Welcome to the world Declan

Welcome to the world:

Declan Ricky Van Haitsma

Declan Ricky Van Haitsma was born October 24, 2013 to parents Jared and Lori Van Haitsma of Norwich, Conn. Paternal grandparents are Laurel (and the late Pastor Rick) Van Haitsma of Amber Township; maternal grandparents are Steve and Pat Schilling of Walhalla. He was 8 pounds, 10 ounces and 21-inches long. His grandfather, Rick, gave him his middle name prior to his passing earlier this fall. 

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