Wilson “Kent” Kenneth Leary IV, beloved husband, father, grandfather, brother, uncle, cousin, friend, and much more to those who knew him, was called to his heavenly home on Tuesday, November 30, 2021. Kent was born in North Carolina on September 1, 1962 to Wilson “Ken” Kenneth Leary III and Karyl Miller.
Kent attended Holland Christian schools and with his drive to learn further he attended Ferris State University for Plastic Engineering and continued on earning his Bachelors and Masters of Business Degrees through Grand Valley State University and Western Michigan University. Kent was most recently employed at Magna International as a Senior Global Network Manager. He previously held roles at Meijer Corporate Office in IT, Haworth in IT and Prince Corporation in Engineering. He also loved his “fun” roles as a New Holland Brewery Tour Guide and a Head Flagger for the SJO Motocross series. Kent was a member and Deacon at Community Reformed Church as well as a member at Gospel Community Church. He held associations with The American Legion and The Eagles.
Kents love for life was unmatched by any other. Growing up and spending time in North Carolina, Florida and Michigan with tremendous family support and love throughout his life. Kent was a true believer in Faith, Family and Friends. He enjoyed all aspects of life, whether it was traveling, golfing, snowmobiling, motocross, skiing, boating, working or any activity where he could be surrounded by his family, friends and coworkers. Most recently his favorite pastime was spending time with his grandkids anytime he could, whether it was at home, the cottage, the dirt bike track or just with family and friends. Kent was the one that everyone would call for assistance with anything, he knew how to do it all and he was so grateful to help others. To meet him you would know that he was definitely one of the good ones and will be greatly missed by everyone.
We will love you always and miss you forever.
Kent was preceded in death by: his sister in law Debbie Miller and his father in law Virgil Busscher.
He is survived by: Amy, his loving wife of 36 years; His children Connor Leary and Chelsea (Cade) Van Eyk; His grandchildren Lennon and Decker Van Eyk; His father Wilson “Ken” Kenneth Leary III and his wife Louise Mary Anto; His Mother Karyl Miller and her husband Harold “Hal” Miller; His Brother Kurt (Valerie) Leary of North Carolina; His step brothers Jeff (Cheryl) Miller of Indiana, Doug (Tonya) Miller of Idaho, Scott (Rebecca) Miller of Holland, Gary (Teri) Miller of Texas and his step sisters Teresa (Dale) Wiersma of Zeeland, Deborah (Jorgen) Blitzner of Norway; His half-brothers Keith and Kris Leary of Florida and his half-sister Jennifer Leary of Florida.
Family and friends are welcome to join us for a Celebration of Life visitation on Saturday, December 4 from 1-4pm at Lakeshore Memorial Services in Holland.
In lieu of flowers, donations can be made in his name to The American Cancer Society and Shriners Hospital for Children. Memory donations can be mailed to Morocco Shriners at 3800 Saint Johns Bluff Rd, South Jacksonville, FL 32224.
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