Troy Daniel “Dan” Wassink, age 61, passed away peacefully at home, surrounded by family, on October 15, 2026.
Dan lived with appendix cancer for many years, but it never kept him from fully embracing life. Up to his final days, he pursued work he loved, spent time with close friends and family, traveled to places he loved, and looked forward to his next adventure.
Dan was kind, helpful, humorous, and a bit mischievous-qualities that brought laughter to every gathering. He was inquisitive, loved gaining knowledge, and thoroughly enjoyed a good debate on nearly any topic. Dan also had a deep love for music, especially live music, and enjoyed attending concerts. For more than 30 years, he attended Summerfest in Milwaukee with friends, making it a favorite tradition where he could experience nearly every genre of music in one place.
Dan had a lifelong passion for technology, computers, and electronics, and he was a true trendsetter in that world. He was fortunate to make that passion his life’s work and to share it with others: from his early days at VandenBerg Stereo, to overseeing IT at Shoreline Creations, to serving as an Apple Genius. In the final chapter of his career, Dan became an educator, helping thousands of people through his tutorials on Apple products and software. His members and online community will truly miss him.
For Dan, Beth was his person-his “Chik”-and he was, and will always remain, the love of her life. Their shared adventures began with their beach wedding in the Keys and continued through annual visits to Disney World, Dan’s favorite place on earth; road trips; and recent journeys to New England in 2025 and the national parks of the West in spring 2026. They could almost always be found together, sharing the experiences and adventures they loved.
Dan’s family was at the heart of his life. He loved them deeply and was deeply loved in return. As the family’s memory keeper, he captured both small and significant moments in photos and videos that his family will always cherish and that future generations will enjoy.
Dan was preceded in death by his father, Carl Wassink; stepmother, Ruth Wassink; stepfather, Robert Lanning; mother-in-law, Sharon Noteboom; and infant sister, Wendy Wassink.
He is survived by his wife, Beth Wassink; mother, Phyllis Ann Smith; brother, Nick and Jo Ann Wassink; sisters, Whitney and Ed Gasper, and Melissa and David Tatlock; brothers-in-law, Robert and Susan Noteboom, and William and Carolyn Noteboom; sister-in-law, Rebecca and Dennis Shelp; father-in-law, Richard Noteboom; and many nieces, nephews, and extended family.
A Celebration of Life Open House will be held Sunday, October 25, from 4 – 7 p.m. with an honorary toast at 5 p.m. at the Moose Lodge 1116, 106 S. River Ave., Holland, MI 49423.
Condolences for the family may be left online at www.langelandsterenberg.com.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions in Dan’s honor may be given to Hospice of Holland at www.hollandhospice.org or by mail to 270 Hoover Blvd., Holland, MI 49423; or to Appendicure at https://givebutter.com/in-memory-of-dan-wassink-ftulan – https://appendicure.com/ – 501(c)(3) · EIN 41-5040966.
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