Gysbert Van Baren

Gysbert Van Baren, age 71, of Dyer, IN, died in the Lord and received the reward of grace on Tuesday, August 13, 2024.  Beloved husband of Joanne Van Baren, nee Stouwie. Loving father of Philip (Karen) Van Baren, Christy Wigger, Michelle Van Baren, Eric (Tiffany) Van Baren, and Todd (Karla) Van Baren.   Cherished grandfather of 16 grandchildren and 5 great-grandchildren.  Dear brother of Beth (Dennis) Van Uffelen, Phil (Nancy) Van Baren, Deb (Randy) Poortinga, Esther (Duane) Huisken, Mary (Don) Terpstra, and Jeanine (John) Huizenga. Preceded in death by his parents Gysbert A. and Jeanette Van Baren.

Memorial visitation Friday, August 16, 2024 from 3:00 – 8:00 p.m. at Crete Protestant Reformed Church, 1777 E. Richton Rd., Crete, IL.  Memorial service Saturday, August 17, 2024 at 12:00 p.m. at Crete Protestant Reformed Church with Rev. Joshua Engelsma officiating.  A private family burial will be held at Chapel Lawn Memorial Gardens – Crown Point, IN.  In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be given to Protestant Reformed Christian School or Heritage Christian High School 10790 Calumet Ave. Dyer, IN 46311 ( www.heritagechs.org ).  For further information, please contact 219-322-7300 or visit our online guestbook and obituary at www.SMITSFH.com