John Herman Miedema, age 97, of Caledonia, was received into the arms of his Lord on Saturday, April 26, 2025, surrounded by his loving family.

He will be lovingly remembered by his children, Bob and Barb Miedema, and Al and Linda Miedema; his grandchildren, Brian and Karen Miedema, Melissa and Eric Reitsma, Rob and Mary Miedema, Brent and Kathy Miedema, Rachel and Andrew Weaver, Emily Miedema, Nicole Murphy, Phil and Andrea Miedema, Joy Miedema, and Tricia Miedema. John was blessed with 25 great-grandchildren and one great-great-grandchild. He is also survived by his siblings, Louis Miedema, Art and Wilma Miedema, Ida Westendorp, and Jim and Marie Miedema. He is remembered by many nieces and nephews.

John was preceded in death by his beloved wife of 67 years, Carol Miedema; his daughter, Cheryl Miedema; his siblings and in-laws, Janet and Jay Wiersma, Ken and Wilma Miedema, Florence Miedema, Ed Westendorp, Judy and Wayne VanHouten, Marge and Roger DeMann, Marilyn and Frank DeJong.

John was a faithful member of Trinity United Reformed Church.​ He had a steadfast faith, which remained strong throughout his life. A special thanks goes to Steve Huisijen and family who faithfully picked him up each Sunday so he could continue to attend worship in his later years.

​The family will greet relatives and friends​ on Thursday, May 1, from 12 noon to 1 pm at Trinity United Reformed Church, 7350 Kalamazoo Ave. SE followed by the funer​al and committal service ​at 1 pm with Rev.​ James Admiraal officiating. Interment at Dutton Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may​ be made to The Esther School (www.estherschool.org).