Gene Dornbush

Gene Dornbush, 88, of Zeeland, faithful servant of Jesus Christ was welcomed into the Savior’s embrace on February 3, 2023. Gene lived the last years of his life with Progressive Supranuclear Palsy and was cared for at home patiently and faithfully by his loving wife, Hazel, with help from the caring staff of Comfort Keepers. The last 9 months were peaceful for Gene at Rest Haven with their amazing staff along with Gentiva Hospice. Gene was born in Atwood, Michigan, on May 17, 1934, to Rev. Menzo and Cynthia (Hartger) Dornbush. He married Hazel De Vries on Oct. 18, 1956. After graduating from Calvin College he taught mathematics at Zeeland Christian School, Unity Christian High School and Grand Valley State University. He also worked at Herman Miller for 10 years. He was a member of Third Christian Reformed Church where he served as an elder, deacon, and catechism teacher. Many Zeelanders know him for his annual Snoopy Snow Sculpture on Taft Street. Gene was preceded in death by his son-in-law John Boss, his great-grandson Caleb Roosma, and his siblings: Robert Dornbush, Evelyn Harris, Jewel Klok, and Les Dornbush. He is survived by his wife of 66 years, Hazel, their children: Linda (Warren) Disselkoen of Zeeland, Kathy (Harv) Roosma of Jenison, Karen (Doug) Riemersma of Zeeland, Jim (Nancy) Dornbush of Grandville, Amy (Brent) Sluiter of Holland; 18 grandchildren and spouses, 27 great-grandchildren, siblings: Lois & George Reenders, Carolyn Breedveld, Muriel & Dave Zandstra, Gordon & Mina Dornbush; in-laws: John Harris, Bev Dornbush, Mary & Will Huizing, John Dekkinga, Carolyn R. De Vries, Carolyn A. De Vries, Bruce & Marcia De Vries; and many extended family members. A memorial service will be held at 12:00 noon, Tuesday, February 7, 2023, at Third Christian Reformed Church, 10 W. Central Avenue, Zeeland MI 49464. Visitation will be 3:00-5:00 PM, Monday at Third CRC in the Fireside Room. The service on Tuesday will be livestreamed on the usual Third CRC livestream broadcast channel. https://www.youtube.com/live/T3s3OiCk28c?feature=share Memorial contributions may be made to Resthaven or Gentiva Hospice. Arrangements by Yntema Funeral Home, 251 S. State Street, Zeeland MI 49464.

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Gene Dornbush

May 17, 1934 - February 3, 2023