Abraham Ryskamp

Abe Ryskamp, age 91, passed away on Monday, April 21, 2014 at home with his wife, Ila and family by his side. He was a lifelong resident of Kalamazoo and Portage, and was a member of the 88th Glider Infantry division during World War II. Abe retired as a Union Pipefitter from the U.A. Local 357 in 1984. He is survived by his loving wife of over 70 years, Ila (Smith) Ryskamp; his four daughters, Marlene Sheldon, JoAnn DiLoreto (Al), Jeanne Ryskamp (Kim McGeorge), and Randi Ryskamp; seven grandchildren, Shane Sheldon (Jeanna Peltier), Josh Sheldon (Lisa), Missy Berg (Matt), Jonathan Richards (Misty), Jayme Richards (Andy Havey), Todd McGeorge and Amy Fisher (Caleb); eight great-grandchildren, Kaitlyn, Ellie, Avery, Olivia, Trenton, Cecelia, Audon and Irelyn. He is also survived by several in-laws and dozens of nieces and nephews who knew him as Uncle Abe. Abe truly enjoyed flying, golfing, boating as well as spending time with his family on Austin Lake. He was the last survivor of a family with nine siblings whom he missed tremendously. A visitation will be held on Friday, April 25, 2014 from 3-7 PM at the Langeland Family Funeral Homes, 411 E. Centre Ave. A Memorial Service will be held on Sunday, April 27, at 1 PM, at the funeral home, followed by a committal service at Mt. Ever-Rest Memorial Park, South.