William Land

William "Bill" Land, a retired police officer for the city of Kentwood passed away on Saturday, October 23, 2021, at 75 years young. He was born February 20, 1946, in Grand Rapids, Michigan, to the late Robert and Laura (Holmes) Land. Bill was an Army veteran who served his Country with honor during the Vietnam War as a member of the 1st Infantry Division in 1967-1968. Bill drove Sportsman model race cars at Berlin Raceway in Marne, MI for nearly 2 decades exhibiting his pride in being a police officer with a paint scheme of a police car and his FOP Lodge number as his car number "173." Unfortunately, Bill was injured during a race in 1999, ending his racing career. He was a man of Faith who had a close relationship with Jesus Christ His Savior who he can now be with. Bill was a member of the Grand Rapids Barbershop Chorus for several years, also partnering up with other members of the chorus to form multiple recognized quartets, competing nationally. Survivors include his two sons, Jeff (Jennifer) and Chris (Nasia) Land; 7 grandchildren; 2 sisters, Phyllis and Barb; long-time loved friend, Nancy Matson; and kitty, Taylor. Bill treasured his pets and is joined together again with his dogs, Travis & Buddy. Visitation will be held on Monday, November 1, 2021, from Noon until 1:00 p.m. at Michigan Cremation & Funeral Care, 3627 Linden Avenue S.E., Grand Rapids, MI 49548, with the funeral service at 1:00 p.m. Visitation will continue on Monday evening from 6:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. at the funeral home. Burial of Bill's cremated remains will be at Fort Custer National Cemetery. Arrangements are entrusted to Michigan Cremation & Funeral Care, Grand Rapids, 616-452-3006, exclusive provider of Veteran's Funeral Care. To order memorial trees or send flowers to the family in memory of William Land, please visit our flower store.