Richard J. Vlug age 72 of Bass Lake, Gowen MI died Sunday September 3, 2006 at Poppin Hospice Center Fruitport. He is survived by his wife Susan J. Vlug of Gowen, his children, Kathleen A. (Doug) Kokot, Caledonia, Theresa A. Vlug , Fairfield Conn, Susan A. (Mike) Tebos , Grand Rapids, David J. (Michelle) Vlug ,Coopersville, Sue A. (Steve) St. John , Silver City N.M. , Jane E. (Art) Smigiel , Grand Rapids and 11 Grandchildren.
A Memorial gathering will be held Wednesday September 6, 2006 at 3:30 PM from the home of Robert and Ann Cooper, 432 Washington SE Grand Rapids. Memorial contributions may be given to A N S W E R (American Nepli Students & Women Education Relief ) 2363 Plymouth Ave. Grand Rapids MI 4950