Margaret Verhulst

Margaret Verhulst, age 80 of Randolph, passed away on Tuesday, January 19, 2016 at Beaver Dam Community Hospital.

Margaret was born on October 6, 1935 in Columbia County, WI, a daughter of Richard and Sarah (Alsum) Stiemsma. She was a graduate of Randolph High School in the class of 1954. Margaret worked for Rockwell for 20 years and Koplin for 15 years. She was a member of the First Randolph Christian Reformed Church. Margaret enjoyed crocheting, knitting and puzzles. Her grandchildren and great grandchildren were her pride and joy.

Margaret is survived by 3 children, Sarah (Leroy) Wiersma of Black River Falls, Len (Pam) Verhulst of Ripon & Doug Verhulst of Dane; 9 grandchildren, Tiffany (Josh) Krogman, Royce (Ricki) Wiersma, Lance (Liz) Wiersma, Leandra Verhulst, Lindsey Verhulst, Lexis Verhulst, Hunter Verhulst, Hannah Verhulst and Britni Baker; 4 great grandchildren, Grace and Evelyn Krogman, Hank Wiersma, and Evelyn Rae; a sister, Bernice (Henry) Streekstra of Montana; a brother, Ray (Judy) Stiemsma of Friesland; a sister-in-law, Helena Stiemsma of Friesland; nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.

She was preceded in death by her parents; a brother, Gerrit Stiemsma and a sister, Dorothy (John) DeHaan.

Visitation will be held from 9:00 A.M. until the hour of service.

A celebration of Margaret’s life will be held at 11:00 A.M. on Saturday, January 23, 2016 at First Randolph Christian Reformed Church, N8879 East Friesland Road, Randolph, with Rev. Ken Prol officiating. Burial to follow at Friesland Cemetery.

A memorial fund has been directed to the library fund at First Randolph Christian Reformed Church.