Professor Jon D. Vredevoogd is at peace with our Heavenly father as of November 21, 2013. During his 70 years of life he enjoyed working for NASA, American Airlines, and for 35 years Michigan State University. In his free time he enjoyed improvement projects, photography and running, finishing six Chicago Marathons. Jon is survived by his children Kimberly (Thomas) Dys of Williamston, and Jon (Amy) Vredevoogd of Chelmsford MA.; grandchildren Jordan (Thomas) Schnipke, Madison, Victoria, Nicole, Elizabeth, Zachary and Joshua Dys, along with Sean, Anna and Katie Vredevoogd. He was preceded in death by his parents John and Gertrude Vredevoogd, brothers Nolan and Bruce Vredevoogd and sister Michelle Haynes. A celebration service of his life will be at 3:00 Sunday December 8 at Rivers of life church 2495 Cedar st., ste. 21-23c Holt MI. 48842. The family is being served by Gorsline Runciman Funeral Homes, Williamston Chapel.