Peter G. Elzinga, 87, of Zeeland, died on Monday, October 24, 2022.
Pete was born on January 25, 1935, to Tom and Edith (Lamer) Elzinga. Peter graduated from Holland Christian High School and attended college. He married Marilyn Van Rhee in 1956. Pete and Marilyn raised their children in Zeeland and Redlands, California, and are members of the First Protestant Reformed Church of Holland. Pete worked for many years at Colonial Clock and later BLD Products before his retirement. Peter was preceded in death by his son Karl Elzinga in 2006, and his siblings: James, Marjorie Harbin, Louis, Elaine Walters, Ted, Joan Hossink, and Tom.
He is survived by his wife of 66 years, Marilyn, their children: Mike and Ruth Elzinga of Grandville, Randy Elzinga of Hamilton, Pat and Dan Vanden Heuvel of Beaverdam; daughter-in-law Mary Elzinga of Zeeland, 14 grandchildren, 18 great-grandchildren, brothers: Allen and Freida Elzinga, Ronald and Elaine Elzinga, Terry and Sandy Elzinga; in-laws: Ruth Elzinga, Lois Elzinga, Arlene Stygstra, Sherry and Harold Diepenhorst, and many extended family members.
A funeral service will be held at 3:00 pm, Saturday, October 29, 2022, at First Protestant Reformed Church of Holland, 3641 104th Ave., Zeeland MI 49464. Visitation will be 6-8 pm, Friday, at the Yntema Funeral Home, 251 S. State Street, Zeeland MI 49464. Interment will be in Zeeland Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to Redeemer Christian School or Hospice of Holland.
