Dan Kelderman

Dan Kelderman, 71, of Oskaloosa, passed away Saturday, December 21, 2024, at the Mahaska Health Hospice Serenity House in Oskaloosa. Daniel Lee Kelderman, son of Harold Laverne and Elsie Marie (Brink) Kelderman, was born on July 11, 1953, in Oskaloosa, Iowa. Dan grew up in Oskaloosa until the family moved to East Friesland, Wisconsin, where he began his freshman year at Randolph High School and was part of the 1972 graduating class. Upon graduation, the family moved back to Oskaloosa, where he began working at Vermeer. In his late 20s, Dan attended Emmaus Bible College while the college was still located near Chicago, IL. He spent his working career as a machinist at Vermeer and was able to retire after 46 years in 2019. Dan married the love of his life, Shirley Ann Grove, on March 31, 1990, at First Christian Reformed Church in Oskaloosa. Dan attended Hillside Bible Church; he was a past Elder and taught AWANAs at Parkview Church in Eddyville. As part of his service, he spent many hours visiting shut-ins and the elderly. When Dan was younger, he enjoyed riding motorcycles. He was always mechanically minded and had a unique talent for fixing various items. A huge Green Bay Packers fan, he had the time of his life attending a Packers game at Lambeau Field in 2021. He cherished his grandchildren and loved spending time with them and creating new memories. Dan’s family includes his wife, Shirley, of Oskaloosa; his daughters: Chelsie Kelderman of Des Moines, Iowa; Abby (Neal) Murphy of Powell, Wyoming; and their three daughters: Ellie, Ember, and Phoebe; Caleb Kelderman of Oskaloosa; siblings: Nancy (Dana) Kelderman of Knoxville; Mary Kelly of Madison, Wisconsin; Dennis (Mary Ann) Kelderman of Wichita, Kansas; and several nieces and nephews. Dan was preceded in death by his parents. Funeral services for Dan will be held at 10:30 a.m., Saturday, December 28, 2004, at Langkamp Funeral Chapel with Aaron Walker officiating. Burial will be in Forest Cemetery. Visitation will begin after 11 a.m., Friday; the family will greet visitors from 4-7 p.m. Memorial contributions can be made to Hillside Bible Church or the Mahaska Health Foundation for the Hospice Serenity House.

Dan Kelderman

July 11, 1953 - December 21, 2024