Glenn Allyn Van Haitsma Obituary
We bid farewell to Glenn Allyn Van Haitsma of Hamburg, Michigan, whose journey of life gracefully concluded on May 2, 2024 at the age of 96. Glenn Allyn Van touched countless lives with warmth and kindness, leaving behind cherished memories that will forever echo in hearts. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Glenn Allyn Van Haitsma to pay them a last tribute.
He was predeceased by: his parents, Martha Haitsma and Clarence Van Haitsma. He is survived by: his close friends, Trang Dinh (Hao Dinh), Linh Chen (Tom Chen), Trinh Chang (Albert Chang), Hai Truong (Regina Truong) and Tim Truong; his siblings, Dale Van Haitsma (Charlotte), Terry Van Haitsma (Judy Bruinsma) and Carol DeKorte; his siblings-in-law, Susan Van Haitsma (Jeff Webster), Martha Van Haitsma (Chip Bamberger), Sara Wagner (Dean Wagner), Daniel Van Haitsma (Maryanne Van Haitsma), Josh Wagner (Kate Wagner), Aaron Bamberger (Rachel Agner), Nathan Bamberger (Carolyn Raithel), Emily Van Haitsma and Abigail Van Haitsma; his great grandchildren, Austin, Allie, Anna Dinh, Ian, Khai Chang, Eian, Ruth Chen, Sara, Andrew Truong, Owen, Elinor Wagner and Arthur Andrew Bamberger; and also, Hua and Van Truong.
In 2020, Glenn contracted COVID, which accelerated cognitive decline, but he retained his inner gentleness.
In lieu of flowers, gifts can be made to Plowshare at 219 W. Main St., Waukesha WI 53186 - https://www.plowshareftm.org or First Presbyterian Church of Holland MI at 659 State St., Holland MI 49423 – https://www.fpcholland.org.
