Wilhelmus “Dutch” vanKoeverden passed away on Feb. 15, 2023, at the age of 79.
He was born in the Netherlands, then moved to the United States in 1964.
He was a member of the U.S. Air Force (1965-1969). Upon discharge, he moved to Minnesota where he met his wife. Together, they had 2 children. They retired and lived in Maricopa the past 17 years.
He is survived by his wife, Christine; sons Kevin (Heather) vanKoeverden and Erik (Cassie) vanKoeverden; and 4 grandchildren (Ana, Elsa, Mia and Ryker).
A private family celebration of life will take place at a later date.
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