James (Jim) van Gelder, 79, Bremen, died Wednesday, June 25, 2025 after a long battle with Parkinson’s Disease.

Survivors include his wife Ann (Dziamalek) van Gelder; sons: James “Jay” (Jocelyn) van Gelder Jr. Alvin, Texas and Stephen van Gelder,  Bremen; daughter, Michele (Tim) Lafferty, Bremen; six grandchildren and six great-grandchildren.

Mishler Funeral Home, Bremen, was in charge of arrangements.