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.
Mary and family: please accept my deep condolences at the loss of your loved one: enjoyed the times you and him came to shop for parts and our little talks. Grace: former secretary star industrial
Mary and Family:
Sorry to hear of Marion’s passing. I remember the day that the cows were moved to the new barn. Marion said don’t ever do that. They didn”t like the new barn at first. A lot of good memories over the years.
Offering our deepest sympathies to all of you! We wish we could be there in person but we have a positive case of COVID in our home.
Praying for peace and comfort for Aunt Mary, our cousins, and all of the friends and family of Uncle Marion.
Love, Chad, Beth, Jacob, and Jordyn Visser
“Blessed are those who morn, for they shall be comforted.”
Thinking of the family in this time of loss and asking God to tenderly care for your deepest needs.
Our love and prayers are with you,