Joseph A Medema

Went to be with his Lord and Savior Tuesday evening, April 6, 2021. Joe was born April 1, 1980 in Kalamazoo the son of John W. and Barbara (Warner) Medema. He was a graduate of Western Michigan University and worked as a supervisor at Parker-Hannifin. Joe was a member of First Reformed Church of Portage and was an avid outdoorsman. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, and boating. He mostly loved spending time with his family and friends. On September 14, 2002 he was united in marriage to his loving wife Valerie (Wendel), who survives. Also surviving are his daughters Brooke, Allyson, and Isabelle Medema; his parents; father-in-law, Donald Wendel; grandparents, John Medema and Karen Delp; brothers, John E. Medema and Joshua Medema; and several nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles and cousins. Joe was preceded in death by his mother-in-law, Michele Wendel; and grandparents, Dorothy Medema, Richard Delp, and Geraldine Wendel. Friends may meet the family from 6:00-8:00pm Monday, April 12 and from 10:00-11:00am Tuesday, April 13 at the First Reformed Church of Portage, 7905 South Westnedge. Services will be held at 11:00am Tuesday at the church. Interment will follow in Schoolcraft Cemetery. Memorials may be directed to the First Reformed Church of Portage. To view Joe's personalized webpage, please visit https://www.langelands.com