Ralph M. Zuidema went to be with his Lord and Savior on Tuesday, December 7, 2021.  Ralph was born June 9, 1950 in Kalamazoo to Jake and Marian Zuidema.  He graduated from Plainwell High School in 1968 and went on to Michigan Tech and Ferris State University.  On December 29, 1973 he married his loving wife Priscilla Tetley and together they had two children, Sarah and Matthew whom he loved dearly.  Ralph was employed at James River and Rock Tenn as a pipe fitter welder and retired in 2013.

When able, Ralph attended Northeastern Baptist Church.  He was a kind, loving man and we will miss him dearly.

Ralph was preceded in death by his parents; a sister Judy; and a brother, Bill.  Those left to miss him dearly are his wife; children; 10 grandchildren; a son-in-law; and his dear brother, Jack (Sue) Zuidema.

Cremation has taken place and a private service will be held at Mt. Ever-Rest Cemetery with Pastor Greg Bishop officiating.