VANPUTTEN, Peter A.
Kalamazoo

Age 82, passed away on Saturday, August 26, 2023. Peter was born on October 18, 1940, the son of the late John and Annie (VandenBerg) VanPutten. He graduated from Grand Rapids South Christian High and served in the United States Army Reserves. Pete had over 40 years of experience selling lawn equipment and owned and operated Extreme Power in Kalamazoo. He also was a skilled tradesman and in addition to his lawn business, he demolished and built homes. Pete enjoyed being outdoors, fishing, riding his Harley, doing lawn work, fixing things and putzing around his garage. He also loved being up north. He was a gracious person and was always willing to lend a helping hand to anyone. Pete was a long-time member of Hope Church in Kalamazoo. He is survived by his wife, Marklyn “Markie” (McCray) VanPutten; children, Jon (Amy) VanPutten, Karyn (Jeffrey) Hoeksema and Sara (David) DeMann; grandchildren, Zachary VanPutten, Taylor (Tyler) Austin, Luke (Anna) VanPutten, Chad (Christi) Hoeksema, Kade (Regan) Hoeksema, Lynden Hoeksema, Jace DeMann and Kate DeMann; great-grandchildren, Brittyn, Kaia, Baylor and Kuiper Hoeksema; siblings, Marie (Robert) Faber, Joanne Naber, Roger (Virginia “Ginger”) VanPutten and Eugene “Gene” (Kathy) VanPutten; brother in-law, Pat (Kris) McCray; many nieces, nephews and cousins; as well as a host of close friends. Besides his parents, Pete was preceded in death by his brother in-law, Roger Naber. A memorial service will be held on Tuesday, September 19, 2023 at 2:00 PM at Hope Church, 910 Jenks Blvd., Kalamazoo, MI 49006, with Pastors Kent Frens and Kevin Sanders officiating. Visitation will take place at the church one hour prior to the service. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Centrica Rose Arbor Place or the Parkinson’s Foundation.