Hulda Rigterink ’41 Folkert, 97, passed away peacefully on Monday, April 3, 2017, at American House in Holland.
Hulda was born in 1919 to Henry and Hattie Rigterink. She was a graduate of Hope College with a degree in education, was an active member of Overisel Reformed Church, served as a Sunday school teacher and in the women’s ministry.
Hulda was preceded in death by her husband of 71 years, Irvin Folkert in January 2016; a grandson, Bretton Folkert in August 2016; and brothers, Jay Rigterink, Merle Rigterink and Raymond Rigterink. She is survived by her children, David (Jane) Folkert, Alan (Judi) Folkert, Carl (Barbara) Folkert; 12 grandchildren; 23 great-grandchildren; and by many nieces and nephews. Hulda is also survived by her brotherin- law, Wayne Folkert.