Obituary: Bruce A. Dykhouse, 79, of Ludington

Bruce Dykhouse

Bruce A. Dykhouse, 79, of Ludington, formerly of Grand Rapids, passed away on Monday, October 26, 2026.

Bruce was born in Grand Rapids, the son of the late John and Dorothy (Koster) Dykhouse. Bruce was part of the Army National Guard, and stationed in Fort Jackson, South Carolina.  On April 28, 1967, he married Joyce (Dantuma) Dykhouse, sharing many memorable years together. In 1997 he retired from Steelcase Inc., after dedicating 30 years to the company.

Bruce loved Jesus and was a proud and dedicated member of Cornerstone Baptist Church and Zihuatanejo Christian Fellowship. He loved his time in Mexico, fishing with his dear and beloved friend Chucho. He fished for all fish, often saying “catching is an option”. He also loved hunting, referring to himself as a meat hunter, not a buck hunter.

Bruce is survived by his wife, Joyce Dykhouse; children, Dawn (Rick) Veltman, Denise (Bill) Docter, and Dennis (Sarah Rollenhagen) Dykhouse; grandchildren, Ellie (Travis) Dragstra, Ben (Emily) Veltman, Erin (Tyler) Carpenter, Mary Veltman, Mark (Adrienne) Veltman, Josh Veltman, Wade (Laurel) Docter, Henry (Brandy) Docter, Janelle Docter, Shayla Dykhouse, and Chloe Dykhouse; great grandchildren, Raphael, Tali, and Nathan Dragstra; Jemma, Liam, and Oliver Veltman, and Baby Docter due in March 2027.

Bruce was preceded in death by his parents; and sister, Sherlene Diekevers.

A visitation will be held on Friday, November 6, 2026, from 5 to 7 p.m. at Cornerstone Baptist Church in Ludington.

A memorial service will be held on Saturday, November 7, 2026, at 11 a.m. at Cornerstone Baptist Church, with visitation beginning at 10 a.m. at the church.

Memorial contributions can be made to Cornerstone Baptist Church; Benevolent Fund.

Arrangements were entrusted to Grace Funeral Home and Cremation Services, www.GraceCremations.com.