Robert "Bob" Burggraaf

Mr. Robert J. Burggraaf, age 61, of Grand Rapids, went to be with his Lord and Savior on Monday, August 6, 2018. He is survived by his wife Kathy; children Robert and Sarah Burggraaf, Steve Burggraaf and girlfriend Katie Roudi ; grandchildren Olivia, Ethan and Abigail Burggraaf; his sister Beth and David Pickard; father-in-law and mother -in-law Jim and Jan Bouwer; sisters-in-law Mary Ellen and Rick Berthiaume, Sue and Marc Wibalda; several nieces and nephews and many friends. Bob was well known for his love of cooking and giving food and pies away. When meeting him once you were a friend for life, and he will be deeply missed by all who knew him. A service to thank God for Bob’s life will be held on Saturday August 11, 2018 at Fourth Reformed Church, 1226 Union NE, Grand Rapids, MI 49505 at 2:30 PM with his church family and where Bob was a life member. Relatives and friends may meet with his family on Friday August 10, from 6-8 PM at Van Strien Creston Chapel, 1833 Plainfield NE, and at Fourth Reformed Church on Saturday from 1:00 PM until the time of the service at 2:30 PM. Contributions in memory of Bob to New City Neighbors, 1226 Union NE, Grand Rapids, MI 49505 are appreciated. To leave a memory or sign Bob’s guestbook please visit www.lifestorynet.com.