Donald W. Van Kersen Obituary
It is with great sadness that we announce the death of Donald W. Van Kersen (Kalamazoo, Michigan), who passed away on September 28, 2024, at the age of 97, leaving to mourn family and friends. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Donald W. Van Kersen to pay them a last tribute.
He was predeceased by: his parents, George Kersen and Anna Van Kersen (Kreeger); his wife Genevieve E. Tripp; his daughter Lynn; his son-in-law Patrick Vallier; and his stepsiblings, George Van Kersen (Charlene) and Evelyn Meek.
He is survived by: his daughter Sue McCauley (Dan); his grandchildren, Brant Vallier (Liz), Ryan Vallier (Shannon), Kellan McCauley (Ashley) and Jacob McCauley (Marcy); his great grandchildren, Tyler, Hannah, Emma, Nathan, Ryan, Jr., Braylen and Bo Vallier; and his brother-in-law David Trip (Beth).
Visitation will be held on Friday, October 11th 2024 from 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM at the Langeland Family Funeral Homes, Westside Chapel (3926 S 9th St, Kalamazoo, MI 49009). A memorial service will be held on Friday, October 11th 2024 at 11:00 AM at the Langeland Family Funeral Homes Burial & Cremation Services (3926 S 9th St, Kalamazoo, MI 49009).
Memorial contributions may be made to The Vineyards Assisted Living Activities Fund.
