Roeland Jan de Sterke, born on September 27, 1964, in Switzerland and passed in his sleep on July 24, 2024, in Discovery Bay, CA.

   He is survived by his wife of 29 years Karen de Sterke and sons, Garrit Ryan de Sterke and Kyle Jan de Sterke.  He was a loving husband and good father.

   Parents Herman Pieter de Sterke and Johanna (Anneke) Jansje de Sterke, sisters Saskia Drysdale and Brechtje Harrewyn.

   He was baptized in Switzerland.  He later professed his faith in Jesus Christ.  The family emigrated to the US and settled in California.  

   He graduated from Fremont Christian.  He followed his dream and went to San Luis Obispo and graduated as an Ornamental Horticulturist.  He obtained his contractor's license and had a successful landscaping business.  He was never loud, but his work spoke for him.

   We miss him, but we are confident in the hope that our Lord has welcomed him and that he has seen his mother Anneke, and that he is surrounded by a cloud of witnesses.

   A celebration of life will be held at Immanuel Christian Reformed Church, 517 Orange Avenue, Ripon, CA 95366 at 11:30 a.m. on Saturday, August 24, 2024   live stream:www.immanuelcrc.org/watch

   Meet the family after the service and enjoy lunch in the Fellowship Hall.

   In lieu of flowers, we suggest a donation to World Vision, or to your favorite charity.

Manteca (Calif.) Bulletin

Tuesday, August 20, 2024