Gerhard John te Grotenhuis

After a long and full life, the LORD took home John te Grotenhuis, age 86 of Spencerville on Thursday March 27, 2025. Dear husband of Tine (nee Reitsma), loving Dad of Abraham (late Susan), Henry (Francisca), Christine Ongaro (Dean), the late Nancy-Jane and Ruth-Ann Jones (Samuel). Cherished Grandpa/Opa of Brandon (Trish), the late Curtis, Jason (Teagan), Josh (Hannah); Katrina (Rowan) and Heidi; Hannah, Lucas, Rebekah and Nathan Jones; Amy, Grayson, Sylvia and Holly Ongaro. Great Grandpa of Elaina and Olivia. Predeceased by his parents Abraham and Hendrika, his brother Jan and sister Diane Hamilton (late Leon). Fondly remembered by many nieces and nephews.

John immigrated from the Netherlands in 1948. He was a life long farmer and a founding member and organist of Kemptville Christian Reformed Church.

A graveside service will be held in the spring at the Union Cemetery, Spencerville.

In lieu of flowers, donations in memory of John may be made to Kemptville CRC or the Kemptville District Hospital. Online condolences may be shared at www.byersfuneralhomeinc.ca.