Martin "Marty" Kloosterman

October 4, 1940 - July 8, 2015

Martin Neal “Marty” Kloosterman age 74, of Knoxville and formerly of Kalamazoo, Michigan, passed away Wednesday morning, July 8, 2015, at his home outside of Knoxville. A memorial service for Marty will be held in Kalamazoo, Michigan at a later date. Marty was born October 4, 1940, in Kalamazoo, Michigan, to John and Grace (Bogolt) Kloosterman. Marty was raised in Kalamazoo and was a Kalamazoo high school graduate. Marty was a local Kalamazoo businessman most of his life. He for many years owned and operated a retail furniture store and also for a shorter time owned and operated local restaurants, all in Kalamazoo. On June 27, 1987 Marty and Beverly Jo Barnes were united in marriage. They shared 28 years together and have been blessed with a loving family. In 2012 Marty and Beverly moved to Knoxville to be closer to family. Marty soon became very familiar with Bos Landen and Edmundson Golf Courses. Marty had a passion for golfing all his life. Martin is survived by his wife Beverly Kloosterman; four children; 19 grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; and his mother-in-law Elizabeth Barnes. Martin was preceded in death by his parents and his father-in-law Charles Barnes. Condolences may be sent to www.winfieldfh.com. The Winfield Funeral Home of Knoxville is helping Marty’s family with services.