Clifford Harmsen, age 85 of Burnips, died Sunday, Oct. 25.

Clifford was a lifelong farmer, even in his retirement he loved to go and visit other farmers. He was an avid fisherman and hunter. He was a member of Life Change Community Church.

He is survived by his wife of 62 years, Bonieta; his children, grandchildren and great grandchildren: Lori Berens (Kristin and Mitch Poll [Brady, Lily and Sierra] and Mitchell Berens), Randall Harmsen (Nicholas and Rachel Harmsen [Philly] and Olivia and Christopher Dangler), Lisa and Jesse Genther (Kaley Genther, and Justin Genther and Staci Wolcott [Aubrey, Kyra and Ryleigh]) and Julie and Roger Marble (Jessica and Casey Goodenough [Axton and Callen] Jaden Marble, Jami Marble, Bethanie Clevenger, Alie Close and Katie Marble; sister Joyce Ulberg and sister-in-law Carol Wright.

Clifford was preceded in death by his son, Rodney, in 1962.

Visitation will be 4 to 7 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 27, at Langeland-Sterenberg Funeral Home, 315 East 16th Street, Holland. The funeral will be 1 p.m. Wednesday at Life Change Community Church 3014 Newell St., Dorr. Interment will be in Salem Township Cemetery.

Memorial contributions may be given to Life Change Community Church.

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