Egbert Keizer

Egbert (Bert) Keizer, age 75, left his residence for Heaven May 28th 2020.  He was born January 6, 1945, the son of Aaldert and Clara (DeBoer) Keizer.  Bert's family moved to Grand Rapids from the Netherlands when he was four years old and later moved to Hastings. Bert became a Christ Follower as a young boy. He later served at First Baptist Church of Hastings as a board member, Junior Church teacher and in the church choir.  He graduated from Hastings High School in 1963 and then later entered the U.S. Army serving from 1965 through 1968, finishing in the reserves for the 4 years to follow. Bert married Darlene Tobias on September 15, 1967. He started Keizer Electric in 1967 and worked in the trade for well over 50 years, into the spring of 2020. He loved to sail, golf and cut wood.  His favorite times were spent with family on yearly vacations to Florida and South Haven.

Surviving is his wife Darlene, three sons Chris and Shannon Keizer of Sevierville, TN, Chad and Sarah Keizer of Hastings, MI, Craig and Amy Keizer of Zeeland, MI. Grandchildren include Cole and Harley Keizer, Kendall and Sakaylea Sanders, Christien, Logan and Clara Keizer.  Great-Grandchildren include Aiden Keizer. Surviving in-laws include Larry and Linda Brovont of Portage, MI., Terry and Marilyn Dale of Marshall, MI , Steve and Jody Felder of Mt. Clare, WV and Rod and Pat Ward of Hastings, MI. Also surviving are numerous nieces, nephews and children thereof.

Bert was preceded in death by his parents Aaldert and Clara Keizer and sister, Edith Ward. The family had a gravesite service and a life celebration service will follow at a later date.  In lieu of flowers the family requests memorial contributions be made to: Spectrum Health Hospice 750 Fuller; Grand Rapids, MI 49505.

Due to the Michigan Governor's Executive Order limiting gatherings, a celebration of life service for Egbert will be scheduled at a later date. Arrangements by Girrbach Funeral Home. To leave an online condolence, visit www.girrbachfuneralhome.net.