- Date Of Birth: March 16, 1942
- Date Of Death: August 14, 2019
- State: Indiana
Donald Lee Sytsma, age 77 of DeMotte, Indiana passed away Wednesday, August 14, 2019 at home surrounded by loved ones. Don was born in Hammond, Indiana on March 16, 1942, the son of John and Jeannette (Ooms) Sytsma. He attended Wheatfield High School, Class of 1960.
Don married the love of his life, Marcia Kikkert, 50 years ago on September 20, 1968. He was a brick layer and co-owner of DeMotte Masonry, Inc. Don was a member of First Christian Reformed Church, American Legion Post 440, Bricklayers Union Local 6, and a proud veteran of the National Guard.
He enjoyed trap shooting, fishing, playing pinochle, and any opportunity to spend time with family and friends. Surviving are his wife, Marcia Sytsma of DeMotte; children: Bill Sytsma, Bob & Cathy Sytsma, Bonnie & Mike Stephens; 7 grandchildren: Luke, Isaac, Nico, Gabi, Hannah, Jackson and Carter; and one brother: John & Karen Sytsma.
Don was preceded in death by his parents and brother, David Sytsma.
