Roger John DeVries, age 88, of Arcadia, Michigan and Grand Rapids, Michigan, passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, May 24, 2025, in Traverse City. He was preceded in death by his beloved wife, Barbara, in 2016.

Roger was known for his faithful and generous spirit. His love for his family and his Lord were central to his life. He was a longtime and faithful member of LaGrave Avenue Christian Reformed Church. In his leisure time, Roger found joy in spending moments with his family, the thrill of rabbit hunting, and building and flying RC planes. He also cherished a good game of cribbage.

He will be deeply missed by his children: Debra (Jack) Nuiver and their children, Michelle (Dave) Engbers, Christopher (Samantha) Nuiver, and Lauren (John) Herbert; Joni (Mel) Brummel and their children, Rebecca (Matt) Bredeweg, Melissa (Dave) Tubergen, and Joel (Carla) Brummel; Nancy (Daniel) Wiersma and their children, Paul (Shannon) Wiersma, Michael Wiersma, and Peter (Julie) Wiersma; and Bob (Karen) DeVries and their children, Jennifer (George) Jones, Thomas (Alison) DeVries, Mitchell (Shae) DeVries, Charlie DeVries, and Ellie DeVries. Roger is also survived by his 31 great-grandchildren, his brother, Larry (Dottie) DeVries, and his brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law, Carol Alazraki, Mary (Scott) Strong, and Tom (Sue) Tiesma.

A funeral service to celebrate Roger's life will be held at LaGrave Avenue Christian Reformed Church, 107 LaGrave Ave SE, Grand Rapids, MI 49503, on Thursday, June 5, at 11:00 am, with Rev. Peter Jonker officiating. Relatives and friends are invited to greet the family during visitation at Zaagman Memorial Chapel, 2800 Burton St. SE, Grand Rapids, MI 49546, on Wednesday, June 4, from 5:00 to 7:00 pm, and also one hour prior to the service at the church on Thursday morning, from 10:00 to 11:00 am.

In lieu of flowers, please consider making a memorial donation to Compassionate Heart Ministries ( https://compheart.org/ ) or Give Hope RV Ministries ( https://www.givehoperv.com/ ) .