Keith Roger Woolf

Keith Roger Woolf, age 73 of Grand Haven, passed away Sunday, February 5, 2017 after a 3 year battle with cancer, he has gone to heaven to embrace everlasting life. Keith was born June 23, 1943 to Melvin and Christina (Nelson) Woolf in Muskegon. He married Carole Shermeta February 4, 1997 in Rockford. Keith proudly served his country in the U.S. Army.  He will be remembered as a man of integrity, and a devoted husband. Keith enjoyed spending time camping, hiking, traveling and watching car racing at dirt tracks. He enjoyed watching his grandchildren in sporting and school activities. Keith is survived by his loving wife Carole; daughter, Kathy (Danny) Carapezza of Wilmington, NC; son, Kevin (Amanda) Woolf of Sarasota, FL; step-children, Christine (Jeff) Ledger of Hudsonville, Ron (Kim) Smith of Hudsonville; grandchildren, Katelyn, Daniel, Jacob, Cooper, Jamie, Kyle, Nicole, Britney, Alexa; great-grandchildren Brantley and Riley; father Mel Woolf of Ft. Meyers, FL; brother Melvin “Ike” (Carol) Woolf of Fruitport. He was preceded in death by his mother Christina, sister Susie Pouch, in-laws Walt (Eleanor) Shermeta. The family would like to thank Dr. Santos and Dr. Terrell and his nurses Jackie, Jenny, and Nancy for their excellent care at Lacks Cancer Center.  A memorial service will be held at 11:00 am on Thursday, February 9, 2017 at Klaassen Family Funeral Home with Uncle Howard Woolf officiating. Relatives and friends may meet the family from 10:30 to 11:00 am on Thursday, February 9, 2017 at the funeral home. Memorial contributions may be made to Hope Lodge Cancer Guest House, 129 Jefferson SE, Grand Rapids, MI 49503.  Please visit www.klaassenfuneralhome.com to sign Keith’s online guest book. Arrangements by Klaassen Family Funeral Home.