Karla Wolters, age 65 of Zeeland, passed away Monday, November 28, 2016 after a two year struggle with multiple myeloma.
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Karla was preceded in death by her parents Tex and Alyce Hoesch, and brother, Tom Hoesch.
She is survived by her husband of 38 years, Tom; brothers: Ken Hoesch, and Tim and Rane Hoesch; brother-in-law, Bill and Susan Wolters; nieces and nephews: Kate and Troy De Wys, Tom and Kylie Hoesch, Karl and Tracey Hoesch, Hayley Hoesch, Sam Hoesch, TJ and Martha Jane Wolters, Megan and Tyler Thompson; aunts and uncles: Kathryn Rockwood, Rick and Donna Walter, Gary and Kathleen Walter.
Karla graduated from Hope College in 1973. She played in 13 varsity sports seasons, lettering in tennis, field hockey, basketball and volleyball. She received her Masters of Arts from Michigan State University in 1978.
Karla taught and coached at Calvin College for 13 years before joining the Hope faculty where she taught and coached until her retirement in 2010. Karla was among the most successful coaches in the history of the Michigan Intercollegiate Athletic Association with 20 conference championships in softball, volleyball and women’s basketball.
Visitation was at 2-4 and 6-8 p.m., Friday, December 2, 2016 at Yntema Funeral Home, 251 South State Street, Zeeland, MI. The funeral service was at 11 a.m., Saturday, December 3, 2016 in the sanctuary at Christ Memorial Church, 595 Graafschap Road, Holland, MI. Interment was in Zeeland Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be given to Christ Memorial Church or Hospice of Holland. www.yntemafh.com.
