VANDYKE

Chris James VanDyke, age 77, of Lowell, passed away Thursday, January 9, 2025.

He was preceded in death by his mother-in-law, Clara Marshall; brothers-in-law, Robert Stauffer, and Mark Stauffer. Chris is survived by his wife of 57 years, Patricia; children, Melissa (Ron) VanOverbeek, Michelle (Kurt) Masselink; grandchildren, Joshua (Dianna) VanOverbeek, Sydney (Robert Schodowski) Hopkins, Samantha (Ian) Boomsma, Taylor Masselink; great-grandchildren, Colton, Jameson, Charlie; brother, Robert (Debbie) VanDyke; sister, Janet VanDyke; brother-in-law, Dennis (Sandra) Stauffer; and sister-in-law, Janice (Robert) Becker.

Chris graduated from Lowell High School in 1965. He served in the United States Army during the Vietnam War. Chris worked for 35 years at Dermody Truck Sales. He enjoyed golf, bowling, fishing, boating and camping. Chris had a hole-in-one and bowled a 300. Services will be held at 11 a.m. on Friday, January 17, 2025, with visitation 1 hour prior, at Roth-Gerst Funeral Home, 305 N. Hudson Lowell, MI 49331. Fr. Leonard Sudlik officiating.  Memorial contributions can be made to Corewell Health Hospice, 100 Michigan St. NE, Grand Rapids, MI 49503, or Tunnel to Tower Foundation, 2361 Hylan Boulevard, Staten Island, NY 10306.