Harold E. Vrooman, 86, of Coldwater, passed away on Thursday, August 22, 2019 surrounded by his family at home.
Per Harold’s request cremation has taken place. The family is being cared for by Dutcher Funeral Home in Coldwater.
He was born on September 15, 1932 to Roy and Myrtle (Chase) Vrooman in Jonesville. He was a graduate of Jonesville High School. Harold entered the United States Air Force on March 12, 1951 and was honorably discharged on March 11, 1955 having attained the rank of S/Sgt. He received the National Defense Service Medal and the Good Conduct Medal
Harold married Ruth A. Windle on November 4, 1961 in Jonesville. He started his career as an apprentice die maker with Allied Products in Hillsdale. Harold retired from General Motors in Kalamazoo in 1993 after 27 years as a die maker. He enjoyed golfing, camping and playing country music with his guitar.
Harold is survived by his wife of 57 years Ruth; his children, Fred (Pam) Miller of Reading, Scott (Sherry) Miller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee, Brian (Virginia) Vrooman of Kalamazoo, Vicky Koehlke of Winter Haven, Florida and Karen Lotts of White Lake; his 12 grandchildren and 5 great grandchildren; and his siblings, Phyllis Spears of Jonesville and Gordon (Dorothy) Vrooman of Wilmington, Delaware. He was preceded in death by his parents and his sister Shirley Goetz.
Memorial contributions may be directed to Great Lakes Hospice.