Kenneth Lynn DeBoer passed away on August 13, 2024 after a long battle with cancer.  He was born on March 18, 1948, to Kenneth and Jane (Bellamy) DeBoer in Morley, Michigan, and grew up in St. Clair Shores, Michigan.  Ken was a proud United States Marine Corps Corporal and proudly served one year in Vietnam. He enjoyed boating and was the commander of the Belvidere Boat Club. Ken enjoyed camping and four-wheeling with his family. He also enjoyed spending his spare time riding his motorcycle with Julie.  He was proud of his service to the United States and was a past commander of the VFW Bruce Post in St. Clair Shores.

Ken is survived by his loving wife of 18 years, Julie (Helzer); cherished by his children Kenneth DeBoer; April (Jayne) DeBoer-Rowse; Melissa (Neil) Halvorsen; Sean (Victoria) Gregory; beloved Papa to Joshua, Jeramy, and Stephanie (Steve) DeBoer; Nolan, Jacob, Ryanne, Rylee and Kennedy DeBoer-Rowse; Natalie Helzer, Elliana and Gunnar Halvorsen; Amelia, Acadia and Myla Gregory, 9 great-grandchildren, his faithful yorkie Mister Jarhead, family and friends.

Visitation will be held on August 17, 2024, from 3:00 PM to 6:00 PM with a Memorial Service at 6:00 PM at Will & Schwarzkoff Funeral Home, 233 Northbound Gratiot Ave, Mt. Clemens, MI 48043.

Graveside service is to be held at Greenwood (Higbee) Cemetery, Morley,  MI 155th Road near Five Mile Road, on August 19, 2024, at 12:00 PM

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