Stroo Funeral Home, Inc. 
1095 68th St. SE
Grand Rapids, MI 49508
Phone:  (616) 455-9280 
Fax: (616) 455-2035
Email: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
Michael A. Vos - Owner / Manager
 
 Robert K. Stroo - Owner / President 

 

PitschBerdean33

Service Information

 Berdean Mary (Wolf) Pitsch
Visitation: Friday, January 13, 2023, from 10 - 11 AM, prior to the service at the church
Service: 11 AM, Friday, January 13, 2023, at Historic St. Sebastian Catholic Church, 9408 Wilson Ave SW, Byron Center, 49315

Cemetery: St. Sebastian Cemetery
Memorials: St. Sebastian Catholic Church  9408 Wilson Ave SW, Byron Center, MI 49315 https://stsebastianmi.org/

Berdean Mary (Wolf) Pitsch, age 97, of Byron Center, MI, was welcomed into heaven on Monday, December 19, 2022, by her husband of 69 years, Forris Pitsch; her parents, Lewis and Laura; two sisters, Eleanor and Arlene; and one brother, Bernard. She was born on November 17, 1925, on the family farm to Lewis and Laura (Selvig) Wolf. Berdean’s family was very important to her. She enjoyed entertaining family and friends by her pool. After retiring from General Motors, she went to work at Rogers Department Store wrapping gifts. She was a lifetime member of St. Sebastian Parish. Berdean is survived by her children, Janet Rettig, Wayne Pitsch; her grandchildren, Cory Rettig, Leah Rettig, Andrea DePree, Amber (Scott) Rettig, Darryl (Emily) Rettig, Melonie (Jason) Passero; great-grandchildren, Barry DePree Jr., Logan Passero, Parker Passero, Forris Rettig, Fiona Rettig, Adalyn Harkema; and special friends, Darryl (Mary) Rettig, Sr.; and the extended relatives in Germany. A special thanks to Faith Hospice and Rachel Sleda for the care and support during this time. Visitation will be held on Friday, January 13, 2023, from 10 - 11 am at Historic St. Sebastian Catholic Church, 9408 Wilson Ave. SW, Byron Center, where Mass of Christian Burial will begin at 11 am with Monsignor Bill Duncan as celebrant. Interment will be in St. Sebastian Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to St. Sebastian Catholic Church.

STROO FUNERAL HOME
1095 68TH ST SE
GRAND RAPIDS, MI 49508 
Add comment

Martha MogilnickiMartha Mogilnicki
Monday, November 20, 2023
Charles CookCharles Cook
Friday, November 17, 2023
Peggy LeysPeggy Leys
Tuesday, November 14, 2023
Marilyn DingmanMarilyn Dingman
Monday, November 13, 2023
Mario AndrewsMario Andrews
Friday, November 10, 2023
Roxanne WinickRoxanne Winick
Tuesday, November 7, 2023
Norman DeVriesNorman DeVries
Monday, November 6, 2023
Freda KamphouseFreda Kamphouse
Friday, November 3, 2023
Evelyn MohrEvelyn Mohr
Friday, November 3, 2023
Charles BirrCharles Birr
Friday, November 3, 2023
Arlene Van DykeArlene Van Dyke
Friday, November 3, 2023
Thomas PanikThomas Panik
Thursday, November 2, 2023
Recent Memorials