsma (Krista), Jaclyn Boomsma, Scott Saxsma (Todd), Cory Saxsma (April), Adam Van Prooyen and Matthew Van Prooyen; his great grandchildren, Paisley, Tanner Saxsma, Ava, Chase, Anya Lindemulder, Brody, Braelynn, Briar and Briggs Boomsma; and his brother Burton Van Prooyen (Ardess).
Memorial contributions may be given to Highland Christian School or Crown Point Christian School.
