Ryan Gene Meppelink

December 2, 1973 - August 5, 2017

Ryan Gene Meppelink, age 43, of Wheatfield, passed away on Saturday, August 5, 2017, at his residence surrounded by loving family. Ryan Meppelink was born on December 2, 1973 in Rensselaer, Indiana. He is the son of Larry Gene and Barbara Jean (Kamminga) Meppelink. Ryan was a graduate of Kankakee Valley High School, Class of 1992. He worked as an auto detailer for Fieldhouse Ford for 18 years. Ryan attended Grace Fellowship Church of DeMotte and faithfully served in many capacities, was involved in 4H for 10 years, enjoyed golfing, fishing, mowing, and plowing snow. He was also an avid Chicago sports fan. Ryan is survived by his mother: Barbara Meppelink of Wheatfield, IN; sister: Shelli (Brett Risner) Meppelink of DeMotte, IN; Maternal grandmother: Alice Kamminga; nieces: Rylie, Kacie & Lynzie Hoffman; nephew: Kyan Risner; and best friend: Chris Dockweiler. Ryan is preceded in death by his father: Larry and sister, Kimberly Hoffman. Friends and family may call at Jackson Funeral Service of DeMotte on Tuesday, August 8, 2017 from 3:00 to 8:00 PM. A Funeral Service will be held at Grace Fellowship of DeMotte on Wednesday, August 9, 2017 at 10:30 AM with Craig Smith officiating. Interment will be at Holland Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to The Meppelink family. To send flowers or share a memory with the Meppelink family, please visit www.jacksonfuneral.com