Dan Deleeuw Jr, of Grand Rapids, MI, passed away on Wednesday, March 23, 2022, at the age of 72. Dan was born on November 10, 1949, in Grand Rapids, to parents, Zola and Daniel.

Dan was preceded in death by his wife of 30 years, Patricia; mother, Zola Darlene Graves; and fathers, Daniel Charles DeLeeuw Sr, and Bernard Graves.

He is survived by his sister, Linda Godisak; his daughters, Debra Lynn Ender, and Lori Ann (Dwight Jr) Dotson; grandchildren, Ilisha, Dwight "Trey" Dotson III, Martha Dotson, and Cathryn Tvrdik-Powell; great-grandchildren, Ophira Quinn Tvydik-Powell, and Caden Powell.

Dan went right into the Navy after high school. He worked for the CXS Railroad for many years, until retirement. At one point in his life, Dan wanted to be a minister. He loved bowling, fishing and golf in his spare time. Dan also loved to go camping.

Dan was very loved by his family and was always there when they needed him.

Please enjoy a few of Dan's favorite verses below:

John 3:16 16 For God so loved the world that he gave his one and only Son, that whoever believes in him shall not perish but have eternal life.

Galatians 2:20 I have been crucified with Christ and I no longer live, but Christ lives in me. The life I now live in the body, I live by faith in the Son of God, who loved me and gave himself for me.

Romans 3: 23 for all have sinned and fall short of the glory of God.

Romans 6:23 23 For the wages of sin is death, but the gift of God is eternal life in Christ Jesus our Lord. Service Details. Online Memory & Photo Sharing Event Ongoing Online Event About this event In Loving Memory Of Daniel Deleeuw November 10, 1949 - March 23, 2022 Look inside to read what others have shared Family and friends are coming together online to create a special keepsake. Every memory left on the online obituary will be automatically included in this book. View Tribute Book