Rev. Wilbert M. (Bill) Van Dyk has departed this life to be with Christ. Bill was born on April 15, 1930, baptized May 11,1930, and died November 15, 2025, at the age of 95. A graduate of Calvin College (AB) and Calvin Theological Seminary (MDiv, ThM), Rev. Van Dyk was ordained to Christian Reformed ministry in 1955. He served Christ in churches in Chicago (Fourth Roseland CRC); Lake Worth, Florida (Lake Worth CRC); and Grand Rapids, Michigan (Plymouth Heights CRC). In 1986, Bill was appointed to the faculty of Calvin Theological Seminary as Academic Dean and Associate Professor of Preaching. He retired in 1995. In retirement, Bill continued to preach and teach at home and abroad. In these ministries, Bill was known as an effective preacher, teacher, and administrator. Bill was preceded in death by his wife of 56 years, Elaine (Vander Wilt). She was the love of his life and companion in ministry. Bill is survived by their children: Bill (Mary Ellen Ter Molen), Leanne, Susanne (Bob) Jordan, Dan (Rhonda Wishnew, deceased), and Marlene (Ward) Greenberg; eleven grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren. Bill was preceded in death by his older sister, Mae Harriet Rooy, and is survived by his younger sister, Grace Brummel. A funeral service for Rev. Van Dyk will be held at the Raybrook Manor Chapel (2121 Raybrook S.E., Grand Rapids, MI 49546) on Wednesday, November 19, 2025, at 1:00 PM. Rev. Stan Mast will officiate. Visitation will be at the Zaagman Memorial Chapel (2800 Burton St. S.E., Grand Rapids, MI 49546) on Tuesday, November 18, 2025, from 5:00 to 8:00 PM. Memorial gifts can be made to the Holland Home, 2100 Raybrook S.E., Grand Rapids, MI 49546.