Kenneth Van Dam, age 80, of Indianapolis, IN, passed away Tuesday, August 8, 2017. He was born January 26, 1937 in Grand Rapids, MI. He served his country in the U.S. Army, and was a retired brick mason. He was preceded in death by his parents, Bert and Johanna, his sisters and brother-in-law, Gladys and John Hage, Pearl Grooters. He is survived by his sister, Joyce and John Ossewaarde; brother-in-law, Henry Grooter; nieces, nephews, cousins and many friends in the Indianapolis area. Graveside Services will be held Saturday, August 26, 10:30am at Kent Memorial Gardens, 7295 Clyde Park SW, Grand Rapids, MI. An online guestbook may be signed at www.throopfh.com Throop Funeral Home Coopersville, 616-837-8161