Gerald R. Olthoff

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Gerald R. Olthoff, age 76, of South Holland, IL, went home to his Lord and Savior on Friday, August 1, 2025. Beloved husband of Donna Olthoff, nee DeBlock. Loving father of Scott (Patti) Olthoff, Timothy (Brenda) Olthoff, Brian (Amy) Olthoff, and Craig (Jana) Olthoff.  Cherished grandfather of Evan, Autumn, Emma, Easton, Payton (Tyler) Turner, Brian Jr. (Megan), Nick, Sadie, Carter and Brad. Dear brother of Jeffrey (Diana) Olthoff, Jack (Kristine) Olthoff, and James (Joanne) Olthoff. Brother-in-law of Daniel (Joan) DeBlock and Nancy (Donald) Bonnema. Uncle of several nieces and nephews.  Preceded in death by his parents Ralph and Genevieve Olthoff.

For over 40 years, Jerry owned and operated Arrow-Tec Sheet Metal and HVAC in South Holland, IL. Jerry loved his family and was proud of his children and grandchildren, speaking often and fondly of them. He served as an elder, Sunday school teacher, cadet counselor, and served with Life Action Ministries. Gerald was dearly loved and will be missed by his family and friends.

Visitation Friday, August 8, 2025 from 9:00 a.m. until the time of the funeral service at 11:00 a.m. at Smits Funeral Home, 2121 Pleasant Springs Lane, Dyer, IN with services conducted by Rev. Wybren Oord. Interment Oak Ridge Cemetery – Lansing, IL. Memorial contributions may be given to Life Action Ministries ( www.lifeaction.org ) or Bible League International ( www.bibleleague.org ). For further information please contact Smits Funeral Home at 219-322-7300 or visit our online guestbook and obituary at www.SMITSFH.com.