Leonard Cornelius Ericks

October 8, 1949 - June 23, 2022

Leonard C. Ericks, age 72, passed away on Tuesday, June 21, 2022. Leonard was born in Chicago, IL and graduated from Chicago Christian High School. He and his parents moved to Florida in 1976 and lived there until 1987 when they moved to Holland, MI. He worked in retail for many years and retired from Hope College Creative Dining. He was a member of Noordeloos Christian Reformed Church for many years. It was always a personal goal of his to serve in an orphanage and Noordeloos church helped make this dream a reality for him when he took a trip with them to Haiti. He was currently a member at Bethany Christian Reformed Church. He is preceded in death by his parents; Cornelius and Annette Ericks; and 2 siblings who died in infancy. He is survived by his aunt, Louise Van Kuiken; aunt, Myra Van Kuiken; aunt, Karlene Holleman; and many cousins. Visitation with the family is Noon-1:00 pm on Saturday, June 25, 2022, at Langeland Sterenberg Funeral Home, 315 E. 16th St. Holland, MI 49423. Funeral services are the same day starting at 1:00 pm also at the funeral home officiated by Pastor Dan Walcott. Burial to take place in North Holland Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be given in Leonard’s honor to Resthaven. www.langelandsterenberg.com