Warren Martin Waalkes, age 93, of Grand Rapids, Michigan, went home to be with his Lord on Friday, March 24, 2023 while holding his wife's hand and surrounded by family.

Warren was the eldest of three children in the Martin and Sarah Waalkes household. Warren & his wife, Sally were married on July 22, 1950, and the couple have two daughters, Diane (Richardson) and Karen (McMullin). Warren served in the U.S. Air Force and graduated from Calvin College. He owned and managed the Waalkes Butcher Shop in Breton Village from 1963-1990. He enjoyed traveling with Sally and their friends, spending winter vacations in Florida and summer days at Swan Lake. Warren loved swimming, golfing, the Detroit Tigers, and a good game of Dominos. He was a man of God who loved his family and friends deeply, always offering support and making others laugh with his humor.

Warren was preceded in death by his parents, Martin and Sarah (Ritzema) Waalkes; and his sister and brother-in-law, Ruth and Henry Hennink, and nephew, Paul Hennink. Warren is survived by his wife of 72 years Sally (Yates) Waalkes; his daughters Diane (Clyde) Richardson and Karen (Larry) McMullin; his grandchildren Sara McMullin and David McMullin (fiancé, Katy), his brother Robert (Ruth) Waalkes; his brother-in-law Robert (Carol) Wright; and several cousins, nephews, and nieces.

Visitation and funeral service will be held on Tuesday, March 28 at 1:00 PM at Fifth Reformed Church, 2012 Griggs St SE where Warren was a lifelong member. Pastor Jon Sherrill will officiate.

Refreshments will be served following the funeral service. The graveside service will be held at Woodlawn Cemetery.

The family would like to express their heartfelt thanks to the staff at Holland Home and Faith Hospice. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Holland Home Patient Assistance Fund at hollandhome.org/donate/ or Fifth Reformed Church at Fifthchurch.org.