Robert J. VerStrate, of Dutton, MI, formerly of Byron Center, MI, went to be with his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ, on Thursday, September 8, 2022, one day shy of his 98th birthday.  Bob proudly served in the U.S. Navy on a Patrol Torpedo boat in the South Pacific during World War II.  Bob was preceded in death by his first wife, Virginia Alice; two daughters, Sharon Lynn Leatherman, Diane Sue Tilma, and an infant son, Danny.  He will be lovingly remembered and dearly missed by his wife of 32 years, Jessie; daughter, Kathy (Aaron) Cichocki; son, Mark VerStrate; sons-in-law, Doug (Darla) Tilma, Ken (Jan) Leatherman, Tony Starling; 11 grandchildren; 22 great-grandchildren; 3 great-great-granddaughters; three stepchildren and their spouses; many step-grandchildren and great-grandchildren; brother, Lyle VerStrate; sisters, Virginia Quain, Barb (John) Janovetz; sister-in-law, Evelyn Hamstra; many, many nieces and nephews.  The family will greet visitors on Saturday, September 17, from 10 – 11 AM, followed by the funeral service at 11 AM, at Good News Baptist, 6830 Eastern Ave SE, Grand Rapids, MI 49508.  Rev. Brian Cederquist and Rev. Terry Frazine will officiate.  Interment will be in Winchester Cemetery.  In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Good News Baptist Church or Kindred Hospice.