Obituary
Robert (Bob) Dale DeJonge, 83, of Hudsonville, MI, and of Ft. Myers Beach, FL passed away on November 25, 2018 at his residence in Ft. Myers Beach. He was born on May 15, 1935 in Kent City, MI to the late Willard and Berdette (Mannes) DeJonge. He was a member of Beach Baptist Church of Ft. Myers Beach, FL. Bob taught Industrial Arts at Hudsonville High School, Lansing Community College, and the University of Tennessee. He was also a Contractor/Builder of residential homes in Michigan and Tennessee. Bob enjoyed following his favorite sports teams and always living near water. He is survived by his loving wife of 37 years, Jacky DeJonge; his son, Gregory Dale DeJonge and his wife Jan; his son, Bradley Jon DeJonge and his wife Mary; his son, Kevin Scott; his brother, Bill DeJonge and his wife Mary; his brother, Hank DeJonge and his wife Ellen; his sister in law, Lois DeJonge; his 8 grandchildren, Ross, Melissa (Pete Hilzey) Taylor (Hannah) DeJonge, Jeff (Audrey) DeJonge, Steve, Amanda (Tony) Vangeest, Alex (Kelley) DeJonge, Caleb and his fiancé Hannah Knoper; his 11 great grandchildren, Evihn, Carter Jae, Jax, Teddy, Aiden, Rylan, Henry, Paityn, Wyatt, Dakota, and Dawson. Bob was preceded in death by his parents, Willard and Berdette (Mannes) DeJonge, and his brother Bruce DeJonge. A Celebration of Life honoring Bob will be held on Thursday, November 29, 2018 at 4:00 pm at Oyster Bay, led by Pastor Shawn and Sherri Critser. Arrangements are in the care and trust of Baldwin Brothers Funerals and Cremations, Ft. Myers, FL.
Sunrise over the bay the morning of Bob's passing taken and shared by neighbors.