Longtime West Olive Resident Egbert 'Eg' Geertman Passes Away at 75

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Egbert "Eg" Geertman, a 75-year-old resident of West Olive, Michigan, passed away on February 13, 2026 at Medilodge of Zeeland. Eg was a longtime truck driver who recently retired from Subassembly Plus and was a lifelong member of the Ottawa Reformed Church. He is survived by his wife, three daughters, eight grandchildren, seventeen great-grandchildren, and other extended family members.

Why it matters

Eg's passing marks the loss of a longtime community member in West Olive, a small town in western Michigan. As a lifelong resident and active member of the Ottawa Reformed Church, Eg's death will be felt by many in the close-knit community.

The details

Eg Geertman was born on August 31, 1950 in Zeeland, Michigan to Gerald and Bertha Geertman. He attended Zeeland Schools and worked as a truck driver, recently retiring from Subassembly Plus. Eg was a lifetime member of the Ottawa Reformed Church. He is survived by his wife Connie, three daughters, eight grandchildren, seventeen great-grandchildren, and other extended family members. Eg was preceded in death by his brother Alvin Geertman and brother-in-law Ivan Berens.

• Eg Geertman passed away on Friday, February 13, 2026.
• A funeral service will be held at 11:00 am on Tuesday, February 17, 2026 at the Ottawa Reformed Church.
• Visitation will be held from 5:00-8:00 PM on Monday, February 16, 2026 at the Yntema Funeral Home.