Service: Private family service at 1:00 PM at Stroo Funeral Home 1095 68th St SE, Grand Rapids, MI 49508

Memorials: Feeding America West Michigan 864 W River Center Dr NE, Comstock Park, MI 49321 https://www.feedwm.org/ or  Dana-Farber Cancer Institute please make checks payable to:

Dana-Farber Cancer Institute

Attn: Angelle M. Kettlewell

10 Brookline Place West

Brookline, MA 02445

Memo line: Lynch Syndrome Center IMO (Harmsen)

http://danafarber.jimmyfund.org/goto/lynchsyndromecenter

Ronald Harmsen, age 79, of Wyoming, went to be with his Lord and Savior on Sunday, March 21, 2021. Ron was preceded in death by his wife, Bonnie who was the love of his life and parents, Howard and Janet.  He was an active member of multiple churches, a loyal friend, master storyteller, great listener and had a wicked sense of humor. Ron was a loving, kind father who taught his children the value of hard work and how to enjoy life.  He will be sadly missed by his children; Richard Harmsen, Debra Harmsen and Daniel Bershing, Ronda Harmsen, Raenell Harmsen; 8 grandchildren; 11 great grandchildren; his brother, Bruce (Michelle) Harmsen; brothers and sister in-law, Stuart (Carol) Isenhof, Nancy (Ron) Postma, Tom (Bonnie) Isenhof. The service for immediate family will be held at 1:00 PM, Thursday, April 1, 2021, at Stroo Funeral Home with Pastor Heather Dood officiating.  The family will have a celebration of life service in the summer of 2021. In lieu of flowers those wishing to express sympathy are encouraged to make a memorial contribution to Feeding America West Michigan or Dana Farber Cancer Institute.