Mr. Terry L. Krikke, age 57 of Big Rapids, formerly of Grant, died Saturday, August 15, 2009 at the home of his son Christoper in Big Rapids Township.   He was born Terry Lee Krikke in Grant, the son of Joan (Roeters) and Milton Junior Krikke on August 21, 1951.   He was a self employed for carpenter for many years.   He was a veteran having served in the Army during the Vietnam War from January 20, 1971 to April 24, 1972 when he was discharged as a SP 4.

He is survived by his children Jeremy Krikke, Ryan Krikke both of Grant, Melanie & Dan Dunn of Howard City, Christopher Krikke of Big Rapids, Nicholas Krikke of Utah, his mother Joan Krikke of Grant, his sisters and brother Betty Jane & Kirk Brink of Grand Rapids, Gary Krikke of Grant, Sue & Al Clone of Onondaga, 7 grandchildren, several nieces and nephews.  He was preceded in death by his father Milton Krikke in 2002,

Funeral graveside services will be held at 11:00 AM at the Hillside Cemetery, near Grant on Saturday, August 22, 2009 with A.J. McKinley officiating.  There will be no visitation.  Please sign the online guest book at mckinleyfuneral.com.  The Krikke is being served by the McKinley Funeral Home in Grant.

McKinley Funeral Home, Grant, 231‑834‑5613. http:\\mckinleyfuneral.com