Bernard Ten Harmsel

December 31, 1927 - December 31, 2013

December 12, 1927 - December 31, 2013 Bernard Ten Harmsel, 86, of Zeeland, passed away Tuesday, December 31, 2013. Bernard was born December 6, 1927 in Hull, IA to Herman and Gertrude Ten Harmsel. He married Anna Mae Kroll on September 10, 1948. Bernie and Anna Mae raised their family in Zeeland and were members of Bethel Christian Reformed Church. He worked at Sligh Furniture for 35 years and 10 years at Haworth. Bernie is survived by his children: Harlan and Sandy Ten Harmsel of Zeeland, Steven and Beverly Ten Harmsel of Zeeland, Ruth and Brad De Wys of Holland, Robert and Diane Ten Harmsel of Zeeland, Daniel and Joyce Ten Harmsel of Allegan, James and Kathy Ten Harmsel of Zeeland, 13 grandchildren, 21 great-grandchildren, 8 great-great-grandchildren, in-laws: Clara Ten Harmsel, Arloa Ten Harmsel, Sherwin and Joan Kroll, Margaret Kroll and several nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be held at 1:00 pm, Friday, January 3, 2014 at the Yntema Funeral Home, 251 S. State Street, Zeeland. The Rev. Dan Kinnas will officiate. Visiting hours will be 6-8 pm, Thursday at the Yntema Funeral Home. Burial will be in Zeeland Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to Hospice of Holland. www.yntemafh.com