Richard Heemstra, age 86, beloved husband for 65 years of Tracy, nee DeVries. Loving father of Joy (the late Thomas) Madden, Cheryl (Hal) Brown, John (Sue) Heemstra and the late Richard (Laurie) Heemstra. Cherished grandfather of 14. Dearest great-grandfather of 26. Dear brother of the late Bernice Zeilenga and the late Pearl Couch. Fond brother-in-law of Gerrit (Dolly) DeVries. Dear uncle of several nieces and nephews. Owner and operator of Ogden Hill Cement for over 60 years.

Visitation Thursday, September 15, 2016 from 3-8 p.m. at Colonial Chapel, 15525 S. 73rd Ave. (155th/Wheeler Dr. & Harlem) Orland Park, IL. Visitation continues Friday, September 16, 2016 at Palos Heights Christian Reformed Church, 7059 W. 127th St., Palos Heights, IL from 9:00 a.m. until time of Funeral Service 10:00 a.m. Interment Chapel Hill Gardens South.

Memorials to Southwest Chicago Christian Schools preferred. Express your thoughts and condolences at colonialchapel.com 708-532-5400