Henry C. Koetsier (1944 – 2022) a longtime resident of Kentwood, Michigan, passed away on Thursday March 24, 2022, due to complications following surgery. He was preceded in death by his first wife, Susie Heald Koetsier, who he was married to for ten years; son, Kyle H. Koetsier; sisters Barbara Elkins and Carol Duther; brothers-in-law John Elkins and Albert (Jim) Maynard; nephew Ron Elkins; parents Henry C. and Dena Koetsier; and in-laws Egbert and Katherine VanEk. Henry is survived by his loving wife Karen; daughter Kerrie Murphy and son-in-law Tim Murphy; grandchildren Luke, Kathryn, and Samantha Murphy; sister Phyllis Maynard; niece Debbie Elkins; brother-in-law and sister-in-law Ed and Judy VanEk; nieces Michelle Donker, Stephanie Boomsma, nephews Matt VanEk, Ben VanEk and their families. Henry worked at Steelcase, Inc. for 39 years in Fire Protection and was a Sergeant with the Kentwood Fire Department where he served his community for 38 years. He also owned a lawn business and worked as a janitor at John Knox Presbyterian Church and Foam It for many years. Henry was devoted to his family and friends and was always one to lend a helping hand. Henry took care of those he loved and was our protector for many years. Henry and Karen were married for 47 years this past January; they spent every day together and enjoyed vacationing near the State Park in Holland each summer. He enjoyed boating and sea-dooing on Lake Michigan, spending time in Northern Michigan with his son Kyle, and boating on Hamlin Lake in Ludington with his daughter Kerrie and her family. Henry was an avid softball player and played with many friends, serving as the pitcher on most of the many church and community teams he was a part of. He continued to play softball into his 70's and enjoyed riding his bike daily. Henry was a collector of fire memorabilia and could always be seen in his trademark red truck, driving around with Elvis playing on the radio. He will be deeply missed by all who had the privilege to know him. Relatives and friends may greet the family on Tuesday, March 29, from 4-7PM at Zaagman Memorial Chapel (2800 Burton St. SE) also on Wednesday, March 30, from 10-11AM with the funeral starting at 11AM at Brookside Christian Reformed Church (3600 Kalamazoo Ave SE). For those who wish to view the funeral service online please visit zaagman.com for a link to the service. If one wishes, a memorial contribution may be made to Michigan Fallen Hero's Memorial for Firefighters (1200 Telegraph Rd. Pontiac, MI 48341), St. Jude Children's Research Hospital (501 St. Jude PL, Memphis, TN 38105), or American Cancer Society (129 Jefferson Ave SE, Grand Rapids, MI 49503).