Brent Deters ’86
Brent J. Deters, age 57, of Zeeland, unexpectedly passed away Wednesday, May 5, 2021 at Spectrum Butterworth Hospital.
Brent was a 1986 Hope College graduate and a 34 year employee of Applied Industrial Technologies. He was also a ZHSMB volunteer and supporter, and a CMU dad. In addition to being a “Joyful Dancer,” Brent was a wonderful, loving, and faithful husband, father, neighbor and friend.
Brent was preceded in death by his father, John Deters, Jr.; father-in-law, Rich Van Dam; and brother-in-law, Jeff Van Dam.
Brent is survived by his:
Wife of 29 years, Jillane Deters
Children
Nicholas and Megan Deters of Holland
Elizabeth Deters of Grand Rapids
Emily Deters of Zeeland
Shelby the dog
Mother
Irene Deters of Zeeland
Brother
Drew and Deb Deters of Zeeland
Mother-in-Law
Marla Van Dam of Zeeland
Nephew
Dustin and Stacy Deters and their children, Colton and Jace, of Zeeland
Neighbors and Best Friends
Greg and Carrie Phillips
Casey and Kevin Schoenborn
Ally and Colton Schreur