Herman Kok, age 90, WWII US Navy Veteran, beloved husband for 68 years to Jean H., nee Griffioen. Loving father of John (Sanneke), James (Deborah), Wayne (Mary) and the late Philip (Lorraine). Cherished grandfather of 21 and great-grandfather of 28. Fond brother of Grace Kuiper, Harry Kok, and the late Bill, Shirley Jonker, Henry, George, Jim, and Bernice Rinzema. Dear uncle of many nieces and nephews. In 1950 Herman began teaching science in Englewood and in 1953 became principal of Englewood Christian Grade School. From 1962 to 1991 he served as superintendent of Southwest Chicago Christian Schools. After retirement, he spent 18 years tutoring at Roseland Christian Schools.

Visitation Sunday, October 23, 2016, 3-8 p.m. at Colonial Chapel, 15525 S. 73rd Ave., (155th/Wheeler Dr. & Harlem) Orland Park, IL. Visitation continues Monday, October 24, 2016, at Grace Community Christian Reformed Church, 10415 S. Kedvale Ave., Oak Lawn, IL from 9:00 a.m. until time of Funeral Service 10:00 a.m. Committal Service with Military Honors at Abraham Lincoln National Cemetery, Elwood, IL.

In lieu of flowers, memorials to Southwest Chicago Christian Schools are appreciated. Express your thoughts and condolences at colonialchapel.com 708-532-5400

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