Simon Koopmans Jr.

Simon Koopmans, Jr. went home to his Lord and Savior on Saturday, December 14, 2024.  Beloved husband of the late Delores A. Koopmans, nee Smits.  Loving father of the late Rhonda (Jeff) Dekker and Keith (Patricia) Koopmans.  Devoted grandfather of Joel (Amy) Dekker, Rachel (Robert) Van Der Woerd, Rosalyn (Jim) Fluit, Justin (Kim) Dekker, Keith (Jaci) Koopmans, Karyn (Shane) Navratil, and Kristi (Ryan) Lindemulder and 17 great-grandchildren.  Dear brother of the late Clarence (late Edith) Koopmans, late Pete (late Delores) Koopmans, late Martha (late Milton) Boomsma, Catherine (late Clarence) Runia, Thomas (Eleanor) Koopmans, late John (late Velma) Koopmans, Helen (late Edward) DeVries, Melvin (late Bonnie) Koopmans, and Janice (Richard) Alvey. Kind uncle to many nephews and nieces.  Preceded in death by his parents Simon and Katie (nee Sikma) Koopmans, Sr.

Si was a Korean War Army Veteran and was a retired self employed plumber serving the greater South Holland area for many years.  He was loved by many and will be dearly missed.

Visitation Friday, December 20, 2024 from 9:00 A.M. until the time of the funeral service at 11:00 A.M. at the First Orthodox Presbyterian Church, 16248 South Park Ave, South Holland, IL, with Rev. Daniel Svendsen officiating.  Interment Oak Woods Cemetery – Wichert, IL.  Memorial contributions may be given to Elim Christian Services ( www.elimcs.org/ ) or First Orthodox Presbyterian Church ( www.firstchurchsh.org/ ).   For further information, please contact 219-322-7300 or visit our online obituary and guestbook at www.SMITSFH.com