April 22, 1944 ~ December 17, 2024
Richard “Dick” Wayne Bronkema Sr., 80, went to his heavenly home on Tuesday, Dec. 17, 2024. He was born April 22, 1944, in Reed City, Mich., the son of John and Henrietta (Newenhouse) Bronkema.
Dick worked at Kurdziel Iron Industry. He loved to hunt, earning the nickname “Dead Eye Dick.” In his later years he fell in love with bowling, cornhole and camping.
Dick is survived by: his wife of 58 years, Sharon; children, Rich (Cindy) Bronkema Jr., Dawn (Mark) Karnitz and Kenneth (Carolina) Bronkema; 14 grandchildren; 10 great-grandchildren; brothers, Carl (Mary) Bronkema, William (Linda) Bronkema, Arthur (Candice) Bronkema, Steven (Mary) Bronkema, Larry (Shelley) Bronkema and John (Kristine) Bronkema; and sister, Mary (Dennis) Bronkema.
Dick was preceded in death by: his brothers, Garald and Lester; sisters, Sheila and Ruth Ann; and infant grandson, Cody Bronkema.
Dick was always a hard worker, and his greatest joys were his children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
Memorial services were conducted at 4 p.m., Friday, Jan. 3, 2025, at Harris Funeral Home, 267 N. Michigan Ave., Shelby, Michigan 49455. The family received friends from 3 p.m. until the start of services Friday, Jan. 3, 2025, at Harris Funeral Home. A luncheon will follow at the Masonic Lodge, 2661 Oceana Dr., Hart, Michigan 49420.
Harris Funeral Home, in Shelby, is in charge of arrangements.
