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James Wassenaar Obituary

Wassenaar, James Sr. Age 77, of Holland, Michigan, formerly of Evergreen Park, IL., went home to be with his Lord on Friday, April 20, 2012. Beloved husband for 57 years to Pearl (nee Wigboldy); loving father of Donna (Wayne) Schaap, James Jr. (Barbara) and John (June); cherished grandfather 8 and great-grandfather of 8; dear brother of Albert (Denise) Wassenaar and the late Alice (late Henry) De Vries; fond brother-in-law of Rev. Homer (Betty) Wigboldy and John (Beverly) Wigboldy; dear uncle of many nieces and nephews. He was the owner of Oak Lawn True Value and Anchor True Value Hardware before his retirement. Visitation Tuesday from 4-9PM. Funeral Service Wednesday 10:00AM at Colonial Chapel, 15525 S. 73rd Ave. (155th/Wheeler Dr & Harlem) Orland Park, IL. Interment Chapel Hill Gardens South. Memorials to Worldwide Christian Schools or Free a Family preferred. Express your thoughts and condolences at www.colonialchapel.com 708-532-5400

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Published by Chicago Sun-Times on Apr. 22, 2012.

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June Wassenaar

April 22, 2012

To my father-in law who has been a light in my life. I will treasure the time we had together. To a man that truly was a father to me.

April 22, 2012

Denise, Sorry for the loss of your brother-in-law. Please express my sympathy to your husband. I know how hard it is to lose a sibling. My prayers and thoughts are with you and the family during this difficult time. Barbara Lopiccolo

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