Ralph Henry Lettinga, 86, of Wayland, died Thursday, Oct. 19.
Ralph was a lifelong dairy farmer and cattle broker at his family’s farm.
He is survived by his children, Kevin and Debra L. Lettinga, Ken and Debra J. Lettinga, Stephanie and Darryl Helmholdt; grandchildren, Ashley and Chris House, Aubrey and Josh Van Laan, Austin and Julianne Lettinga, Alexa and Bill Klunder, Vanessa Lalone, August Lettinga, Ryan and Tiffany Lettinga, Nicole and Eric Buys, Derrek and Treasure Helmholdt, Keith Helmholdt; 25 great grandchildren; brothers and sisters, Vern and Pat Lettinga; sisters-in-law and brothers-in-law, Ellie Lettinga, Ellen and Ron Sabin, Jim Stringham; many nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his wife of 60 years, June; brothers, Theodore Lettinga, Wilbur Lettinga.
His funeral will be held at 11 a.m. Wednesday, Oct. 25 at Friendship Christian Reformed Church, 190 100th St. SE, Byron Center, with Rev. Cal Compagner officiating. Burial will be held at Elmwood Cemetery, Wayland Township. Relatives and friends may meet the family Tuesday from 4 to 8 pm at the church (please use door A).
Those who wish may make memorial contributions to Moline Christian School.
