Nelson DeGroot age 87 passed peacefully at home surrounded by his family Nov. 24, 2011. He was born Aug. 26, 1924 to Arie and Nellie DeGroot in Shelbyville MI. He moved to the Bellevue area in 1948 and had resided on his farm for 57 years. He worked for Post Cereals for 37 years and was Head Man of the grain tanks retiring at age 55 due to health issues. Preceding him in death were his parents, brothers, Arnold, Elmer, John, Earl, sister Carolyn Frisby and daughter in-law Lynn DeGroot.He is survived by his wife of 65 years Thelma (Dessie) DeGroot, his sons Ronald (Susan) DeGroot of Bellevue, Roy (Marsha)DeGroot of Gregory MI and daughter LuAnn (Duane) Damon of Marshall MI. Grandchildren Amanda DeGroot Opolka, Gregory Mi, Benjamin (Elise) DeGroot St. Louis MO, Lance (Tanya) DeGroot Ashland PA. Dustin (Jessica) Damon, Marshall MI and Lesley (Thien) Pham of Laingsburg, MI and several much loved Great Grandchildren; and a sister, Lillian Knutson of Zapata, TX.Visitation will be Sunday Nov. 27, 2011 1-7 pm at Craig Kempf Funeral home in Marshall MI. Funeral services will be held at the Bellevue United Methodist Monday Nov. 28, 2011 11:00 am Memorials may be made to the Bellevue United Methodist Church, Air Conditioning Fund, or BC Lifespan Hospice Care. Assistance with memorials is available at the Craig K. Kempf Funeral Home and Cremation Services. Leave a personal message for the family and sign the online guest book at www.kempffuneralhome.com