Peter Koets Obituary

KOETS, Peter KALAMAZOO, MI - Peter Koets died Friday evening, April 8, 2005. Peter was born on May 11, 1914, in Kalamazoo, the son of Leonard and Louise (Schauer) Koets. On October 15, 1938, he married Margaret Ann Haveman, who survives him. Peter had worked for many years as a Quality Control Supervisor for Allen Electric and was Vice President of the Allen Electric Canadian Operations. He was a former member of North Presbyterian Church, where he served as an Elder and a Deacon. He was currently a member of First Presbyterian Church of Richland, where he also served in many leadership roles. He had been the President of the Gull Road School Board. He was a member of the Borgess Renewed Hearts Club, being the 7th person in Kalamazoo to have open heart surgery, many years ago. In his retirement, Peter became an avid golfer. He was preceded in death by a brother, Leonard Koets, and a sister, Louise Chandler. Besides his wife he is survived by his children, Robert F. (Janet) Koets of Rochester, NY, Donald J. (Eleanor) Koets of Summerville, SC, Susan J. (John) Czuk of Portage and Jonathan P. (Karen) Koets of Richland; grandchildren, Jeff (April) Koets, Steve (Krista) Koets, Jennifer (Karl) Rudolfs, Mark (Karen) Czuk, Chris Czuk, Julia Koets, Joseph Koets, Josh Koets, Rob Koets; great-grandchildren, Kyler Koets,Carlie Koets, Christen Koets, Molly Koets Caitlin Rudolfs; several nieces and nephews. Services will be at 11:00 Tuesday at the First Presbyterian Church, 8047 Church St., Richland, with the Rev. Ericka Parkinson officiating. Friends may call on the family Monday from 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. at the Langeland Family Funeral Homes, Memorial Chapel, 622 S. Burdick St. Those wishing to make lasting gifts in Peter's memory are asked to remember Hospice of Southwest Michigan or Kalamazoo Loaves and Fishes. Arrangements by Langeland Family Funeral Homes, Memorial Chapel, 622 S. Burdick St., Kalamazoo, MI 49007 www.langelands.com. Visit our guestbook at www.charleston.net/deaths.