Douglas P. Sluiter

Douglas P. Sluiter, age 66, of Schererville, IN, went home to his Lord and Savior on Monday, November 10, 2025. Beloved husband of Linda Sluiter, nee Jabaay. Loving father of Candice (Steven) Van Hout, Ashley (David) Huitsing, Braden Sluiter, and Austin Sluiter. Cherished grandfather of Raegan, Noelle, Parker, Thys, and Paxton. Dear brother of Donna (Jim) Verduin, Steven (Terri) Sluiter, and Anne-Marie (Brad) Docter. Loving son of Shirley and the late Donald Sluiter; son-in-law of Phyllis and the late Dorn Jabaay. Brother-in-law of James (Patti) Jabaay, Keith Jabaay, and Denise (David) Poole. Proud uncle of many nieces and nephews. 

Doug was the former owner of Sluiter Auto Electric. His employees were like family to him. He was a member of Bethel CRC and served as a deacon and elder for many years. Doug enjoyed playing basketball and walleye Canadian Outpost fishing. He enjoyed spending time with his family boating at the lake house. Doug was a loving father and grandfather. He will be dearly missed.

Visitation for family and friends will be held Thursday, November 13, 2025 from 2:00 – 7:00 p.m. at the Seminar Room at Bethel Christian Reformed Church, 3500 Glenwood-Lansing Rd. Lansing, IL. (Please use the north door entrance.) The funeral service will be held Friday, November 14, 2025 at 10:30 a.m. in the sanctuary at Bethel CRC with Rev. Kyle Beckrich officiating. Interment immediately following the service at Munster CRC Cemetery – Munster, IN with Pastor Tim Ahlemeyer officiating. Memorial contributions may be given to Timothy Christian Schools (www.timothychristian.com), Crown Point Christian School (www.crownpointchristian.org), Bethel Christian Reformed Church (www.discoverbethel.org) or First United Methodist Church of LaPorte (www.laportefumc.org). 

Arrangements entrusted to Smits Funeral Home – Dyer, IN. For further information, please contact 219-322-7300 or visit our online obituary and guest book at www.SMITSFH.com