Robert John 
Minnema Sr., age 62, of Wayland, died Thursday, July 9.
Minnema Sr., age 62, of Wayland, died Thursday, July 9.Robert was retired after 40 years at Knoll Group, Local 1615 United Brotherhood of Carpenters.
He is survived by his wife of 41 years Geralyn; children, Robert Jr., Michael, Jeffrey, Kimberly (Jason) Gulch.
Funeral service will be announced in Sunday’s edition of the Grand Rapids Press. Memorial contributions may be made to 4065 Saladin Drive. SE, Grand Rapids, MI 49546.