William "Bill" VanRyswyk, Jr., 82 of Benton Harbor passed away Sunday, May 25, 2025 at his residence.

Cremation has taken place.  A memorial service will be held 2:00 P.M. Wednesday, May 28 at Duffield & Pastrick Family Funeral Home in Coloma where the family will receive friends beginning on hour prior to the service.  In lieu of flowers donations in memory of Bill may be made to Our Lady of the Lake Catholic Schools in St. Joseph or to Caring Circle Hospice, 4025 Health Park Lane, St. Joseph, MI 49085.  Those wishing to leave an online message of remembrance may so at www.duffieldpastrick.com.

Bill was born January 22, 1943 in Roseland, Ill to William and Nellie (VenDenNess) VanRyswyk, Sr.  He was the Benton Township Public Works Director for over 40 years.  Bill was also a member of the Sons of the American Legion, and the Coloma Rod and Gun Club.  He was an avid hunter and fisherman and outdoor enthusiast that enjoyed being on Paw Paw Lake with his buddies.  He truly loved family celebrations and was always elated as the family grew.

Bill is survived by his wife Dorothy "Dot Moe" (Motry) whom he married January 22, 1965; three daughters, Charlotte "Chan" (Craig) Marzke of St. Joseph, Dawn (Tom) Utendorf of Leesburg, Va., Julie (Cary) Pender of St. Joseph; and a son Billy (Christi) VanRyswyk III of Malakoff, Texas.  Also surviving is his sister Sharron (Rod) Krieger of Coloma, 12 grandchildren, and five great grandchildren.

Bill was preceded in death by his father William VanRyswyk, Sr., and his mother Nellie Keesler.