Eugene was born on February 26th, 1937 in Zeeland, MI to Cornilius and Henriette Spoelman. Eugene graduated from Hudsonville High School in 1956. After graduating, Eugene joined the United States Army where he served until 1958. On April 28th, 1961 he married the love of his life, Marie Harsevoort. Eugene loved to give back to the point that he donated a total of 14 gallons to the American Red Cross. Eugene was a long time member of Faith Reformed Church in Zeeland, MI. He worked and eventually retired from Mead Johnson. When Eugene wasn’t working, he had many hobbies including, fishing, gardening (food and Flowers), bowling, billiards, golf, camping, and cards with the family. After retirement, Eugene worked at Family Fare for 10+ years.
Eugene is survived by: his wife, Marie Joyce Spoelman; sons, Scott (Sandra) Spoelman, David (Diane) Spoelman, and Rodney Spoelman; grandchildren, Michael Spoleman, Sean Spoelman, Eric Spoelman, Olivia Spoelman, Adam Spoelman, Sapphire Spoelman, and Trisha Spoelman; great grandchildren, Asher Ely, River Ely, Louise Spoelman, and Josephine Spoelman; in-laws, John VanderKooi, Virginia Harsevoort, and Larry (Addy) Nykamp.
Eugene was preceded in death by: his parents, Cornilius and Henriette Spoelman; in-laws, Bill (Toni) Strong, Elaine VanderKooi, Alvin (Lois) Harsevoort, and Gary Harsevoort.
A visitation will take place on Thursday March 28th, 2024 from 6-9 PM at Lakeshore Memorial Services, 11939 James St. Holland, MI 49424. A funeral Service will be on Friday March 29th, 2024 at 1 PM at Lakeshore Memorial Services. Burial will take place at Rest Lawn Memorial Gardens.
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