Norman C. Vander Wel, age 64, beloved husband for 43 years of Lois nee Hekman. Loving father of Mark, Brian (Beth), and Scott (Ellen). Cherished grandfather of Douglas. Dearest brother of twin Norma (Julian) Baas, Lori (Cliff) Schoolland, and the late Eunice Vos. Fond son-in-law of Gertrude Hekman. Dear brother-in-law of Jan (Tom) Holwerda, Jim (Kathy) Hekman, Don (Martha) Hekman, Shirley (Ken) Vander Wall, Ed (Sue) Hekman, and Ken (Marybeth) Hekman. Dear uncle of many nieces and nephews. Norm was the Director of FirstFruits for the Barnabas Foundation for the past 11 years. Previously he was a salesman and business owner. Visitation Monday 2-8PM at Colonial Chapel 15525 S. 73rd Ave. (155th/Wheeler Dr. and Harlem) Orland Park, IL. Family will receive relatives and friends Tuesday at Pullman Christian Reformed Church 424 E. 103rd St. Chicago, IL from 5:00 p.m. until time of the memorial service at 7:00 p.m. Memorials to Roseland Christian Ministries or CRWRC preferred. Express your thoughts and condolences at www.colonialchapel.com. 708-532-5400
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