Alfred "Al" Huisenga

Alfred “Al” Huisenga, age 96, of Crete, IL went home to his Lord and Savior on Saturday, November 30, 2024.  Beloved husband for over 70 years to Marcella Huisenga, nee Brandsma.  Loving father of Sherry (Paul) Van Deraa and Judy Boersema.  Devoted grandfather of Ryan (Emily) Van Deraa, Amy (Brett) Bousema, Bryce (Audrey) Van Deraa, Jason (Megan) Van Deraa, Leah (Aaron) de Jager, and Marc Borsema.  Cherished great-grandfather of Marc, Griffin, Eleanor, Vivian, Clara, Margot, Landon, Hannah, Morgan, Tanner, Silas, Levi, Ava, Elliot, Owen and Evelyn.  Preceded in death by his parents Peter and Kate Huisenga and 10 siblings: Peter Huisenga, Sophie Schenkel, Gertrude Voss, Donald Huisenga, Jeanette Huisenga, Harry Huisenga, John Huisenga, Clarence Huisenga, Herman Huisenga, and Corrine Huisenga.  Kind uncle to many nephews and nieces.

Al was a W.W. II and Korean War Army Veteran.  He was a retired truck driver and was a member of Calvary Reformed Church in South Holland for many years and more recently Emmanuel CRC in Sauk Village.

A visitation with family and friends will be held at Emmanuel Christian Reformed Church, 22515 Torrence Ave., Sauk Village, IL on Tuesday, December 3, 2024 from 4:00 until the time of the funeral service at 7:00 p.m. with Rev. Jeff Hale officiating.  A private family burial will take place at Chapel Hill Gardens South – Oak Lawn, IL. Memorial contributions may be given to DeMotte Christian School , Elim Christian Services , or Emmanuel CRC . For further information, please contact 219-322-7300 or visit our online guestbook and obituary at www.SMITSFH.com