Mark Alan Wierenga

Mark Alan Wierenga entered this world on Wednesday, August 8, 1956, to Robert Wierenga and Berniss Young (nee Mulder) of Grandville, MI. He was baptized at Hope Christian Reformed Church and was a graduate of Grandville High School. He worked at Steelcase for 40 years. Mark married Sara, the love of his life, on July 21, 2000.

Mark served as a firefighter on Wayland Fire-Rescue Department for 34 years and Wayland Area EMS for 16 years. At the time of his death, he was a member of Trinity Evangelical Lutheran Church of Wayland.

Mark was preceded in death by his father, Robert Wierenga and infant sister, Lynn. He is survived by his wife, Sara (nee Harroun) Wierenga; children Jennifer (Jason) Berghoef, Steven (Greg) Wierenga, Alex Harroun; grandsons Elijah and Ben Berghoef; mother, Berniss Young; sisters Deb Wierenga, Diane Aalderink; brothers Scott (Sue Ann) Wierenga and Larry (Chris) Wierenga.

Visitation will be held from 11 a.m.-1 p.m. and 4-7 p.m. Thursday, June 20, 2024 at Kubiak-Cook Funeral Services (Wayland Chapel) 312 N. Main St., Wayland, MI 49348. The Order of Christian Funeral will be held at 11 a.m. Friday, June 21, 2024 at Trinity Lutheran Church, 1235 - 135 Avenue, Wayland, with visitation from 10-10:45 a.m. prior to the worship service; the Rev. Rick Scheibe officiating. In memory of Mark and in lieu of flowers, donations may be made to WAFFA (Wayland Firefighters). The family welcomes memories and messages in their guest book online at www.kubiakcookwayland.com in Mark's online guest book.

On Thursday, June 13, 2024, after living on earth for 67 years, 10 months, and 4 days, he now enjoys the Church Triumphant for an eternity with his Savior from sin and death in Heaven.

The Apostle Paul in his letter to the Romans wrote: "What a wretched man I am! Who will rescue me from this body of death? Thanks be to God – through Jesus Christ our Lord!" (Romans 7:24,25). The Apostle John was directed by the Lord Jesus to write these words, "Blessed are the dead who die in the Lord from now on..." (Revelation 14:13).

Mark’s earthly remains will await the resurrection of all flesh on the Last Day, when Jesus shall call forth from the grave all the dead and give to those who believe in Him the final redemption of body and soul, reuniting both for everlasting righteousness, innocence, and blessedness. To God alone be the glory now and forever.