Peder G. VanHouten, age 83, of Chelsea, MI, formerly of Dexter, MI, passed away on January 17, 2022 at Chelsea Retirement Community-Towsley Village.
Peder was born on March 15, 1938 in Hillsdale, MI, the son of George and Harriet (Houghtby) VanHouten. In 1959, Peder married Sybil J. (Salsbury), his high school sweetheart, and she preceded him in death in June of 2020. He was also preceded in death by his son, Eric VanHouten in 2010, as well as his parents. Peder is survived by his daughter, Jennifer VanHouten of Dexter, MI, one sister, Sue VanDeusen, and several nieces and nephews.
Peder served in the United States Army. He attended Ferris State University and worked for the University of Michigan Print Shop for many years. He had lived in the Dexter area for 55 years. He loved nature, animals, woodworking, and above all, his family.
A Memorial Service will be held on Thursday, January 20, 2022, 11:00 a.m., at Staffan-Mitchell Funeral Home in Chelsea, with Chaplain LeAnn Seto officiating. Burial will follow at Forest Lawn Cemetery in Dexter. The family will receive friends at the funeral home on Thursday from 10:00 a.m. until the time of service.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Dexter Area Historical Society or the Arbor Hospice Foundation.
