Rudell “Rudy” Broekhuis ’75

Rudy Broekhuis, age 67, of Fennville, unexpectedly passed away Wednesday, February 24, 2021 at Holland Hospital.

Rudy was a member of Christ Memorial Church and former member of Park Christian Reformed Church. He worked at Herman-Miller for 19 years in various capacities and was an international traveler and businessman as well as co-founder and Vice President of Global Concepts, Inc. Recently retired, Rudy always joked that he was born for retirement. Most of all, Rudy was an active and loving Husband, Dad and Papa.

Rudy was preceded in death by his parents, Albert and Hazel Broekhuis; siblings, Harloa Yonker, Lyle Broekhuis; and parents-in-law, Barney and Gezina Zuidema.

Rudy is survived by his:

Wife of 47 years, Diane Broekhuis

Children
Ryan Broekhuis and Maria Hernandez of Holland
Dawn (Chad) Joldersma of Jacksonville Beach, FL
Emily (Anthony) Petkus of Holland

Grandchildren
Xavier, Weston, Viviana, Sloan, Sebastian, Hazel

In-laws
Barbara (Robert) Slikkers of Holland
Larry (Marla) Zuidema of Zeeland
Marilyn Broekhuis of Overisel

Many nieces and nephews

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