Florence Van De Riet Obituary
We are sad to announce that on February 9, 2019, at the age of 92, Florence Van De Riet (Milaca, Minnesota), born in Princeton, Minnesota passed away. Family and friends can send flowers and condolences in memory of the loved one. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Florence Van De Riet to pay them a last tribute.
She was loved and cherished by many people including: her parents, Henry Droogsma and Anne Droogsma (Jongejeugd); her children, Marilyn Hielkema (Don) of Brooklyn Park, Lois Ritzema (Dick) of Milaca, Phil of Milaca, Bob of Milaca and Lynette Swanson (Bob) of Milaca; her daughter-in-law Carol Van De Riet of Princeton; her grandchildren, Patti Bjurman (Eric), Scott Ritzema (Jen), Kristin Van De Riet, Steve Ritzema (Natalie), Bryon Ritzema (Erin), Jon Ritzema (Beth), Mike Van De (Karee), Nicki Baumann, Jeremy Ritzema (Heather), Jason Swanson (Katie) and Brad Ritzema; her brother Ray Droogsma (Lil) of Milaca; her siblings-in-law, Jean Droogsma of Milaca, Joan Droogsma of Milaca, Carolyn Droogsma of Gulf Breeze, Florida and Lowell Van De (Mary); her grandmother Flo; her husband Wayne; her son Wes; her siblings, Agnes (Herman), Dena (Vernon), Edith (Herman), Sid, Ernie and Hank; and her brother-in-law Vernon Van De Riet. She was also cherished by many nieces and nephews.