Gerald L. Vander Wall, DDS, MS, of Grand Rapids and Grand Haven, Michigan, was welcomed into his heavenly home on February 24, 2022, after a long journey with Parkinson's Disease. He was born in 1929 to John and Gertrude Vander Wall of New Era, Michigan. He lived his life with joy and vigor, and will be profoundly missed by his wife and best friend, Jessica (Beets), children, Valerie (Mike) Volkema, Paula (Rick) Edwards, Sondra (Rick DeVries) Kuiper, Bill (Tobee) Vander Wall, and Sue (Dan) Haveman; grandchildren, Timothy (Merideth) Volkema, Tricia (Matt) Van Tuinen, Daniel (Andrea) Volkema, Nick (Javonie Barnes) Manfredine, Jon Kuiper, Ben (Kim) Kuiper, Sam (Ellie) Kuiper, Nick Haveman, Jackson (Kristen) Haveman, Anna Haveman, Marcus Haveman, Jessie Vander Wall, Ani Vander Wall and Kiki Vander Wall; eleven great grandchildren; sister-in-law Fran Vander Wall, and sister-in-law and brother-in-law, Dick and Wilma Nock; and many nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents, five siblings, and son-in-law, Bill Kuiper. Gerald graduated from Shelby High School, Calvin College, and the University of Michigan (DDS, MS). He served in the US Air Force from 1955-1957, practiced general Dentistry in Grand Rapids from 1957-1969 and Endodontics in Grand Rapids from 1971-1992. He was a member of the West Michigan Dental Society, Michigan Dental Association, American Dental Association, and American Association of Endodontics. He was active in the Alumni Society of Calvin College, U of M School of Dentistry, U of M Alumni Association, and U of M Presidents and Victors Clubs. Gerald embraced life fully and was a man of deep faith, which inspired him in his many interests and activities. He was an active member of LaGrave Avenue Christian Reformed Church. He enjoyed fundraising for the GR Christian Schools and Calvin University, and was an passionate supporter of many other local charities. He was active in the Kent County Republican 500 Club and served on committees for US Congressmen and other local officials. He was a member of Cascade Country Club and Spring Lake Country Club, where he enjoyed his favorite hobby, golf. Other interests included traveling, watching his children's and grandchildren's sporting events, attending Calvin and U of M football and basketball games, boating, his summer home on Lake Michigan, and being with family and friends. His family appreciates the caring support of the 4th floor Nursing staff at Raybrook, Visiting Angels, Atrio Homecare, Faith Hospice, and several other care-givers, with special thanks to Cindy and Maria. A memorial service will be held on Monday, April 18, at 11:00 AM at LaGrave Ave. CRC with visitation one hour prior to the service from 10-11 AM. Friends and family may view a livestream of the service at lagrave.org/funerals. Memorial contributions may be made to the Henry Beets Mission Society of LaGrave Avenue CRC, Calvin University, or Calvin Theological Seminary.