Bethke, Mr.
Warren C.
Grand Haven
Mr. Warren "Bud" C. Bethke, age 81, died Thursday, September 30, 2004 at his home. He was
born in Robinson Township, on April 14, 1923 to John & Celia Raap Bethke and married the
former Norma May Warber on April 18, 1949. Mr. Bethke had been employed as a journeyman
plumber and building inspector for the City of Grand Haven. He retired from the State of
Michigan 1992. He was a member of Spring Lake Presbyterian Church, the secretary of P.I.A.M.
and a Cub Scout leader.
SURVIVORS
Norma, wife of 55 years; 3 sons, Christopher Lora Bethke of Grand Haven, Craig
Anna Bethke of Appleton, WI, Kevin Bethke of Grand Haven, MI; daughter, Carla David Vink of Spring Lake, MI; 4 grandchildren, Clinton Toni Vink, Sarah Vink, Warren Bethke and
William, Bethke; 3 great grandsons, Graham, Grant and Gabriel Vink; sister, Lucille
Walter Tejchma. Mr. Bethke was preceded in death by his brother, Robert Bethke.
SERVICE
Are pending at this time. Please call the funeral home at
844-4200 for service information. Interment at Lakeshore Cemetery. MEMORIAL: Hospice of North Ottawa Community.