Harvey C. Purcell

Mr. Harvey C. Purcell, age 91 years of Newaygo, passed away peacefully after a short illness on Friday evening, April 8, 2016 at Spectrum Health Gerber Memorial in Fremont.  He was born on March 6, 1925 in Grand Rapids, Michigan.  Harvey was a World War II Merchant Marine, and he was a Civil War history buff.  He had been employed by the Ludington Car Ferry, and he was a farmer and carpenter.  He attended Faith Baptist Church in Fremont, and he was a Golden Gloves boxer.  Harvey was an avid hunter, and he loved his Bouvier dogs Rosie, Max, & Zena.  He is survived by his daughter, Jodi (Gary) Bunce of Fremont and children Geoffrey & Amanda; step-son, Duane (Sandra) VandenBerg and children Michele Kent & Brian (Pamela) Kent.  Harvey was preceded in death by his parents, Henry Wellington "Willie" & Karen (Nielson) Purcell; and by his step-son, Dale VandenBerg.  According to his wishes, cremation has taken place and a Memorial Service will be held at 11:00 AM on Friday, April 15, 2015 at Faith Baptist Church in Fremont (7729 W. 48th Street) with Pastor Bryan Tanis officiating.  Interment will be in Newaygo Cemetery.  There will be a time of visiting with the family at the church from 10-11 AM on Friday.  In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions can be given to Spectrum Health Hospice, or Faith Baptist Church.  You can sign the online guest book at www.kroeze-wolffis.com.  Arrangements are by Kroeze-Wolffis Funeral Home, Inc. of Fremont.

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