Lawrence Dieleman

Lawrence Alfred Dieleman, age 89, of Kentwood, passed away early Wednesday morning, November 30, 2011 at Metro Health Hospital in Wyoming. The son of Carl & Jenny (VanderEst) Dieleman, he was born on September 28, 1922 in Grand Rapids and proudly served in the U.S. Coast Guard before retiring from The Grand Rapids Press where he worked as a pressman for 30 years. He was preceded in death by his wife, Thelma June (Winn) Dieleman. Surviving are his children, Barbara Nemecek of Alto, Robert Dieleman of Sparta, and Richard Dieleman of Grand Rapids. Honoring his wishes, no services will be held and cremation will take place. Arrangements were entrusted to the Michigan Crematin Company, honored provider of Veterans Funeral Care. To order memorial trees or send flowers to the family in memory of Lawrence Dieleman, please visit our flower store.