Ralph James Visscher
August 1st, 1945 ~ January 9th, 2025
In His perfect timing and infinite wisdom, God called Ralph James Visscher home to Heaven on January 9, 2025, at 79 years of age. Ralph was the beloved husband of Grace Visscher (nee Fennema), the cherished father of Richard & Gert Visscher (nee Kuik), Michael Visscher, Michelle & James Vandeburgt and Jeanette & Mike Tel. Ralph was proud to be Opa and will be incredibly missed by his grandchildren Codie, Jason, Noah & Taylor, Micheline, Ryan, Elijah, Cameron & Ashley, Andréa, Sara, Abigail, Zoë, Kaiya and Arwyn. Ralph was also Great Opa to Abigail. Ralph will be dearly missed by his siblings Jack & Willy Visscher, Diane & Leo Kampen, Jake Sieders, Jerry & Teny Visscher, Charlie & Lydia VanDam and JoAnne & Peter Ostermeier as well as by his in-laws Dianne & Gerry Piesche, John & Audrey Fennema, Clara and Tony Hoeksema, Jane & Melvin Hoeksema, Henny Bysterveld and Elizabeth & Harold Jansen. He was also blessed to be Uncle Ralph to many. Ralph was predeceased by his sisters Wilma VanDam & Rita Sieders, as well as brothers-in-law George Bysterveld & Marten VanderZwan.
Ralph (Roelof Jacobus) was born in Enschede, The Netherlands on August 1st, 1945. He was the second of eight children born to William and Martha Visscher (nee Blokzijl). At 9 years old Ralph immigrated to Canada with his family and was raised in Richmond Hill, Ontario. Together with Grace, his wife of 55 years, they owned Visscher’s Travel & Cruise in Langley, BC and were companions in traveling much of the world together. Ralph had an unwavering faith and love in the Lord. Life’s blessings and trials were laid over to God in prayer, scripture reading, praise and worship.
Memorial Service
Friday, January, 17, 2025 at 1:00 pm
Langley Canadian Reformed Church
21804 52 Ave, Langley, BC
Rev. Aiden Plug officiating
Messages:
We knew Ralph and Grace from the time we lived in Willowdale and Brampton. We are sorry to hear from his passing and the health problems of Grace. We're thankful that we could watch the memorial service online and hear the powerful testimonies of Michelle and Jeanette. God bless you all.
Condolences to your family from us, such a wonderful man gone to heaven. Hugs.
I have many great memories golfing with brother Ralph. He was a pleasure to hang out with, and was unfailingly upbeat, no matter the score. My condolences to the family! RdH
We are very sorry for your loss and our hearts go out to you and your family and friends. My family also has deep connections with Enschede through Roelof Blokzijl.
So many great memories with uncle Ralph and the Visscher crew. Whether he was speeding down the lake on his boat with us flying off the ski biscuits, or at a family BBQ shooting the
It was a wonderful memorial service, very comforting. I have many pleasant memories of Ralph. So thankful that we were able to visit Ralph and Grace last summer in Ontario. He is now with the Lord together with Wilma and Rita .