Proceeded in death by his parents George and Elaine DeLeeuw. Survived by his wife Rita Lipscomb; children-Bob Lipscomb (Amy), Pam Silvernail (Dan), Sara Barnaby (Curt), Brad Deleeuw, Lori Fleischmann (Luke), Todd Deleeuw (Rhonda); brother Lee DeLeeuw (Miriam). 20 grandchildren; 6 great grandchildren.

Cremation has taken place. The family will receive guests Saturday March 2nd 11am-1pm, funeral service at 1pm with a luncheon to follow at: St. Paul Lutheran Church 8436 Kraft Ave. Caledonia, MI 49333

In lieu of flowers donations can be made to help with funeral costs and medical bills at: The Lavern J. DeLeeuw Memorial Fund Chemical Bank 6225 Kalamazoo Ave. Kentwood, MI 49508.

Arrangements have been entrusted to Michigan Cremation & Funeral Care.