This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: WHL44 Surnames: VANDENBERG, VROEGINDEWEY, NAPP, BEAK, HOTRUM, BOLLE, POTT, COOPER Classification: obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.michigan.counties.kalamazoo/25972/mb.ashx Message Board Post: VAN DEN BERG, Peter E. Age 79 Of Kalamazoo Peter went to be with the Lord Monday morning, March 15, 2010 at Alamo Nursing Home. He was born February 27, 1931 in Kalamazoo, the son of Peter and Nellie (Vroegindewey) VanDenBerg. On September 8, 1950, he was united in marriage to Anna Jean Napp in Kalamazoo. Peter worked as a carpenter for over 40 years, employed by Western Michigan University for 12 years, Miller-Davis Company for 16 years and self-employed for several years. He was a member of Second Christian Reformed Church. Surviving are his wife of 59 years, Anna VanDenBerg; their two children, Dennis (Janice) VanDenBerg of Kalamazoo, and Cynthia (Jeff) Beak of Mattawan; three grandchildren, Kristina VanDenBerg, Karen VanDenBerg, and Jaidan Beak; great grandson, Jared Hotrum; step-grandchildren, Jayna (Scott) VandenBerg, Karen (Mike) Bolle; and Steven (Sheri) Pott; seven step great grandchildren, Allison, Carlie, Josie, Emily, Maleah, Caiden, and Dominic; one sister, Arlene Cooper of Grand Rapids; and several niec! es, nephews, sisters, and brothers-in-law. Preceding him in death were his parents; and one son, Terry VanDenBerg on May 19, 1964. Funeral services for Peter will be at 11:00 AM on Thursday at Second Christian Reformed Church, 3015 Nichols Road, with Rev. Dr. Warren E. Lammers and Pastor Bill Napp officiating. Friends may visit with the family from 5 to 8 PM on Wednesday at Langeland Family Funeral Homes, Memorial Chapel, 622 S. Burdick Street. Private interment will be in Mt. Ever-Rest Memorial Park. As anexpression of sympathy, memorial contributions may be directed to Second Christian Reformed Church, Kalamazoo Gospel Mission or Alamo Nursing Home. Please visit www.langelands.com to sign Peter's online guestbook or leave a condolence to the family. Published in Kalamazoo Gazette on March 16, 2010 (Posted by a VOLUNTEER-NO family connection) Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board.