Obituary of Willem "Bill" Bakelaar

BAKELAAR: WILLEM "BILL"

Peacefully at his residence on Monday October 8, 2018 Mr. Willem "Bill" Bakelaar of Clinton in his 91st year.  Husband of the late Wilma ( December 28, 2017) for 66 years.  Loving father of Susan & Hendrik Wilts of Auburn, Rudy Bakelaar of London, Marlene Peck of Clinton, Linda Broadbent of Georgetown, and Anita & Louis Santos of Waubaushene.  Cherished by 12 grandchildren and 29 great grandchildren.  Survived by his brothers and sisters in law John (Wilma), Jake (Joanne), Len (Reinie), Hans (Linda), Grace, Allie, Hinke, Ollie, as well as many nieces and nephews.  Predeceased by his brothers Piet, Adrian, Jim, and Cor.  Friends will be received at the Falconer Funeral Homes, 153 High St., Clinton, on Friday October 12, 2018 from 12 noon until time of the funeral service at 2 p.m.  Pastor Ron Luchies will officiate.  Interment Balls Cemetery, Auburn.  Memorial donations to Room 2 Grow would be appreciated as expressions of sympathy.  Messages of Condolence for the Bakelaar family are welcome at www.falconerfuneralhomes.com