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Ryan Lee Kuipers, age 45, of Lowell, MI, passed into the arms of Jesus.
He was born on December 23, 1980, at Bronson Methodist Hospital in Kalamazoo, MI to Rick and Sue Kuipers. Throughout his life, he brought immense joy, laughter, and pure fun into the lives of everyone who knew him.
Ryan grew up in Kalamazoo, MI and graduated from Kalamazoo Christian High School in 1999. He had a dedicated career as a technician for Huizinga Lawn and Sprinkling Company for 23 years. The company and employees were like family to him.
Known for his generous heart and fierce loyalty, Ryan had a gift for making friends wherever he went, whether it was the customers with Huizinga's or local people in Lowell, MI.
Throughout his life he was often seen on the golf course or hunting Up North with friends. He was a strong supporter of University of Michigan football and just recently attended a winning Lions football game. He was a connoisseur of steaks, cooking them to perfection on his charcoal Weber grill. The last four years of his life, he was seen caring for his girlfriend Katie, who lived courageously with ALS. His life was well balanced between work and play.
Ryan is survived by his loving parents, Rick and Sue Kuipers; his daughter, Paisley and Katie's children Mason and Maddie Brown, sisters Kelly Solano(Jairo), Kristen Witvoet(John), and Kerry; his nephews and nieces, Sean Solano(Tessa), Natasha Solano, Robert Witvoet, Elaina Witvoet and Case Witvoet, many aunts and uncles and cousins and Katie's parents Mark and Aleta Berghoef.
Ryan was preceded in death by his soulmate, Katie Berghoef.
Visitation will be held at Roth-Gerst Funeral Home, 305 N. Hudson St SE, Lowell, MI 49331 on Sunday, November 8 from 4-7 pm.
A Celebration of Life for Ryan will be held on Monday, November 9 at 1:00 p.m. at Impact Church, 11840 Fulton St. E, Lowell, MI 49331
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Ryan's memory to Go Fund Me: https://www.gofundme.com/f/in-memory-of-ryan-wejfu to be used for Paisley's future needs.