Ivan J. Ploeg, age 88, of Middleville, went to be with his Lord on Friday, September 12, 2025. He is now reunited with his loving wife of 61 years, Gladys, who preceded him to Heaven in December 2024. God, Family, and Country were important to Ivan. He was a longtime member of Middleville United Methodist Church. He had an unwavering devotion to his wife, children, and grandchildren, and provided for them as a dedicated Steelcase employee for many years. Ivan proudly drove his vintage 1959 Corvette in many local parades and enjoyed traveling throughout the U.S., spending many winters in Florida with Gladys and their friends. Ivan honorably served his country as a corporal in the U.S. Marine Corps. He was preceded in death by his parents, John and Margaret Ploeg.  Ivan will be dearly missed and lovingly remembered by his family, including his daughters, Debra (Mark) Drenten, Carla (Chad) VanHaitsma; his grandchildren, Levi VanHaitsma, Kyle VanHaitsma, and Jessie Drenten; his sister, Ilah Lynema; his brother, Jim Ploeg; as well as several nieces, nephews, and cousins. The family will greet visitors on Thursday, September 18, from 5 - 8 PM at Stroo Funeral Home, 1095 68th St. SE, Grand Rapids. The funeral service will be held at 11 AM on Friday, September 19, at Middleville United Methodist Church, 111 Church St., Middleville, with Pastor Ron Worley officiating. A private family committal service will take place at Mt. Hope Cemetery with full military honors by American Legion Post 45 and the Marine Corps Funeral Honors Team. Ivan's family expresses special thanks to the staff at Carveth Village and Interim Hospice for the loving care they provided. Memorial contributions may be made to Interim Hospice, 1971 East Beltline Ave. SE, Grand Rapids, MI 49525.