Marion Visser of Martin died Friday, Dec. 3, at the age of 84.

He was born the oldest of five boys on Oct. 11, 1937, in North Blendon, MI the son of Louis and Grace (Bruins) Visser.
He graduated from Unity Christian High School in Hudsonville. On Sept.r20, 1961, he married with Mary Bosscher and together they raised six children. Marion worked to provide for his family as a semitruck driver for a few years before starting a dairy farm in North Blendon in 1968. In 1973 he relocated his family and the farm to Martin where he started attending East Martin Christian Reformed Church, a member there ever since.
Marion had a passion for music, especially the old hymns. He also loved baseball, he particularly enjoyed watching the Detroit Tigers play. More than anything though he loved his grandchildren.
He is survived by his wife of 60 years: Mary Visser; children: Evelyn Bergman, Karen (Jack) Seinen, Sandy (Larry) Foote, Wes (Karen) Visser, Dennis Visser, and Kimberly (James) Herbert; 35 grandchildren and 21 great grandchildren.
Visitation will take place from 4 to 7 p.m. Friday, Dec. 10, at East Martin Christian Reformed Church. The funeral will take place on Saturday, Dec. 11, with a time of visiting from 10 a.m. until the time of service at 11 a.m. Pastor Steve Smail will officiate. Marion will be laid to rest at East Martin Cemetery immediately following the service.
Memorials made in Marion’s memory may be directed to East Martin Christian Reformed Church, 1782 5th Street, Martin, MI 49070.