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Dr. Warren J. Vanhetloo, age 86, of Holland, died Sunday, October 31, 2010, at his residence.
Born June 21, 1924, in East Grand Rapids, he was the son of Elbert and Lillian ( Vanderheide) Vanhetloo. Growing up in the Ionia area, Warren served in the U.S. Army from 1943-1945. He earned many degrees in local religious colleges in the area, and received his Ph.D. from the University of Michigan. He served in three pastorates in Michigan, was a dean and professor at Central Baptist Theological Seminary of Minneapolis, and then both dean and professor at Calvary Baptist Theological Seminary in Lansdale, PA.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Geraldine (Case) Vanhetloo; one brother; and one sister. Surviving are his stepdaughters, Sharon and Hil Sybesma of Escondido, CA, Trude and Steve Brower of Cartersville, Georgia, Lindsey and Dennis Smiertka of Bonita Springs, Florida, Shelley and Scott MacGirr of Grand Haven; 10 grandchildren; and 10 great-grandchildren.
Funeral services will be 11: 00 a. m. Thursday, November 4, 2010, with visitation starting at 10:00 a.m. at Chappell Funeral Home, 637 W. Main St. Fennville, MI 49408. Officiating will be Rev. Clint Echols, and burial will be in the Fennville Cemetery. Memorial donations may be made to the first Baptist Church of Zeeland, or the library fund at Calvary Baptist Theological Seminary, 1380 Valley Forge Rd., Lansdale, Pennsylvania 19446.